Washtenaw Area Council For Children

08/29/2026

JOIN US!!

https://washtenawchildren.networkforgood.com/events/103510-2026-gathering-for-good

08/29/2026

https://washtenawchildren.networkforgood.com/projects/304113-safety-starts-with-us

School starts soon. Safety starts with us. You can help Washtenaw Area Council for Children provide Body Safety education for elementary students and Cyber Safety education for middle and high school students. Your support can help fund these programs that teach thousands of children ...

08/27/2026

As children grow, they naturally become curious about their bodies and begin to explore what feels good and safe. This curiosity is a normal part of healthy development, and understanding it can empower adults to foster open, supportive conversations that guide children toward healthy boundaries and body awareness.

https://www.d2l.org/safety-in-seconds-healthy-sexual-development/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

08/27/2026

Click here today to purchase your tickets to Gathering for Good! Don't miss our premier event of the year!

https://washtenawchildren.networkforgood.com/events/103510-2026-gathering-for-good

08/26/2026

ONE MORE WEEK TO GET YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS!

Dine, celebrate, raise funds for children! Join us for a meaningful evening of good food, community, and giving as we come together to support programs that help children thrive! Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of kids who need us most.

Join Us for Gathering for Good on Oct 2!

08/25/2026

If you prefer to speak to someone directly,
you can contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s Call Center.

We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)

08/24/2026

Healthy Sexual Development Guide

https://www.d2l.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Tips-for-Parents-PDFS-2025.pdf

The link above will help adults understand age-appropriate behaviors and support healthy conversations about bodies, privacy, and boundaries.

08/23/2026

Back-to-School Photos: Share Smiles, Not Sensitive Information

As the school year kicks off, social media will light up with proud parents posting first-day photos. It's a heartwarming tradition, but it can also unintentionally expose sensitive information about your child.

Details like school name, grade level, teacher, age and even physical characteristics may seem harmless, but they can be exploited by predators or scammers targeting your child or family.

Even with strict privacy settings, the safest choice is to limit what you share online.

Avoid posting:

School name or location
Age or birthdate
Teacher’s name or classroom
Physical details like height or weight
Personal clues (e.g., answers to security questions)
It is worth treating everyday details with the same caution you would give to a password or a PIN. Celebrate safely with fun captions, close ups of backpacks or shoes or a creative back-to-school sign that does not include identifying information. Let's keep the memories joyful and private. ( Michigan State Police)

08/23/2026

Join WACC at our annual fundraising event and community gathering on Friday, October 2nd! Buy your early bird tickets today!

https://washtenawchildren.networkforgood.com/events/103510-2026-gathering-for-good

08/22/2026

A Safer School Year Starts With Prepared Adults

As children return to classrooms, sports, programs, and after-school activities, they will spend more time with trusted adults across their communities. Most of these experiences are positive, but child sexual abuse can happen in any community, and prevention cannot rest on children alone.



Adults need the knowledge and confidence to recognize concerning behaviors, reduce opportunities for abuse, and respond when a child needs help.



This back-to-school season, choose how you will take action:

https://www.d2l.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Back-to-School-Checklist-AUG2026.pdf