Kempe Inter-Disciplinary Staffing
Kempe Inter-Disciplinary Staffing (KIDS) Program
What is KIDS?
The Kempe Center’s KIDS program provides independent, expert consultation services for highly complex cases involving concerns about child abuse and neglect or child health and well-being. A team of experts from multiple disciplines is selected and assembled based on the unique requirements of each case. Available disciplines include child abuse pediatrics, toxicology (adult substance abuse and infants/children exposed to drugs), child and adolescent psychiatry, psychology, social work, behavioral health, law, ethics, JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion), and others identified as needed. The KIDS consultant panel reviews pertinent case material (when applicable), meets with requesting parties, and produces specific and actionable recommendations based on the questions posed. We address issues regarding child abuse, neglect, child placement, permanency, safety and/or treatment plan recommendations through an equity lens.
Goals of KIDS Program?
- Convey answers to the referral source’s questions based on available information and offer expertise and clear recommendations. While some suggestions may not be actionable in all circumstances, we will offer best-practice recommendations as well as discussion of actionable options for individual cases with thought regarding available resources in individual communities.
- View each case through a JEDI lens in keeping with the Kempe Center values of approaching all our work with this perspective and consideration.
- Ensure awareness of and support for the secondary trauma that consultation participants (internal and external parties) may experience.
More Information
View the documents linked below to find out more KIDS and on what to expect including arranging consultation, costs, and information releases.
KIDS Consultation
Case or Record Review
Case or record reviews are considered on a case by case basis. Please call 303-864-5115 for more information.
Consultation
To set up a KIDS consult, you can email us.
