A partner of Great Start Child Care & Early Learning Regional
Resource Center - Central Region serving the counties of Clare, Clinton,
Eaton, Gladwin, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Midland, and
Shiawassee.
WE HAVE MOVED!!!
We are now a member of the Wilcox Non-Profit Center. Our new address is 525 N. State St. Suite 4, Alma, MI 48801 and our phone numbers will remain the same.
There is a Grand Opening for the building on February 3, 2010 with ribbon cutting at 1:00 and building tours scheduled from 1:00-7:00.
Loving Guidance Conference 11/3/09
January, February, March 2010 C.A.N. Newsletter10/15/09
CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogen Training at GTEC 7/16/09
Child Safety Seat Checks 7/16/09
Check out our *New* Programs!
Who We Are and What We Do
History
Child Advocacy Association was formed in 1976 by Gratiot County Professionals and citizens interested in working together to provide services for children and their families. An office with 1 staff person opened in 1978, when we became one of the original 11 Community Coordinated Child Care (4C) Councils. In November of 1982, the Gratiot County Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Council merged with Child Advocacy, and we became a charter member of the Michigan Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse. In 1983, we were one of the first Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Programs funded through the Children's Trust Fund, enabling us to introduce the P.A.I.R. Program and BUBBYLONIA to Gratiot County. In October of 1989, we were assigned Isabella and Clare counties as part of our service area under our 4C contract with the Michigan Department of Social Services (or Family Independence Agency, now Department of Human Services). Gladwin County was added in 1991. In 1994, Child Advocacy became a Designated Council for the Children's Trust Fund. We have gone from a part time staff of one, to a staff of 7, working together on behalf of children and their families.
The Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC), one of our funding sources, has rezoned the state of Michigan into 10 regions and has changed the focus from resource and referral to training child care providers and aides and relatives to improve the quality of child care in Michigan. With this restructuring, the Central Region consisted of three 4C offices. These offices chose to collaborate together in writing a grant, which we were awarded, and we have now become a partner of the Central Region of Great Start Child Care & Early Learning Regional Resource Center. As we move forward into becoming a regional resource center, our services will change. Please rest assured that we will continue to work with and for child care providers in our area.
Mission
The mission of Child Advocacy is to improve the welfare of children and their families through education and training of child care providers and to provide support and education from the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Values
* Quality Childcare
* Prevention of child abuse and neglect
* Parent Education
* Coordination of Services
* Public Communication
* Supporting Families
Funding
Child Advocacy programs are funded through the Early Childhood Investment Corporation, the Children's Trust Fund, United Way of Gratiot, Isabella and Clare Counties, fundraising, donations and memberships. We also apply for additional grants that are compatible with our mission and values.
Membership
Membership in Child Advocacy is open to all interested persons or organizations. A quarterly newsletter is sent to all members. Business is conducted at quarterly meetings which are open to the public. Members support the values of Child Advocacy through donation of their time or through financial donations. With your commitment, we can continue to work toward bettering the quality of life of children and their families.
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