Voices for Children Advocacy Center Shiawassee

08/28/2026

Are you a student in grades 7th-12th in a Shiawassee, Ovid-Else or Chesaning school?

Here is an exciting opportunity to see what the Shiawassee YAC is all about!

08/27/2026

Today's safety conversations include the digital world. 💙🌐

Children face risks online that many adults never experienced growing up.

Our Keeping Kids Safe Online training helps adults recognize:
📲 Online grooming
🚩 Warning signs of exploitation and human trafficking
🛡️ Ways to protect children online
💬 How to have age-appropriate safety conversations

This 🆓 one-hour presentation is ideal for educators, parents, and community organizations.

Knowledge is one of the strongest tools we have to keep children safe.

Book: https://forms.gle/hv52Jtfuz623oH2r5

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog day to to Trooper Tara! 🐾

08/20/2026

Today The Cook Family Foundation will be visiting, and highlighting, some of the nonprofits in our community! Follow along to celebrate The Year of the Nonprofit with us! 💙

Today is a BIG day for the in Shiawassee County! As we celebrate National Charitable Nonprofit Week, we are going to tour our partnering nonprofits. Keep an eye out today for our staff - Jamie - going live at various locations across the county to talk with nonprofits about their work, the campaign, and more. Stay tuned all day!!

As a preview, we'll be visiting: The SafeCenter, Steam Railroading Institute, Durand Union Station-Michigan, Shiawassee Humane Society, Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts, Shiawassee Arts Center, Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee, Voices for Children Advocacy Center, The Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Arc Mid-Michigan, and Shiawassee Family YMCA! 💙

08/20/2026

Healthy relationships don't happen by accident—they're learned.

Our Teen Dating Violence Prevention program helps young people recognize:
❤️ The difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships
🚩 Warning signs of dating violence
🤝 How to support a friend
🆘 Where to go for help

Designed for youth ages 12–17, this FREE one-hour presentation gives teens the tools they need to build safe, respectful relationships.

Let's start the conversation before unhealthy behaviors become the norm.

08/20/2026

Voices for Children would like to welcome all of the children back to school! Here are some tips to help keep your child safe this year.

* Make sure that your child knows their address & phone number.
* Teach your child about body safety. It's okay to say "no" to hugs.
* Teach your child about bullying, and how to report it.
* Teach them to use main streets and travel in groups.
* Teach them to use crosswalks and obey the crossing guards.
* When biking, ensure they are wearing a helmet.
* Teach them about internet safety.
* Give them lots of Vitamin C to boost immune system.

We hope that they all have a wonderful first day and safe year!

If your school is interested in learning more about prevention trainings that Voices for Children offers, contact Alyssa at [email protected] or by calling (989)723-5877 ext 221

08/19/2026

📢 August Support Group Update

Tomorrow’s(8/20/26) August monthly support group meeting has been cancelled.

We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to stay tuned for upcoming announcements about future support group meetings and opportunities to connect.

We’re taking this time to regroup, refresh, and work toward bringing you new and improved support group services and experiences. We look forward to reconnecting with you and continuing to build supportive spaces where voices can be heard, connections can grow, and community matters.

💙 Keep following Voices for updates on our next support group meeting and what’s coming next!

Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
We’ll see you soon!

08/17/2026

Every child's healing journey looks different.

After a child and their family have been connected with a Family Advocate, they may be referred to our licensed therapist for trauma-focused counseling.

A look into our therapy spaces.

At Voices for Children, therapy is designed to help children:
💙 Process difficult experiences in a safe, supportive environment.
💙 Build healthy coping skills.
💙 Express emotions in ways that feel comfortable for them.
💙 Regain confidence, resilience, and hope.

Because every child heals differently, we offer a variety of evidence-based and expressive therapies, including play therapy and traditional talk therapy, to meet children where they are.

Healing takes time, but no child has to face it alone. We're here to support children and families every step of the way.

08/15/2026

We are at the Impact Center with Shiawassee Hope, supporting their Back to School Event! 🚌

We have a resource table, alongside many of our community partners. There are backpacks, school supplies, dental supplies, books, popcorn and more. 📚✏️

Stop by and say “hi” and learn about Voices for Children and how we can support you. 👋

08/10/2026

A forensic interview is only the beginning of the services we offer.

A look into our advocacy space. This is where parents, caregivers, and siblings may wait while an interview is ongoing.

During the interview, our Family Advocates talk with the family to make sure no child or caregiver has to navigate the healing process alone.

✨ They help families or caregivers understand what comes next.
✨ They connect them with counseling, victim resources, and community services.
✨ They provide support throughout the investigation and beyond.
✨ They answer questions, offer encouragement, and help families find hope during a difficult time.

At Voices for Children, our goal isn't just to help children tell their story, it's to walk alongside them, their families, or their caregivers every step of the way.

Because healing doesn't end when the interview is over. That's where our advocacy begins. 💙