According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 700,000 children across the United States were victims of abuse or neglect during 2010. Nearly 80 percent were under the age of 4, and 80 percent had been abused by a parent. Nearly 1,800 children died as a result of abuse.
Founded in 1972, The Kempe Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect is named for Dr. C. Henry Kempe, a tireless researcher and advocate for children. Since its founding, the center has become a world leader in the protection of and advocacy for children. Part of the University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics, The Kempe Center performs diagnostic evaluations of victims, provides comprehensive treatment for children and their families, researches and implements new programs, and advocates for changes in public policy. It also trains professionals such as social workers, doctors, and teachers to help abused children while supporting positive parenting skills. Donors can support this deserving program through online or by-mail donations or by sponsoring or attending fundraising events hosted throughout the year. Lin Merage, Chief Executive Officer and Business Manager of Sol Né, contributes to The Kempe Center. In addition, she runs a foundation that provides financial support for students with special needs.
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AuthorA longtime advocate for sustainable living, Lin Merage currently serves as the CEO of Nature-In-Sync Real Estate, a company that retrofits buildings and homes using a variety of green and non-toxic materials. Archives
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