CAN Council

08/28/2026

Join us for Dine and Unwind Presented by Edward Jones on October 8 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City Riverfront.

You'll enjoy wines from Michigan wineries, great food from local restaurants, raffles, auctions, and a fun night out—all while helping children and families in our community.

Don't wait until the last minute. Grab your tickets now and make a night of it.

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/dine/tickets/tix

08/27/2026

Come join us for lunch Aird Insurance Group- Farm Bureau Insurance on September 9th!

Join us on Sept 9th as we plan to give back to the CAN Council. JJ's Country Style Cafe will be in our parking lot (5140 State St #203) during business hours and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to CAN Council. To top it off, our agency will match this amount as an additional donation! ❤️

08/27/2026

Worried you'll get attached as a CASA volunteer? You probably will, and that's not a flaw, it's the point. CASA volunteers are trained to channel that care into effective advocacy while maintaining healthy boundaries.

Caring deep is a strength here.

Is your heart ready? Reach out to Caitlin Stone Webber, Child Advocacy Services Director, at [email protected] to get started.

08/26/2026

The rain is clearing up, the sun is out, so shake off the clouds and come rock out with us at the Superhero Spectacular with North Central Area Credit Union at the Standish Historical Depot!

08/26/2026

Dine and Unwind Presented by Edward Jones returns October 8 at the DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront!

Join us for an evening of local food, Michigan-made drinks and time spent with people who care about our community. Because when the next child needs a safe place, a trusted adult or someone in their corner, we want to be ready.

Your ticket or sponsorship helps make that possible.

Tickets are on sale and sponsorship opportunities are available now.

📅 October 8
📍 DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront
🎟️ Get your tickets or become a sponsor: https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/dine/tickets/tix

08/25/2026

Parenting is easier when you're not doing it alone. Starting Sept 10, we're hosting Parent Café at New Covenant Christian Center Church, four Thursdays of connection and conversation with other parents and caregivers in our community. Learn about the HOPE Framework, share your own wisdom, and leave with practical tools for your family.

Sign up today: https://bit.ly/CANCouncilParentCafe

08/24/2026

CAN Council CASA history was made Friday afternoon as we swore in our largest cohort ever, doubling our CASA coverage in Huron County in a single day. 🎉 The Honorable Judge Prill swore in 10 new CASA volunteers, and we welcomed back a previous CASA, bringing our total to 11 active advocates.

As we match each new CASA with a child in our community, our 22 CASA volunteers have the potential to represent an average of 48 children, well over half of the children currently in foster care across Huron County, and well above the state and national average.

"Thank you doesn't feel like enough for what these 11 individuals just committed to," said Caitlin Stone-Webber, Child Advocacy Services Director. "Each one will walk alongside a child through some of the hardest moments of their life, making sure their needs and their voice are never lost in the system. Friday afternoon, we didn't just swear in volunteers, we gave dozens of kids in our community someone who's truly in their corner."

Welcome to our newest CASAs, and thank you for your heart and commitment to the children. 💙

08/22/2026

Have you voted for CAN Council in Target Circle yet? Now tag a friend who shops at Target and ask them to do the same!

It's a small ask with a big payoff: more votes means more funding directed toward protecting kids and supporting families in Bay, Arenac, Saginaw, and Huron counties.

Step 1: Choose “My Target” in the Target app, or visit https://www.target.com/circle/community-voting in your browser.
Step 2: Tap ‘Cast votes’
Step 3: Find us & vote

08/22/2026

This week, CAN Council staff participated in Stewards of Children and Mandated Reporting Training. It's important that our staff have continued education on prevention and our roles as mandated reporters. It is also an opportunity for us to connect, have discussion, and ask questions. Your CAN Council team is always looking for ways to improve for the next child who walks through our door. 💙