Kempe Foundation

The Kempe Center Marks 50 Years of Protecting the World’s Children

Founder C. Henry Kempe’s legacy includes cultural reform, groundbreaking child-protective laws and the Kempe Foundation Over the past 50 years, The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect has changed the culture of children’s rights worldwide. Established in 1972, The Kempe Center became the first of its kind, providing research, training, education […]

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Meet Kyla – Marketing & Communications Associate with The Kempe Foundation

Learn about Kyla and her social media tips   Originally from Indonesia, Kyla Christie Hambali a data-driven marketer with a focus in social media. Having experience as a social media consultant and manager, she has worked with companies to shine through social channels and build out campaigns and strategies. Having graduated from Babson College in

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Governor Polis signs bills to ensure Colorado children can thrive

  The Kempe Foundation builds a safe, healthy and happy future for children with collaboration between parents, practitioners and policymakers. The Foundation’s policy team collaborates with Kempe professionals, child welfare advocates and legislators to push forward child-focused policies that will improve the lives of children and families in Colorado and beyond. We work with state

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Gun Violence is the #1 killer of children in the United States

Below is a public statement following the Uvalde school massacre on behalf of The Kempe Center and The Kempe Foundation.    “Many people often assume that child abuse and neglect occur inside the home, usually at the hand of family members, but the fact is that child abuse and neglect can happen anywhere by anyone. Victims include

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Kempe’s 50th Birthday Celebration: 50 Years of progress

Sponsors and Guests can still register for the party! Media Contact: Jeremy Stern The Kempe Foundation                         303-835-3544 stern.jeremy@kempe.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kempe’s 50th Birthday Celebration: 50 Years of progress Community supporters and corporate partners like Office Depot come together to celebrate   AURORA, CO (April 1, 2022) – Each year Child Abuse Prevention Month takes

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Uniting Communities Breakfast on the Youth Mental Health Crisis

The Kempe Foundation’s Uniting Communities breakfast brought together members of the community to discuss the youth mental health crisis in Colorado and across the country with a focus on youth suicide. Our panel of experts facilitated a riveting dialogue on the severity of the moment and solutions for the future. It combined mental health professionals,

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Back to School: Addressing the Collective Trauma in Our Classrooms

School is back in session, in-person! Over the past few weeks, many schools across the country have opened their doors to welcome students back into the classroom. This highly anticipated return comes after an incredibly difficult year of grief, loss and isolation for children and families everywhere. Though the pandemic has been stressful for all

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The Kempe Foundation Elects Six New Members to its Board of Directors

The Kempe Foundation is pleased to announce the election of six new members to our Board of Directors. Each of these individuals brings their own unique personal and professional experience that will enhance the board and strengthen our organization. Meet our new board members below! Jason Castro MPAcc, CPA (below) is a Contract Professional at

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