Colorado Gives Day is the biggest 24-hour giving movement in the state and one of the most successful giving days in the nation. Every year on the second Tuesday of December, Coloradans come together to support the causes they care about most. This year, our Colorado Gives Day campaign was a success, thanks to the […]
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The Kempe Center, the world’s first academic center dedicated to child abuse prevention and treatment, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of international children’s rights by signing the 2024 Geneva Declaration on Children’s Rights. The 2024 Declaration specifically recognizes the universal right of children to: The Declaration, a renewed commitment to children’s rights, was officially unveiled on
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We’re happy to announce that the Kids in Care Settings (KICS) program has received a $30,000 grant for the second consecutive year! This significant funding will allow us to continue our mission of providing essential mental health and behavioral health services to foster and kinship children. KICS, a joint initiative of Children’s Hospital Colorado and
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Kempe’s Ignite 2024 was an opportunity that delivered innovation and insight! On Wednesday, October 30th, Kempe Center experts presented their groundbreaking work in a fast-paced, engaging format at CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Over 40 attendees learned and networked with a passionate community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children, youth and families.
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On September 29th, a brunch brought the community together for a cause close to all our hearts: to highlight the importance of Fostering Healthy Futures. The Adoptions Option Fundraiser wasn’t just about sharing food; it was about nourishing the future, specifically for children in foster care. The Fostering Healthy Futures program aims to create lasting
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On September 19th, a standing-room-only crowd gathered in Washington, D.C., for a Congressional briefing that focused on the pressing issue of child abuse in the digital age. Experts from the Kempe Center, including Dr. Antonia Chiesa, Dr. Kathi Wells, Professor Warren Binford and Dr. Carmelle Wallace presented compelling insights and potential solutions. The briefing, co-sponsored
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In October 2023, the Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse & Neglect convened an historic conference. A key focus was “21st Century Child Abuse.” Technology makes our lives easier, more enjoyable and more connected, but it also puts a child’s safety at greater risk than ever before. Child abuse has changed
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Mental health support for children is extremely important, and the Kempe Foundation, along with the Kempe Center, were thrilled to be part of the 2024 KIDS FEST in Denver in July and Colorado Springs in August. Our TRIP (Trauma-Responsive Implementation and Practice) and Kempe Foundation team were available to teach children valuable techniques such as breathing exercises, body movement,
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On July 23, 2024, the Kempe Center’s Gwyn Barley, Michelle Davis, and Cassondra Bright joined The Shaylee Foundation for their second Community Forum at the Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center. The purpose of these events is to create safe and inclusive spaces to encourage open and constructive dialogue related to systemic change in child welfare. Stay tuned
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