Who are mandated reporters?

What are the protections for mandated reporters?

What are the penalties for failure to report?

What are the signs that a child may have been abused or neglected?

For Kid’s Sake is an identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect workshop for mandated reporters.  It is a one or two-hour workshop on reporting child abuse and neglect, developed for professionals (Mandated Reporters)  and available to all Saginaw County residents.  The two-hour program includes video clips from convicted child sexual abuse perpetrators.

• » Available year-round to professionals who work with children and all Saginaw County residents
• » Updates professionals on current Child Protection Laws and their responsibility under the law
• » Identifies the difference between signs that indicate child abuse and neglect from signs that indicate typical childhood behavior
• » Walks professionals through the reporting process

Any Saginaw County organization can schedule, FREE OF CHARGE this one or two hour identifying and reporting child abuse workshop for professionals/mandated reporters. If you have questions please contact Rhoda Dietrich at (989) 752-7226 or email rdietrich@cancouncil.org.

Other Online Resources:

• Michigan Department of Human Services/Children’s Protective Services
• Child Protection Law
• Reporting Form 3200
• Mandated Reporter’s Resource Guide
• To Report Child Abuse