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Arapahoe County Commissioners announce 2025 Youth Award Recipients

The Kempe Foundation is proud to support the inspiring Arapahoe County Mayors & Commissioners Youth Awards (ACMCYA) this year with a $2,000 contribution. It’s an honor to help recognize the remarkable graduating seniors who demonstrate incredible strength and dedication in the face of adversity.

5/16/25 
 

Dr. C. Rashaan Ford: Cover Feature in ABP 2024 Annual Report

Dr. C. Rashaan Ford is featured in the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) 2024 Annual Report. He is the Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the Attending Physician for the Kempe Center’s Child Protection Team at the Children’s Hospital Colorado.

5/07/25 
 
 

Bipartisan social media bill supporters to meet at Colorado Capitol Monday to encourage Gov. Polis to sign it

DENVER, CO – Among many things, SB25-086 would require social media companies to enact public policies for their platform and remove a user who violates them. 

4/14/25 
 

Governor Polis and Lieutenant Governor Primavera Celebrate Ute Day at the Colorado State Capitol

DENVER, CO – Today, Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, Chair of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, hosted the annual Ute Day at the Capitol, a day to honor the two Tribes with tribal nations in Colorado, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.

4/03/25 

Kempe Blog Posts

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Empowering Youth: The Tony Grampsas Program’s Impact

The future of our youth depends on access to vital resources and opportunities. That’s where the Tony Grampsas Youth Services Program steps ...
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Advocating for Children

A Night of Impact at the Kempe Stories of Hope Gala

On Friday, May 9th, the Denver Art Museum filled up with over 300 attendees gathered for the Kempe Stories of ...
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The Kempe Foundation Supports Arapahoe County Youth Awards

The Kempe Foundation is thrilled to announce our $2,000 contribution to the Arapahoe County Mayors & Commissioners Youth Awards (ACMCYA) ...
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Engaging with Communities

Jeffco Public Schools Partners with the Kempe Center for Student Safety

Jeffco Public Schools is collaborating with the Kempe Center to enhance student safety initiatives. The Jeffco leadership team has expressed ...
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Advocating for Children

Kempe Foundation Joins Call for Protecting Children Online

On Monday, April 14th, The Kempe Foundation stood alongside lawmakers and advocates at a press conference, urging Governor Polis to ...
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Honoring Ute Day at the Colorado Capitol: A Step Forward for Tribal Communities

We were proud to honor Ute Day 2025 at the Colorado Capitol on Thursday, April 3rd. This significant day provided ...
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