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Legislation and Statutes Related to the Work of CTF.
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention research and information including research related to the well-being of children.
Information on past and future conferences that provide training for our grantees.
Information on programs funded by the county in Michigan where services are provided.
Information on Child Abuse Prevention Month, Circle of Parents, and the Southeast Shaken Baby Project.
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CTF Designated Local Council
Family Futures
Prevention Area Served: Kent County
Grant Tier: 3 ($23,712)
Website: Family Futures
Social Media: Facebook Page, Twitter Page, Pinterest Page
Address:
678 Front Ave. NW Ste. #210
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5300
Phone: 616-454-4673
Coordinator: Rachel Johnson
Email: rjohnson@familyfutures.net
Project: Our Connections service provides age-appropriate surveys (Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ)) to track a child's development from 0-5 with specific feedback and connection to a parent coach if a delay is identified or to discuss concerns. Connections makes sure parents have just-in-time information about what to expect from their children, knowledge about how to handle stress and access to community resources.
Happenings: Connections is working to expand. With our expansion comes an attempt to connect with a larger network of support surrounding a parent, hence we are working with pediatricians/family physicians and child care providers to share ASQ results. Raising a child is truly a collaborative effort, and those who have a stake in a child's well-being should all be on the same page. As Connections expands, all parties will know exactly how that child is growing and what they can do, together, to encourage the child's healthy development.
Children's Assessment Center
Prevention Area Served: Kent County
Grant Number: CTFDS 17-41001
Grant Period: FY17-FY20
Website: Children's Assessment Center
Address:
901 Michigan St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-1295
Phone: 616-336-4265
Contact: Sarah Soehnel
Email: ssoehnel@cac-kent.org
Project: The essential elements of the KIDZ Have Rights program are to provide secondary prevention education services in Kent County for students, teachers, and caregivers, grades kindergarten through 4th. Currently, the KHR program educates K-3rd grade students, teachers, and caregivers. The expansion to 4th grade students in 14 target school districts would be made possible through the funding provided by the Children's Trust Fund. The KHR program is comprised of a classroom presentation and educational materials developed for students, school staff, and caregivers.