Our Story: More Than a Name
Inspired by the story of a founder, the KC Grace Foundation was born from a journey of trauma to advocacy. The story of Kc Grace, a survivor of profound abuse, represents the heartbreaking reality for countless children and young people caught in cycles of systemic failure and generational trauma.
As a child, Kc Grace was abused by her father and uncle. Despite evidence of her father's involvement, the justice system minimized the crime as child-on-child abuse. Though she was permanently removed from her father's family, the trauma and its consequences followed her. Throughout her childhood and teenage years, Kc faced a series of mental health challenges, receiving multiple diagnoses as a result of the unaddressed trauma. The culmination of this struggle led her to a children’s psychiatric hospital during her high school years, where she was tragically sexually abused by a male staff member.
For nearly two years after this final abuse, Kc and her family fought through a complicated and under-resourced justice system. Witnessing the immense challenges firsthand, they found a renewed purpose to fight not just for themselves but for all children facing similar injustices.
This journey has inspired the founders to create the KC Grace Foundation. We stand in solidarity with Kc and countless other survivors, providing support for children and families in their darkest hours. By working together with community partners, we aim to prevent abuse, offer resources for healing, and create a lasting, positive change for future generations.
Awareness. Healing. Hope.
KC Grace Foundation