Ali's Kempe Foundation Fundraiser 2026

The Kempe Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. We work to ensure all children have the opportunity to develop and grow in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment by advocating for public policies that support children and families, engaging with community partners, and supporting experts in the field. Through partnerships with the Kempe Center, human service agencies, other child-serving nonprofits and funders, we make a difference in the lives of children, families, and communities.

How does Kempe prevent child abuse?

1. Advocacy. The Kempe Foundations policy team works to pass child-focused policies to improve the lives of children in Colorado and beyond. Recent bills and appropriations that have been supported by Kempe and passed in the Colorado state legislature cover subjects such as harms children experience on social media and other online platforms, mental health of students, training healthcare providers on how to recognize and treat child abuse and neglect in rural and underserved communities, maintaining families during child welfare involvement, and supporting foster youth as they age out of the welfare system.

2. Community Building. Kempe strives to work alongside other organizations who have the shared missions to improve child well-being, address mental health challenges children face, and to prevent the occurrence of childhood trauma and abuse. Some organizations we work with include: CU School of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Colorado, Anschutz Mental Health Collaborative, Healthier Colorado, and others. We work together, collaborating on initiatives and connecting resources. 

3. Programs. Working with the professionals at the Kempe Center, which is within the Department of Pediatrics, who run many evidence-based programs that help children involved with child welfare, and other vulnerable communities. Programs range from clinical to research, education, and training workforce providers. Kempe Center programs have reach in all 64 Colorado counties and include mental health in public schools, healthcare for foster children, mentorships for foster children, and many others.

Join me in supporting the Kempe Foundation to create a safer, healthier, and more nurturing environment for children and families. Your support is greatly appreciated! 

If you want to learn more about the cause I'm supporting, visit: www.kempe.org