Realities For Children

Congratulations to Kristy Volesky on her well-deserved promotion to Deputy Chief of Police with Fort Collins Police Services!

Kristy is an exceptional leader whose professionalism, compassion, and commitment to serving others make a lasting impact throughout our community. In addition to her distinguished law enforcement career, she serves as President of the Realities For Children Board of Directors, where her experience, vision, and dedication help guide our mission of supporting vulnerable children across Northern Colorado.

We are honored to benefit from Kristy's leadership and grateful for the time, expertise, and heart she brings to our organization. Please join us in congratulating her on this outstanding achievement!

After more than three decades in law enforcement—including 30 years of service to the Fort Collins community—Chief Swoboda has selected Assistant Chief Kristy Volesky to be our next Deputy Chief! 👏

Kristy leads with professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to serving others. She has held the role of Assistant Chief in each of our three operational divisions, providing guidance and support to officers, staff, and community members alike. Her dedication extends beyond FCPS through years of community involvement, including a decade of service on the Board of Directors for Realities for Children Inc. Kristy is passionate about strengthening victim-centered services, supporting employee wellness, and building meaningful relationships throughout our community. Her leadership philosophy is reflected in one of her favorite Maya Angelou quotes: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget the way you made them feel.”

Drop a 👏, 🎉, or congratulations message below as we celebrate this well-deserved selection!

At Realities For Children, our Ambassadors are passionate business leaders who step up in powerful ways to change the story for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or are at risk. They are more than supporters—they are champions of hope, using their voices, time, and hearts to help ensure that no child is forgotten.

We are deeply grateful for the impact they make and the community they help strengthen every day.

A heartfelt thank you to Christina Gressianu Christina Gressianu Photographer for capturing our newest Ambassador headshots!

You can help foster the future.

This Foster Care Awareness Month, consider how you can support children and families in our community:
• Become a foster parent or volunteer
• Support our Partner Agencies serving children in foster care
• Advocate for child abuse prevention
• Encourage and uplift foster families

Small acts of kindness can create lasting impact for children who need hope most.