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Alma Police Dept.

525 E. Superior St.

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Gratiot Co. Sheriff

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Lung cancer is the leading cause of deaths from cancer for both men and women. Tobacco use causes 87 percent of all deaths from lung cancer. Mid-Michigan Cancer Center is offering smoking cessation education.

If you are interested in learning more about the Lung Clinic, a free telephone screening is available by calling
 989-463-9307
 (press 2).

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Welcome to October!

Child Advocacy has many exciting things happening this month. There are two wonderful parenting classes starting.  If your child has been through a traumatic life experience, consider attending the Trauma Training Class.

We are excited to offer the Mother-Daughter Conference 2013. Please read about this event.  This is a fun and informational day for females - young and old.

         "Girls are the future mother's of our society, and it is                     important that we focus on their well-being." 

                                       Miriam Makeba  

Enjoy,

Child Advocacy Staff

Check out our website www.linkforfamilies.org.

"A Day of Empowerment for Women and Girls"

Keynote Speaker:  Shuba Vedula - American Idol Finalist

This event is designed for mothers and their 8-14 year old daughter(s) of Gratiot County to enjoy a special day together and gain valuable information on today's hot topics.  Break-out sessions include: 

Sessions for Mothers- Bullying, Teach to Protect, Internet Safety

Sessions for Daughters- Bulling, Protect Yourself, Nutrition

Sessions for Mothers and Daughters- Maturation: The Changing Body and Communication.

Saturday, October 26

9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

St. Mary School - Alma

Cost:  $10 for Mother/Daughter

$15 for Mother/Daughters (2 or more)

Lunch will be provided

Click here for a registration form.

Contact Child Advocacy at (989) 463-1422 or brenda@linkforfamilies.org with any questions.

Sponsored by:

Child Advocacy, St. Mary School, and Mid-Michigan Health

Children's Advocacy Center

 by: Heather Gardner

 CAC Coordinator

I know we have done a good job creating a child friendly environment at The Children's Advocacy Center.  This is reinforced to me every day when my 3 and 5 year old daughters ask to come to work with me.  One day, my 5 year came by the center after school.  She went right to the family room and enjoyed visiting the giant stuffed frog.  She asked me (as she usually does) "mommy, what is your job?"  I told her, "I get to work with kids".  She responded, "you always say that, but every time I come here there are no kids!" 

I started to think about her statement.  She was exactly right.  We talk about child abuse and those children and families that it affects, but we never see their faces.  I can provide you with national and countywide statistics regarding child abuse.  However the full impact is not able to be absorbed in reading the statistics alone.  The nature of our work and child abuse is that it is done behind closed doors, where no one can see it.  This applies to both the abuse and the investigation.  We do not see the survivors of child abuse, but I assure you, this is a road that far too many children travel.    

Please consider donating to the Children's Advocacy Center of Gratiot County.  Your generous donation will help us to continue to provide quality services to the children and families of Gratiot County. 

What an exciting summer we have had here at Child Advocacy!  Our Children's Advocacy Center of Gratiot County went through the process of applying for accreditation with the National Children's Alliance.  We began the process by submitting an application to the NCA this Spring.  After our application was approved we hosted two site reviewers, from NCA, for a thorough review of our Center in August.  We are very proud to announce that we passed the review with flying colors and received many compliments about what a great program we are running here in Gratiot County.  Hold on to your hats, because I am about to brag a little more. The Site Reviewers told us that we had an amazing team of therapists, law enforcement, physicians, court staff, DHS staff, and of course Child Advocacy staff working together to provide this service.  They complimented us on having an educated and caring Board of Directors, Family Advocate, and Forensic Interviewer.  They also gave us high remarks on having a beautiful Center.  Heather and I couldn't be more proud of the CAC and the team of professionals we work with to provide such a meaningful service in Gratiot County.  We look forward to our accreditation being final after the NCA board meeting at the end of October.  It's an honor and a privilege to be recognized by the National Children's Alliance.

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