In today's world, our children's hope for a bright future stands as a beacon of light, illuminating the path to a brighter tomorrow. But in the shadows, evil threatens to extinguish these precious lights, and enslave innocent minds before they can fully blossom.   
This evil is not merely 'human trafficking'; it is current day slavery that preys on the most innocent and vulnerable children, exploiting their innocence and reducing them to mere commodities. 

This crisis is not a political issue.  This crisis is a public safety issue.  And a mental health issue.  

We stand at a crossroads today, where we can either turn a blind eye or rise up as a ray of sunshine for these vulnerable children.  Our choice is clear: we must join forces to rescue and rehabilitate these stolen children, giving them a chance to heal, rebuild, and embrace a brighter future.   

Join us in the fight for freedom today. Every dollar donated empowers us to help children break free from the slavery of trafficking and transition back into society, while providing them with resources and support needed to mend their broken spirits and reclaim their lives. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE BACKGROUND

Raised by a family that believed in giving back, volunteering has been woven into the fabric of Karen Mills' life since childhood.

Karen's training and experience include but aren't limited to: 

1. 30+ years of experience helping battered women and children.

2. Conference speaker globally on overcoming trauma.

3.  Currently writing a book on how to overcome emotional and physical trauma through forgiveness.  

4.  Led an emotional and physical trauma team that helped people globally. 

5.  Former K.C. marketing director for Team Impact events, a global anti-drug/alcohol youth program

6. Led IBM Mentoring Program for disadvantaged youth

7. Speaker, spokesperson and/or board member for charities over 125 times including the U.S. Department of Health, Kansas Sustainability Task Force, Boulevard of Dreams, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, K.C. Symphony Alliance, battered women's shelters and more. 

8.  Child abuse survivor

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

In the professional world, Mills is a globally renowned interior designer and former host of Living Large, an on-air design show featuring a regular line-up of celebrity guests and HGTV stars where she regularly promoted charities.   

Karen Mills has been a media spokesperson for national brands including Sherwin Williams, Kohler, G.E., and Ferguson. Plus, Karen has been featured in the media innumerable times including two international books who tout her as one of the top designers in the world.

Mills has won 2 national awards recently.  One, the 2021 Enterprising Women of the Year award was for not only fast growth and mentoring others, but also for being an outstanding leader in her community.    

Mills is the mother of 4 children, a daughter-in-law, and 2 grandchildren.  

Thousands of children go missing every year. Often children are swept into the hands of those who entice children to leave their homes or place of security in search of a better life. Sadly, many of these children, often runaway or foster children, fall for the lies and deceit of their abusers.

Within weeks, these child victims encounter maltreatment, neglect, physical, and emotional abuse. Frequently, they try to get escape but can't. The abuse intensifies and often children die at the hand of their abusers.

U.S. Law enforcement (and sometimes private citizens) recover these children through extensive investigations.  

Once a child is rescued and turned over to the authorities, clothing is taken as evidence, along with all items in the child’s procession. So, these children are left with only the scars of abuse and neglect.

Currently, we are helping by providing funds for new clothing and basic personal needs for these children. Then rescue and rehab of kids or teens will follow.  

We encourage you to join us in helping these children get a fresh start by making a donation or helping your children join in the cause by having a fundraiser.

On a beautiful sunny day, little 9-year-old Sheila was innocently playing outside on the school playground. Running to chase a ball that got close to the street, she was suddenly snatched by a man in a black vehicle, who sped off before anyone could save her. The police arrived on the scene and began their search for Sheila, but without success.

Three months later, officials got a hot tip that led them to another state where law enforcement was able to devise a rescue plan from the home where she was held captive. When officials arrived, they found Sheila in a hidden part of the house and returned her to her family, but by then the damage had already been done.

After being kidnapped, abused and tormented by her perpetrators, Sheila did eventually recover physically, but the emotional scars still remained. And unfortunately, this story is just one of countless other devastating stories of child abuse here in the U.S. and abroad.

OUR CURRENT PROJECT

We are currently working with highly decorated law enforcement with decades of experience in crimes against children on the global, state, and local levels to help guide us in our mission to stop child trafficking and share the direct needs of rescued children.

LEAWOOD, Kan. - Sept. 20, 2023 - Karen Mills, globally renowned interior designer and founder of Interiors by Design, today announced the launch of Karen's Kids, a charitable cause dedicated to fighting child trafficking. Karen's Kids will help provide financial support for the rescue of trafficked kids and other lost children.

Every child deserves a safe and loving home, said Mills.  Karen's Kids is my commitment to making a difference in the lives of children who have had their childhood stolen from them. And I believe that together, we can make a real difference. So, I encourage both corporate and private donors to help these children get a fresh start by making a donation today.

Karen's Kids is partnering with The Decorating Pro membership and their community of interior design students to come together to design a better world. The Decorating Pro membership will donate a portion of their profits to Karen's Kids and encourage their students to donate also.

We are thrilled about this partnership between Karen's Kids and The Decorating Pro Membership, said Karen Mills. founder of The Decorating Pro membership.  We believe that every child is worth fighting for and are committed to doing our part to help.  We would like to challenge other business owners to join us in helping fight child trafficking giving a donation or allocating a portion of their profits to help fight child trafficking also.

To learn more about Karen's Kids and how to support the cause, please visit.
Karen's Kids (thedecoratingpro.com) (https://thedecoratingpro.com/homepage/karens-kids/)

About Karen's Kids
Karen's Kids is a charitable cause dedicated to winning the battle against child trafficking by supporting their rescue and rehabilitation where they can find hope, healing, and a better life. Karen's Kids was founded by Karen Mills, globally renowned interior designer and founder of Interiors by Design.

About The Decorating Pro membership
The Decorating Pro membership, a division of Interiors by Design, is a new subscription service that teaches amateur design lovers how to master decorating so they can create the home of their dreams or learn how to become a decorating professional.  To learn more about The Decorating Pro go to:

Membership (thedecoratingpro.com) 

About Interiors by Design
Interiors by Design, a full-service boutique interior design firm located in Leawood, Kansas whose projects span the U.S., is best known for designing an extraordinary living experience that nurtures the soul and reduces stress.