Bright Futures Learning Services

06/04/2026

We’re proud of the incredible work that Community Autism Resources & Education Systems- CARES does and can’t wait to serve our community at the Sensory Circus this Saturday!
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05/30/2026

Happy birthday Chloe Savilla (.savilla530 )! We hope your special day is half as awesome as the work you do at BFMA! Chloe is a legend at her job and is always putting in her best work for our kids. We hope you have an amazing cake day!

05/30/2026

There is no duty more sacred than caring for someone’s child. When a parent comes to an ABA center, they’re trusting providers with their child’s physical and mental wellbeing. Every behavior analyst, behavior technician, front desk worker, janitor, and CEO must protect that child and facilitate high-quality, evidence-based care. When an employee abuses a child, it’s an unforgivable breach of their sacred duty. These individuals must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. And provider organizations must be held accountable. Their systems must be investigated and reformed to mitigate any future abuse.

Last Saturday, The New York Times published “Short Naps, Long Hours: How Autism Clinics Squeeze Medicaid Dollars Out of Preschoolers,” an article on applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for children with autism. It highlighted evidence of abuse by individual providers, as well as raised questions about organizations prioritizing profits over care. The article also presented a misleading picture of the evidence base supporting ABA’s efficacy.

Read CASP's statement: https://www.casproviders.org/news/casp-responds-to-new-york-times-articles

05/29/2026

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Behavioral health providers across West Virginia are working to fill critical positions tied to autism services.

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05/08/2026

Today is our very own Samantha Mcdonald's birthday! 🎂🎉

Samantha has really made Bright Futures special since she joined us. Samantha is not only a total powerhouse as an RBT, but is also in supervision to make her way up to being a BCBA! Can you imagine giving your all to kids 8 hours a day then going to give your all to school?

Thank you so much for your dedication to our clients and your friends and coworkers at BFLS. We are so happy to have you celebrating another year of you with us. Happy birthday, Samantha! 🌻💙

05/04/2026

In ABA, the pathway from RBT to BCBA is one that is long and rewarding! Our very own Abby Edwards is making a huge leap in that process and beginning her supervision hours! This process allows for students in school for ABA to get hands on behavior intervention experience under an established BCBA. This allows for a dual-approach training that combines traditional education with real time application and feedback.

Way to go Abby! You're going to change lives out there, and we are SO happy to be a part of that journey! 🎉✨💪

05/01/2026

Alexis has passed her exam and joined our team of excellent RBTs! Thank you for all your hard work to make this possible, Alexis! Making sure that our technicians are fully prepared to change lives is the foundation for our services. 👑

Keep up the good work and congratulations! You're going to be making all the difference in the lives of our kiddos. 😎

04/30/2026

Here's something to celebrate: Kaeleigh Grandon getting her RBT certification today! Passing the RBT exam is the culmination of a 40 hour training course and practical competency assessment, so this is absolutely something to applaud! Seeing Kaeleigh's dedication to delivering the excellence in care we strive for at BFLS is inspiring to everyone around her. She absolutely stuns in her commitment to making a difference in our client's lives. ✨

Thank you, Kaeleigh, and congratulations on getting your RBT! Keep changing lives 💪🎉

04/29/2026

Get out your calendars! We’re excited to share our final KidsFest event schedule with you!

Thanks to our sponsors, KidsFest events held at Huntington Children’s Museum will be free for children. Adult admission will be $10 per person. No charge for annual members. Pricing varies for events held at other locations. Check each event description for more information.

Sponsors: STaR Division, Edward Tucker Architects, Inc., Moses Automall Of Huntington, West Virginia American Water, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Minuteman Press, Encova Foundation of West Virginia, DARCO, Appalachian Power, Dutch Miller, Kiwanis Club East Huntington, Smoothie King Huntington, OVP Health, Farrell and Farrell, Edward Jones - Scott Bumgardner, Nucor West Virginia, United Bank, and Lisa & Monty Fowler.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Email [email protected] for more information.

Partner Pre-Event on Friday, June 5

⛵️Cardboard Boat Regatta
Hosted by the June Harless Center at Marshall University
Advance Registration Required
Register here: tinyurl.com/JHC2026Regatta
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Marshall University

Monday, June 8 to Friday June 12
Clay2Go
10 am to 3 pm
Hosted by Cabell County Schools
Woody Williams Center
Huntington Mall

Monday, June 8

🍓🍍Smoothie Time!
7:00 am to 9:00 pm
Smoothie King
Free kid’s smoothie with the purchase of a 20 oz smoothie

🪐🌍Planetarium
Hosted by Marshall University Physics
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Robert C. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center First-floor Lobby

🚲🪖Safety Town Bike Rodeo
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Safety Town - Huntington, WV
‼️Helmet required.

Tuesday, June 9

🎨Pasted Paper Landscape
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Huntington Museum of Art

📚Toddler Time Tuesday
11:00 am to 11:30 am
Huntington Mall

🎲Life-size Board Games
11:30 am to 3:00 pm
Huntington Mall

🧬Science Demo Show
Hosted by Marshall University Physics
Show at 10:00 am & 1:00 pm
MU Science Building RM 276

👟Kid Fit KidsFest Masterclass
6:00-6:45 pm or 7:00-7:45 pm
We Are Kid Fit

Wednesday, June 10

🍱Try This Fest: Taste, Tunes & Tech
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Huntington Children’s Museum

🛝Bonus Power Hour
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
We Rock The Spectrum - Huntington

👩‍🔬Past, Present & Possible: Women in STEAM
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Huntington Children’s Museum

Thursday, June 11

🪨Earth Treasures: Rock, Mineral & Fossil Exploration
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Huntington Children’s

🎨Open Art Afternoon
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Art Cellar

🧸Teddy Bear Clinic
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Huntington Children’s Museum

Friday, June 12

🐢Animal Ambassadors
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Huntington Children’s Museum

🌭Dine to Donate at Hillbilly Hotdogs
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Hillbilly Hot Dogs
Donate a % of sales to HCM

🚀Good Time Kids' Show
Hosted by The Good Time Show
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Foundry Theater

Saturday, June 13

🐖Discount Day at Heritage Farm
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Heritage Farm

🧪Pokemon Science
With Jason Lindsey aka "Mr. Science" with Hooked on Science
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Huntington Children’s Museum

🔬Family Science Night
With Jason Lindsey aka "Mr. Science" with Hooked on Science
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Huntington Children’s Museum

Sunday, June 14

❤️Kids Volunteer!
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Huntington Children’s Museum

💦MessFest
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Huntington Children’s Museum

04/28/2026

As April draws to a close, we wanted to shout out our incredible parents and guardians! Between Foundations and McCoy Academy, Bright Futures has seen thirty-six parent trainings! We are beyond proud to say that we couldn't do this without you.

The needs of our clients do not start and stop at the doors of our facilities, and making sure we give families everything we can to build home support systems is a great privilege. From tackling brushing teeth to working on building skills like cooking, having guardian involvement makes all the difference, and ensures that skills we work on in our clinics follow our clients beyond our walls!

We're lucky to have you, and our kids are too. Thank you, BFLS parents and guardians! 💫⭐️