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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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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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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The Driven to Care program was founded in 2005 thanks to the generosity and vision of Mr. and Mrs. Halle, who wanted to give back in a meaningful way to the people and places that support Discount Tire. Funded by regional tire sales, the program makes grant monies available to the wives of Discount Tire’s
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This Thanksgiving, the Kempe Foundation would like to thank our impactful sponsors and corporate partners. The Driven to Care program was founded in 2005 thanks to the generosity and vision of Mr. and Mrs. Halle, who wanted to give back in a meaningful way to the people and places that support Discount Tire. Funded
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This Colorado Gives Day, on December 6th, 2023, the Kempe Foundation is excited to be focusing on a few programs to support. Using donations from Colorado Gives Day, the foundation can support the following programs to ensure a safer, healthier, and more nurturing future for children, youth, and families. Trauma-Responsive Implementation and Practice Program (TRIP)
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The Kempe Foundation is a proud supporter of the first ever International Congress on Evidence-based Parenting Support (I-CEPS) is here! I-CEPS is a ground-breaking global initiative to advance research, policy, and practice in the field of parenting and family intervention. The theme of the 2023 I-CEPS is promoting well-being and health globally through effective parenting
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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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The Gary B. Melton Visiting Professorship series: The professorship series was created by the Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect at the University of Colorado and the Haruv Institute in Israel. The inaugural Gary B. Melton Visiting Professorship event took place over a 2 ½-day period from September 13 to
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On May 25th, for the first time in its 117-year history, Children’s Hospital Colorado declared a “State of Emergency” for youth mental health. This declaration comes following the release of staggering statistics revealing a 90% increase in youth mental health emergency visits between April 2019 and April 2021. These statistics give us a glimpse into
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