Established in 2017, 4 The Children is a Durango-based non-profit serving the five-county region. 4 The Children is an umbrella organization for the local Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program, the Safe Exchange and Supervised Visitation (SEPT) program, and the Child Advocacy Center (CAC). 4 The Children strives to protect childhood today for stronger families tomorrow through these three programs.

4 The Children’s Staff, and Board of Directors, is comprised of a team of compassionate, intelligent community members, dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. The positive effects of our programs can span generations, protecting childhood today for stronger families tomorrow.

Kristy Lawson

CO-Executive DirectorSEPT Program DirectorCAC Family Advocate

Kristy Lawson joined 4 The Children in March of 2019. She grew up in Durango and is grateful to be raising her son and daughter in the community she holds dear to her heart. She has worked in human resources, as a paralegal, and most recently teaching special education at Durango High School. She attended Kaplan University studying psychology with an emphasis in adolescent behavior.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her kids, music, skiing, ice skating, and dancing ballet.