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Volume 001 | February 2026

Your Monthly News & Updates

A Welcome from Our Executive Director

Dear Friends,

I'm so excited to share our very first Kindred Kids newsletter with you! As Co-Founder and Executive Director, it means the world to me that you're here and interested in the work we do.

Since we opened our doors in 2018, Kindred Kids Child Advocacy Center has been serving families across Colorado's 11th Judicial District – that's Fremont, Custer, Chaffee, and Park Counties. In these years, we've been honored to walk alongside over 800 victims and their families during some of the most challenging times of their lives.

Here's what makes Kindred Kids different: we believe every victim deserves compassionate, coordinated care, no matter their age or what they've experienced. And every single service we provide is completely free of charge.

What We Offer:

24/7 Crisis Response – We're here whenever families need us most
Forensic Interviews – Conducted in a child-friendly, safe environment
On-Site Medical Exams – Comprehensive care for sexual assault victims of all ages in a private, comfortable setting
Victim Advocacy – We guide and support families throughout the entire process
Peer Support K-9 Program – Meet Rocket, our certified therapy dog who provides comfort during difficult times
Multidisciplinary Team Coordination – We bring together law enforcement, prosecutors, medical professionals, and mental health providers to ensure the best possible care

None of this would be possible without our dedicated partners, generous supporters, and a community that stands with victims. Thank you for being part of this mission.

With deep gratitude,

Lori Jenkins

Executive Director/Forensic Interviewer

Our Mission: Kindred Kids Child Advocacy Center’s mission is to empower and strengthen victims who have experienced abuse and their non-offending family members through advocacy, education, healing, and justice.

Meet our Team

Alexsandra has been the Lead Family Advocate at Kindred Kids Child Advocacy Center since October 2024. She works closely with families to provide mental health referrals, community resources, and court support during their difficult times. With a strong commitment to advocacy and healing, Alexsandra brings a deep sense of compassion to every family she serves.

Briana has been the Direct Service Advocate and Forensic Interviewer at Kindred Kids Child Advocacy Center since August 2024. She works directly with adult victims of crime and has conducted over 100 forensic interviews in the past year. Briana began her commitment to public service early on. In 2019, Briana enlisted in the United States Military. She served five years in military law enforcement, Briana developed a strong foundation in security operations, discipline, legal procedures, and crisis response.

Service Spotlight

What is a Child Advocacy Center?

A Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is a safe, child-friendly place where victims of abuse receive comprehensive support under one roof. Instead of telling their story multiple times to different agencies, children are interviewed once by a specially trained forensic interviewer in a comfortable environment. Our center brings together law enforcement, medical professionals, prosecutors, and advocates to provide coordinated, trauma-informed care.

Kindred Kids is accredited by the National Children's Alliance (NCA), meaning we meet the highest national standards for serving child abuse victims. Our mission is simple: provide compassionate care that helps children heal and families move forward.

Support our Mission, One Month at a Time

Our 2026 calendar features 12 amazing service dogs that support our community, families, and first responders – including our very own Rocket!

Each calendar is $25, and 100% of proceeds directly support our forensic interviews, crisis response, and victim advocacy services. Your purchase helps us serve the children and families who need us most.

Purchase Here

Every donation helps us answer the call when a child needs us most. Your generosity ensures we can continue providing free crisis response, forensic interviews, medical exams, and advocacy services 24/7 to families across our four-county region. No gift is too small – every dollar directly supports children and families on their healing journey.

Make a Donation Here

Rocket's Corner

Welcome to Rocket's Corner!

Meet Rocket, our one-year-old Boston Terrier Peer Support K-9!

Rocket provides advocacy and peer support services to children and adults who visit the center, offering comfort and companionship during difficult times.

Each month in Rocket's Corner, we'll share helpful tips, important information about child safety, and special service projects happening in our community.

This is your go-to spot for ways to get involved, resources for families, and updates on how we're working together to keep children safe.