Transitions After ESIT
Supporting Strong Starts
Inspired by one child.
Built for every family.
Rosalie was a bright and determined little girl who worked hard through many therapies in her first three years. Her family experienced both the power of early support and the challenges that come when ESIT ends and services suddenly change. After Rosalie passed away in 2021, her parents created the Rosalie Murrey Memorial Foundation to help other families feel supported, understood, and less alone.
Today the Foundation works to shine a light on every child’s inherent worth and to create more inclusive systems of care for children with disabilities and developmental delays. This survey is part of that work.
Rosalie’s story
Why your experiences matter
Families have shared that the transition after ESIT can feel confusing and overwhelming. Many struggle to find therapy, childcare, or preschool programs that meet their child’s needs. Parents also report difficulty finding full-time care that allows them to work and maintain stable employment. We want to understand these challenges so we can work toward better solutions in Spokane County.
Did your child participate in the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program?
We want to hear from you.
Your experiences will directly shape:
Programs and supports that help children thrive after ESIT
Advocacy efforts that improve childcare, therapy access, and full-time care options
Partnerships with community providers
Systems change that benefits families now and in the future
The design of Birdie’s Nest, RMMF’s inclusive early learning center opening in the coming years
Your voice will help create a community where every child and every family has what they need for a strong start.
Parents or guardians whose child exited ESIT at 36 months since 2022
Families currently in ESIT who plan to exit in the next six months
Spokane County residents only
Who can take the survey
About the survey
Anonymous and confidential. Your name is not collected
Takes about 15 minutes
Available in English and Spanish. Other languages supported by phone interpreter
You can stop and return to the survey if needed
Approved as Exempt Research by the Washington State Institutional Review Board
Your answers cannot be linked back to you or your child
Thank you gift
Everyone who completes the survey will receive a 20 dollar Amazon.com credit.
How to participate
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What other parents have shared
“After ESIT ended, we felt lost. I wish someone had asked what we needed.”
About the Rosalie Murrey Memorial Foundation
The Rosalie Murrey Memorial Foundation is a Spokane nonprofit working to increase access to inclusive early learning and strengthen support for children with disabilities and developmental delays.