by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 3, 2019
“When a large older boy threatened to drown my 10-year old daughter, she yelled until he left her alone! What she had practiced three years earlier came back to her in her time of need. I’ve made sure to tell other parents just how valuable Kidpower is in giving us resources to protect our kids.”
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 2, 2019
“Kidpower’s ongoing commitment to inclusiveness has helped me to make the world a safer place for my transgender child!” — Jackie, Mom – Ally – Advocate
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 2, 2019
“Teaching the kids in our club that it is ‘never too late to tell’ stopped abuse that had gone on for over a year! Kidpower’s safety lessons helped this child have the confidence and courage to tell his parents and get the help he needs – and has also led to other kids being protected from this man’s predatory behavior.”
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 1, 2019
“When my grandchild told me about her friend making comments about suicide, I immediately knew how to take action! Thanks to Kidpower, we had the critical tools to help prevent a potential suicide in a safe manner.” — Aaron, grandfather
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Nov 28, 2019
“Thank you, Kidpower! You showed me how to stop the hurtful shunning that was happening in my classroom!” — Paul, middle school teacher