Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center
| 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
| Ways to help |
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 |
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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MSP members from northern Michigan are attending the 2022 Women in Law Enforcement Conference hosted by the MSP in Grand Rapids. More than 300 women and men across the country are in attendance.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Learn tips and strategies to help keep children safe and promote family well-being at https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resources/resource-guide/ #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies
Today is the last day to share your thoughts on the Northwest #Michigan #BehavioralHealth Survey.
In just 3 minutes YOU can influence funding & resources that come to our area to help children & familieshttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8HZCFNN. Deadline for responses is 8:00 PM.
Childhood trauma and toxic levels of stress can impact the brain, body and behavior, but early intervention can prevent negative outcomes. Learn more from this brief video: https://youtu.be/W-8jTTIsJ7Q.
Please join us in congratulating Northwest Education Services Assistant Superintendent Carol Greilick who was honored today by the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education with the coveted Marvin Beekman [email protected] @MAASEMichigan
