MDT Meet & Greet – Bay/Arenac Counties

CAN Council - Bay County 715 N Euclid Ave, Bay City, MI, United States

An open invitation for all Bay/Arenac County Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) Multi-Disciplinary team members The CAN Council is welcoming all Bay and Arenac County law enforcement, Judges, Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) personnel, Prosecutor's Office personnel, and Victim Services advocates, who are involved with our Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) for an informal 'Meet and Greet'. This meeting is an opportunity to introduce yourself, your staff, and to share your program's purpose as it relates to child abuse and neglect. Our CAC staff will be in attendance to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding our services....

MDT Meet & Greet – Huron County

CAN Council - Huron County 219 E. Huron Ave., Bad Axe, MI, United States

An open invitation for all Huron County Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) Multi-Disciplinary team members The CAN Council is welcoming all Huron County law enforcement, Judges, Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) personnel, Prosecutor's Office personnel, and Victim Services advocates, who are involved with our Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) for an informal 'Meet and Greet'. This meeting is an opportunity to introduce yourself, your staff, and to share your program's purpose as it relates to child abuse and neglect. Our CAC staff will be in attendance to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding our services. Please have...

Free Online Workshop – Stewards of Children

Zoom

This 2-hour presentation seeks to help adults protect children from sexual abuse. Video clips from adult survivors of child sexual abuse are included. The purpose is to equip adults with simple, proactive steps to protect children from sexual abuse. Register here

Coffee with a CASA – Huron County

Emma's Coffee House 123 N Port Crescent St, Bad Axe, MI, United States

Drop-in and join CAN Council staff on July 11th to learn more about our CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program. We will discuss how our program supports children and families involved in the court system due to abuse and neglect and how you can get involved. Our purpose is to provide highly-trained community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of our most vulnerable children. 

Free Online Workshop – Mandated Reporting

Zoom

This one-hour workshop was created for all professionals who work with children. The workshop outlines the legal responsibilities of professionals, identifies signs of abuse, reviews the reporting process, and introduces the purpose of the CAC (Children's Advocacy Center) and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) programs. Register here

Free Online Workshop – Baby Basics

Zoom

This hour-long workshop teaches childcare professionals and community members how to reduce preventable infant mortality. It focuses on the prevention of shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, as well as on safe sleep practices. Register here

FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Conference

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Bay City Riverfront One Wenonah Park Place, Bay City, Michigan, United States

About this event: No Cost to Register* | 9am-3pm | Lunch Buffet Provided Topic: Applying a Brain First Approach to Children with FASD and Other Neurobehavioral Conditions Speaker: Eileen Devine, LCSW – Neurobehavioral Support Coach for Parents – Founder of The Resilience Room Membership Community Book reading by special guest and author, 5th-grade student, Kris Dickson Funded by: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services *The first 100 participants to register will receive a copy of Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (JKP Essentials) by Maria Catterick and Liam Curran For more information, please call 989.752.7226 or email Vera Harrison: vharrison@cancouncil.org REGISTER HERE FASD INFORMATION &...

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Baby Academy

1000 Tuscola St. 1000 Tuscola St., Saginaw

Saturday, August 27th, 2022 | 10am - 1:30pm | 1000 Tuscola St. Saginaw, MI 48607 Parent & Caregiver Education | Vendors | Prizes & Giveaways | Lunch & Beverages Provided CAN Council’s Baby Academy presented by Women of Colors offers a variety of helpful child-rearing resources all in one place. Participants will be able to visit booths offering services or selling products for children and families. Participants also can attend two educational breakout sessions. During these sessions, parents and family members will gain valuable insight on parenting topics and how to be the best parent or caregiver possible. Upon registration,...

Dine & Unwind

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Bay City Riverfront One Wenonah Park Place, Bay City, Michigan, United States

CAN Council's Dine & Unwind Fall Flavors Tasting Event and Auction  Local Food Vendors | Seasonal Craft Beer, Wine, & Cider Tasting | Live Music Exciting Live & Silent Auction | Bottle Toss & Raffles   DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City - Riverfront September 29th | 5:30 pm-9 pm | $75.00 Event Ticket *Admission includes all-you-can-eat food and 10 drink tasting tickets, must be 21 and up to attend   No Registration Fee for Online Silent Auction! Bidding Opens Sunday, September 25th at 12 pm and Closes Thursday, September 29th. Pre-Register to Bid for Notifications on Silent Auction   Your...