For the month of November, we wanted to focus on giving gratitude to partners in our community that help us be a #VoiceforChildren. We wanted to give a huge THANK YOU this week to our MDT members, all of your hardwork does not go unnoticed! ❤
#VoicesforChildren #VoicesforCAC #MDTappreciation #ThankYou #communitypartners
All of October is Safe Sleep Month. This week we are featuring information about sleep sacks and the importance of using them for your infants safety. Check out our past videos for Safe Sleep Month to learn more about how to keep your baby safe!
If you or anyone you know is interested, click the link below to schedule a free training with us!
voicesforcac.org/training
#voicesforchildren #voicesforcac #infantsafetymonth #safesleepmonth #safesleep #safesleepforbabies #sidsawareness
Sleep Baby, Safe and Snug by Dr. John Hutton is a sweet book that teaches Infant Safe Sleep.
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October is Infant Safety Month, watch this video for a quick overview of Infant Safety and click the link below to schedule a free training!
voicesforcac.org/training
#infantsafetymonth #safesleepmonth #sidsawarenessmonth #voicesforchildren #voicesforcac #safesleepforbabies
There are many jobs which require adults to be Mandated Reporters to ensure the safety of children. This video gives information about what to look out for and how to report abuse/neglect should you ever need to make that important report. Should you want a Mandated Reporter training, please see the information at the end of the video. Enjoy!
AmeriCorps offers so many opportunities for people who are looking to find what they are passionate about or for those who want to make an impact in their community. If you are interested in joining, visit americorps.gov/serve to find a placement that is right for you! We are still searching for someone to fill the full-time position with our center.
#voicesforchildren #voicesforcac #americorps #jointoday
Riding the bus can be both exciting and nerve wracking for both the students and the parents. Checkout this short video to see how to best be prepared to ride safely to and from school and tips for drivers while the buses are on the road with precious cargo. Enjoy!
The beginning of the school year is a big transition time for both students new to school and returning students. This video gives some ideas on how to make the transition as smooth as possible for everyone in the household. Have a wonderful, safe, and healthy 2022-2023 school year!
Local resources for moms: Home Visiting (MIHP, Healthy Start, Early Head Start/Head Start, Nurse Family Partnership, SKIP Parents As Teachers. Infant Mental Health at GHS. Blossom Postpartum Support Group. Shurkela Mason - Postpartum-focused counselor.
Online resources for moms: Postpartumsupport.net = Postpartum Support International (PSI)
#voicesforchildren #voicesforcac #maternalmentalhealth #communityresources
According to the American Psychological Association, 1 in 7 new parents experience a perinatal mood disorder. This can include anxiety during or after pregnancy, depression during or after pregnancy, or postpartum psychosis. If you are experiencing any symptoms know that you are not alone and help is available. Visit postpartumsupport.net. Voices for Children supports new parents!
#voicesforchildren #voicesforcac #maternalmentalhealthawareness #maternalmentalhealth
Happy SUNday! Don't forget these swimming safety tips in this last month of summer!
Voices for Children thanks and celebrates all Forensic Interviewers. Thank you for doing a critical, often difficult job and for being such a vital part of making sure children have access to HOPE, HELP, and HEALING.
#voicesforchildren #voicesforcac #forensicinterviewerweek #appreciation #thankyou
Where do Forensic Interviewers do their jobs?
Forensic Interviewers work for Child Advocacy Centers, like Voices for Children. Interviews are conducted in special kid-friendly interview rooms that are set up for the comfort of the child or teen. Child Advocacy Centers are trauma-informed and Forensic Interviewers help make sure children can tell what happened to them once, without having to relive their trauma over and over again. This National Forensic Interviewer Appreciation Week we thank all our awesome Forensic Interviewers!
#voicesforchildren #voicesforcac #forensicinterviewerweek #appreciation #thankyou
Who are Voices for Children's Forensic Interviewers?
Voices for Children, serving Genesee and Shiawassee counties has a tremendous team of Forensic Interview Specialists. In Shiawassee, Ellen and Angel conduct interviews. In Genesee County, Angela, Maria, Gayle, Tenesa, and Ethan help children find their VOICE. Thanks to all our fantastic interviewers in both communities!
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What is a Forensic Interviewer?
Forensic Interviewers are highly-trained criminal justice specialists. They are who conduct forensic interviews for children ages 3-17. These interviews gather critical information about crimes including child abuse, neglect, child trafficking and witness to violence.
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Did you know, this week is National Forensic Interviewer Appreciation Week? This is a special time of year where Child Advocacy Centers, like Voices for Children, can celebrate and highlight the critical work of our teams of Forensic Interviewers. Watch this space for more to come!
#voicesforchildren #voicesforcac #nationalforensicinterviewerweek #appreciation #thankyou
Looking for some fun things to do with the family this summer? Look no further than right here in Genesee County! We have so many fun family events scheduled all summer long! Check out this video of just a few of the amazing happenings in our community!
#voicesforchildren #voicesforcac #summerfun #communityactivities
With 4th of July right around the corner, everyone thinks about fireworks! It's important to enjoy them but also stay safe. Thank you Chief Schreiber at Grand Blanc City Fire Department for the information on how to have fun but stay safe! 🎆
#summersafety #voicesforchildren #voicesforcac #happy4thofjuly #thankyou
Minority communities face unique stressors that impact their health over their lifetime. Gender & attractional minority youth face adversity like; unsafe school environments, bullying, victimization, stigma & discrimination, & family rejection. This adversity puts queer youth more at risk for violence, homelessness, substance use, STDs, depression, and suicide. These health disparities are compounded for queer youth of color and femmes. BUT there are things that protect queer youth from negative health outcomes: these are called resilience factors: community connectedness, pride / self-esteem, and family acceptance. These things save queer kids' lives! Highly accepted queer youth are 8 times LESS likely to commit suicide!
Voices for Children offers training on queer youth advocacy - a 101-level look at intersectional queer identities and resilience, available to anyone, and Clinical Considerations for transgender and nonbinary youth, available for providers. Learn more on our website or book a training today:
https://voicesforcac.org/training
See more on the family acceptance by visiting the Family Acceptance Project's website.
https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/
#voicesforcac #Voicesforchildren #childabuseprevention #childadvocacy #protectqueeryouth #pride #pridemonth #Flint #FlintPride
June is PRIDE month 🌈 and Voices for Children is celebrating! Pride and other LGBTQIA+ events are important for giving queer youth community and belonging, both, alongside family acceptance, vastly improve the health outcomes for queer youth...... Support Flint Pride at the Rainbow Handprint Mural, Sunday, June 5, 12:00 - 4:00 PM, with a $1 donation. At 4215 Miller Rd. Flint. See the event here, and be sure to share! https://fb.me/e/1j5eQzNAS ......Join the Flint & Genesee County Community for the 12th Annual Flint Pride Saturday, June 25, 2:00 - 8:00 PM https://fb.me/e/6owECQeYb ...... Learn more about Voices for Children voicesforcac.org .....Song: Summer day by TimTaj 🎶 #voicesforcac #Voicesforchildren #childabuse #ChildAdvocacy #protectqueeryouth #pride #pridemonth #flintpride #Flint #pride2022
Hannah Crimm, founder of Foster Love, talks about community supports that are necessary to help foster parents combat burnout. There are many ways that you can help foster parents and their kiddos. These supports help children settle into their new environment and feel like they have a place where they belong.
#voicesforchildren #voicesforcac #fosterparent #fostercareawarenessmonth #casa
Hear from a Catholic Charities Foster Care Specialist to learn about what the process of supporting children and families looks like. They take many steps toward figuring out what is best for the child and making sure that those necessary steps are taken!
#voicesforchildren #voicesforcac #fostercareawarenessmonth #fostercaremonth #catholiccharities
This is how one of our CASA volunteers approaches the first time meeting the child they were assigned. If you are interested in learning more about what a Court Appointed Special Advocate does and how you can participate, join us on June 7th from 9:15am-10:15am to learn more. Register using the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vcuuupz0qEtwrwDQeqerqQFjU5jEK5kbR
#voicesforchildren #voicesforcac #courtappointedspecialadvocate #CASA
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. We asked some of MDT leaders to share with you their passion behind the work they do. Thank you MDT for all the amazing work you do to protect and provide justice for children. #voices4prevention #voicesforchildren
Grateful to have Congressman Dan Kildee, Genesee County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Swanson, and Prosecutor David Leyton here to discuss child abuse and child human trafficking in our community. We want to ensure that we have the best investigations, justice, and services for children. #Voices4Prevention
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Jake Nevadomski is the winner for the Healthy and Active Leader Award. Jake has coached many sports including soccer, baseball, softball, wrestling and youth football. Along with coaching, he created the Little But Mighty Falcolns Club where he invited all the kids to meet once a week to work on skills in their sports. Jake gives so much his time to the kids he works with and holds pride in the kids he is able to help. Thank you for your dedication for the kids in our community! Congratulations!
#voicesforchildren #voicesforcac #childrenschampion #CCBA22 #thankyou
Shelley Spivack is the other winner for the Caring Adult Award. Shelley has represented youth and their families in the legal system for many years. Shelley also began a 12-week pilot program with Buckham Art Gallery and Genesee Valley Regional Center to offer weekly workshops for youth detained at GVRC. This program grew into a non-profit organization called Youth Art Unlocked. Thank you Shelley for representing children in need and for your work toward empowering youth through art. Congratulations!
#voicesforchildren #voicesforcac #childrenschampion #CCBA22 #thankyou
Genesee County Health Department is the winner for the Parent's Choice Award. The Health Department worked to keep children and families healthy and safe during 2021. The Health Department has been serving a community in crisis since 2014 and has put in a lot of hard work for the community. Thank you to Genesee County Health Department for your dedication. Congratulations!
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