Stories of Hope, the Kempe Foundation’s biggest annual fundraiser, was filled with a celebration of children and families. We had over 250 guests, who experienced hopeful stories and experiences. During this amazing celebration, we were able to raise $450,000 to help children and families live healthier, safer lives. We made sure to imbue stories of […]
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Around the month of April, for more than ten years now, you may have seen gardens of pinwheels planted in the community, at school, day care or a local hospital or nonprofit organization, and wondered, why? It’s because planting pinwheels represents the bright childhoods we all want for children. In 2008, Prevent Child Abuse
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As Rona Goodman handed her hand-knitted blankets to Jeremy Stern, the Kempe Foundation’s Chief Mission Officer, she is not only keeping children warm, but continuing a 37-year-old family legacy. Rona’s story starts with her mother and grandmother. During an interview with the Kempe Foundation, Rona recalls seeing her family knit sweaters and hats for the
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A report created by the Child Welfare Information Gateway states, “Dealing with child abuse and neglect is, in fact, a community effort. As leaders in their communities, educators are often in an ideal position to initiate this type of teamwork.” As some children spend most of their day with educators, the role of the
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As parents, it can be easy to hyperfocus on your children’s wellbeing. Most of the time, you may see their needs taking priority over yours. This is a normal feeling. Some parents can even feel selfish when they take time for themselves. This is normal as well. The best way to illustrate why taking
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What better time to talk to your children about diversity and equality than Black History Month? Our society tends to think of race and inequity as taboo topics to talk about with children. However, these topics are more important than ever to have at a young age. The American Psychological Association notes, “In one research
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There are circumstances where going back to school can be daunting. Whether your child is taking some sick days off, coming back from break, or getting settled after the holidays. Being nervous, stressed, and panicked is normal. Take a deep breath and read this blog post to get ahead of all that. Here are
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We all know that the holiday season is a time for gift-giving as well. People tend to correlate better gifts with spending more money, but great gifts don’t always have to be expensive. In a past blog post, we discussed how everyone can lend a helping hand for the children and caregivers around them. The same concept applies to the holiday season. Sometimes,
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The Kempe Foundation understands that many children and families find the holidays difficult for various reasons including the costs associated with making positive holiday memories. Food costs, presents for children, and an increase in basic needs costs due to inflation all contribute to difficulties for families during the holiday season. Kempe’s focus remains improving the
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Children and families are all around us. Even if you might not be a caregiver, everyone knows a parent, caregiver, or child. Most families and children require a supportive community and network around them to live healthy, safe lives. Here are some ways you can support them and help them lead happier lives. If you
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