Engaging with Communities

In mid-July, Jon Kruljac, CEO of the Kempe Foundation, attended an important rally at the Capitol. The event was organized by the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), our key agency partner for the School Mental Health Support Program (SMHSP). The rally celebrated the exciting launch of LIFTS (Linking Individuals and Families To Services). Colorado LIFTS is […]

Jeffco Public Schools is collaborating with the Kempe Center to enhance student safety initiatives. The Jeffco leadership team has expressed gratitude for the insights shared by experts from the Kempe Center, specifically mentioning Andy Sirotnak and Denise Abdoo, who are with the Center’s Child Protection team. This partnership aims to strengthen collaborative efforts and recognize

On Tuesday, April 1st, the swirl of blue pinwheels brought a powerful message of hope to the Colorado State Capitol, as Illuminate Colorado organized this year’s “Pinwheels in the Chambers” event. This moving gathering marked the official kickoff of Child Abuse Prevention Month, uniting advocates, community members, and leaders in a shared commitment to protecting

On Monday, January 27th, The Kempe Foundation hosted a legislative reception at the History Colorado Center, focusing on the increasingly complex challenge of keeping children and youth safe and healthy in our digital world. The event brought together legislators, community members, and experts to discuss the current risks of online harms and other 21st-century forms

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.

Being a child of color can come with trauma, especially when faced with cultural and systemic racism. Being able to combat that trauma and replace it with Black joy by being exposed to positive representation in movies, media, and art is essential to a Black child’s wellbeing.  “Adding to the sources of stress felt by

Consistent with this year’s Black History Month theme, African Americans and the Arts, the Kempe Foundation and Kempe Center are excited to highlight some of the most impactful art by black artists and creatives talking about the future generation, childhood, and families. “The Hill We Climb” – Amanda Gorman “The Hill We Climb” is a

To celebrate this year’s Black History Month theme of African Americans and the Arts, Michelle Davis, MS, LPC, Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice (JEDI) at the Kempe Center, chooses to spotlight Brian Washington’s “They Were Very Poor, But Loved” as a representation of resistance art, telling the stories of children and families.