| Our mission | To protect children by providing prevention and intervention in the investigation and treatment of child sexual and physical abuse |
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Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center
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Community VolunteerAny person and/or group that provides service through donations, fundraising, or time spent doing a one-time project. This may include such things as seasonal decorating, planting flower beds, making cookies, etc.Event VolunteerMany hands make light work. Our development director is always seeking volunteers to assist with carrying out the details of planning and implementing our events. This opportunity perfect for creative individuals and/or those for whom its fun to generate excitement and enthusiasm in others.Advocate VolunteerAssists with providing comfort to anxious and distressed children before/after their interview. When child abuse investigators are meeting with the children’s parents, children will be supervised by this volunteer. Activities include reading, art projects, puzzles, etc.Masters Level InternMasters level counseling and social work students who require practicum experience may volunteer at the Center. They will be supervised by TBCAC staff and offsite school practicum advisers.Facility VolunteerAssists with facility maintenance and cleaning, yard maintenance, snow removal, etc. This volunteer service can be on-going or on an as-needed basis. |
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| Items we need now |
EssentialsSanitizing wipes, tissues, paper towel rolls, hand soap, toilet paper, Sam’s Club gift cards, gas cards and fast food restaurant cards for court days. Learn More |
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| How you help | Volunteers are an essential part of the CAC. It takes a village to keep children safe. :) |
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| About us | Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center is the first stop for children in the Grand Traverse region who are suspected victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and being a witness to violence. |
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Great news! For more information on the MSP Angel Program, visit https://www.michigan.gov/angelprogram. https://twitter.com/MSPEighthDist/status/1420729185530679297
The Iron Mountain Post recently utilized the MSP Angel Program to help someone struggling with drug addiction. Troopers were able to get the person the help they need to overcome this problem. The Angel Program is available at every post throughout the state.
Trooper Shirley from the Michigan State Police Houghton Lake Post. Thanks for your support of victims of child abuse. https://twitter.com/MSPFirstDist/status/1382437820485267463
Trooper Cabria Shirley pedaling with a purpose for Jackson County Child Advocacy Center Bike-A-Thon Cycle Against Child Abuse. For more information and to support a cyclist go to https://jccac.dojiggy.io/bikeathon/briabikes @MSPNorthernMI
🚨ENDANGERED MISSING ADVISORY🚨: An endangered missing advisory has been issued for Octavia Janay Reed, 25 year old. Missing endangered last seen with the following children: James Jamar Wilson B/M 5 year old, Antonio Bonner B/M 1 year old & Za-Kayh Jones B/F 7 year old.
In the wake of the former #US #Olympics #Gymnastics coach #JohnGeddert news of last week, #UpNorthLive Reporter NATALIE SPALA shares info about TBCAC's SafeTeam™ sexual abuse prevention program. https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/grand-traverse-county-program-aims-to-prevent-abuse-in-athletics
#stopchildabuse #safesport
Trooper Dave Prichard from the Cadillac Post receives Community Policing Outstanding Achievement Award.
