Help Jon & Teri Bring Hope To Children

We have been supporters of Kempe for the last 33 years. Kempe's mission is the prevention of childhood trauma and to provide effective treatments for those who have been subjected to abuse and neglect. We bring hope to children and families. When children receive help they need from Kempe Center professionals and programs, they begin to live healthier and happier lives. At The Kempe Foundation, we have hope for the future because we believe children are resilient.

Two key Kempe programs that are growing are the Kids in Care Settings (KICS) Clinic and the Trauma-Responsive Implementation and Practice (TRIP) in Schools. Together, these programs are reaching thousands of children and hundreds of teachers and administrators. 

Kempe means a lot to us but we need your help so we can tackle the increasing mental health and other challenges faced by vulnerable children and families.

This year, Kempe has a goal to raise $100,000 on Colorado Gives Day, which we can achieve with your help. Our personal fundraising goal this year is $20,000 and we'll match up to $5,000 to get us to our goal!

Be a friend to Kempe and a friend to children. Please consider a donation today to The Kempe Foundation.

Thank you!!

Jon and Teri

Below is more information on these two programs.

Driven to Care's continued support of the KICS Clinic.

Kids In Care Settings (KICS) Clinic

The Kempe Foundation, in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Colorado and Arapahoe County Department of Human Services supports the KICS clinic for children ages 0-18. 

The KICS clinic is a medical home for children in foster care. The KICS care model is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and focuses on both biological families as well as foster and kinship families. The clinic focuses on timely access to primary care, mental behavioral health, and dental health services. 

Trauma-Responsive Implementation and Practice Program (TRIP)

The Trauma-Responsive Implementation and Practice (TRIP) program integrates, enhances and implements trauma-responsive and culturally appropriate practices for parents, educators and professionals across the human service fields.

Chevron has provided critical support for the pilot program.

Here are results from one school in southern Colorado. School leaders and staff reported:

• A sense of psychological safety and well-being. 
• Dramatic increase in staff wellness.
• Improved student academic performance.
• Student referrals to the principal’s office were reduced by 80%. This met a primary goal of the school administration.