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9 News, A ‘Word of Thanks’ from Next, Featured the KICS Clinic

In late December, 9News’ A ‘Word of Thanks’, a microgiving campaign highlighted the incredible work of Kempe’s KICS Clinic here. Watch the video on the 9News YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo_qiQQvNsg. This special program provides vital support for children in foster care settings across Colorado, offering a path of hope for these vulnerable young individuals. The […]

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Kempe’s Partnership with the Shaylee Foundation

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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Announcing The Richard D. Krugman, MD Professorship

The Kempe Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of The Richard D. Krugman Professorship in Child Abuse Policy, Practice, and Prevention. This endowment has been launched through the generosity of Richard D. Krugman, a longstanding supporter of Kempe. “I am grateful to the Kempe Foundation for creating this endowment, and I am excited to

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Arapahoe County Aid to Agencies Grant Program Supports the KICS Clinic

The Kempe Foundation is excited to announce that we have been awarded a $25,000 grant for the Kids in Care Settings (KICS) Clinic by Arapahoe County. This grant was given through Arapahoe County’s Aid to Agencies grant program, which provides more than $500,000 in competitive grant funding to eligible nonprofit 501(C)(3) or other 501(C) organizations

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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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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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Kempe Advocacy Alert: I Matter Campaign Launches Across Colorado

Last week, a landmark program that will expand access to mental health and substance use services for youth launched in Colorado. I Matter is a one-of-a-kind initiative that provides three free counseling sessions for all Colorado youth. Introduced by Representative Michaelson Jenet, House Bill 21-1258: Rapid Mental Health Response for Colorado Youth was created to

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