Professional Documents
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State Plan
for Strengthening Michigans
Children & Families
The Childrens Trust Fund serves as a voice for Michigans children and
families and promotes their health, safety and welfare by funding effective local programs
and services that prevent child abuse and neglect.
The 2016-2017 State Plan for Strengthening Michigans Children & Families describes
the ways in which the Childrenstable
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Message from the Leadership
On behalf of our Board of Directors, Childrens Trust Fund staff and our state and local
partners, it is our pleasure to present the 2016-2017 State Plan for Strengthening
Michigans Children & Families.
The Childrens Trust Fund (CTF) is Michigans long-standing state leader for child abuse and neglect
prevention efforts. We are supporting a statewide network of 73 local councils that bring a voice to the
critical role of prevention in a full array of services for children and families. At any time we are funding
over 20 community direct service programs which target the needs of the most vulnerable and challenged
families. We are leading or collaborating on critical policy and education efforts on research and cutting-edge
approaches to serving families.
The CTF was established in 1982 as an organization to lead child abuse and neglect prevention efforts for
the State of Michigan. The organization functions as a public non-profit with a Board of Directors appointed
by the Governor and is housed within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The vision
for CTF was that of Dr. Ray Helfer, a pediatrician from Lansing who at the time was a nationally recognized
expert on child abuse and neglect and its consequences for the children who were victims. Dr. Helfer recognized
the need for a protected fund that would be available to serve families who may have risks and challenges in
their circumstances and would benefit from support. Further, he recognized that, if such a fund was to be stable,
it needed to be protected and insulated from resources that are used to intervene once abuse or neglect has
occurred. His vision led to the creation of Michigans Childrens Trust Fund.
This 2016-2017 plan and 2013-2015 report contains information both on the work with which we are currently
involved as well as our plans moving forward for continuous quality services and improvement. We remain
committed to being a voice in the public policy arena for child abuse prevention. We hope that this plan and
report inspires you to be a partner in our efforts to make Michigan the best place for all children to reach their
fullest potential.
Period of PURPLE Crying in conjunction with the National The National Alliance of Childrens Trust and Prevention Funds
Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome Child Trafficking
Parent Leadership Safe Sleep
Collaborative Partners
CTF staff works with numerous organizations and initiatives:
Child Trafficking Protocol Interagency Task Force Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board
Circle of Parents Michigan Fatherhood Coalition
Citizen Review Panel for Prevention Michigan KIDS Count
Early Childhood Investment Corporation Michigan League for Public Policy
Great Start Systems Team National Alliance of Childrens Trust and Prevention Funds
Lansing Area Exchange Club Pam Posthumus Signature Auction Event Advisory Committee
Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Parent Leadership in State Government Advisory Board
Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute for Child and Family Parenting Awareness Michigan
Development National Steering Committee Prevent Child Abuse America
Michigans Children Michigan Infant Safe Sleep Advisory Committee
Michigan Coalition for Children and Families University of Michigan Child Abuse and Neglect Conference
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Direc t Ser vice Grants
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Direc t Ser vice Grants
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Direc t Ser vice Grantees 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 5
MAP KEY
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Local Councils
Overview
Local Councils have as their primary purpose the Thank you so much for the Welcome Newborns Program.
development and facilitation of a collaborative community I am 40 years of age and had my first child. I didnt think
prevention program within a specific geographic area. Local I would benefit from the Welcome Newborns program, but
Councils help assure that every county has a prevention presence. it has been a lifesaver! My mom and I watched the Period
of PURPLE Crying and Happiest Baby on the Block
Local Councils develop their programming based on defined local
DVDs. Every new parent should see them. The Program
needs. Funding is typically used for primary prevention activities
(prior to any abuse or neglect being identified), including: public has made me a better Mom! Anonymous
awareness campaigns; parent education and youth mentoring
programs; trainings and annual conferences; capacity building; Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month
and violence prevention programs. All programming is based on Overview: April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention (CAP)
the Protective Factors Framework (see page 4), which is built from Month and anually celebrated across Michigan. CTF promotes
research-based concepts that help prevent child abuse and neglect. CAP month via state and local education and advocacy efforts.
Local councils also play a role in the process of awarding grants to
Direct Service programs. Pinwheels for Prevention: Pinwheels for Prevention is a
nationwide campaign of Prevent Child Abuse America
Local Council Programming (PCAA). CTF distributes pinwheels to Local Councils
throughout the state to promote CAP Month.
Local Councils collaborate frequently with community partners
and other Local Councils throughout the year. Examples of R
esource Materials: CTF produces and posts on its website a
Local Council programming include: comprehensive CAP Month toolkit with tools and resources
to highlight the value of a comprehensive, evidence-based
Child sexual abuse prevention, parenting (including infant
approach to child abuse prevention.
safe sleep and infant head trauma prevention), anti-bullying,
mandated reporter and training sessions to the professional Capital Rally: CTF sponsors Prevention Awareness Day.
community. The event includes a procession and ceremonial planting of
Car seat safety inspections. a pinwheel garden. A Legislative Education Day component
Information booth staffing. is part of the days events to enable participants to speak
directly to their legislators about prevention issues and efforts.
Baby pantry support.
Newspaper articles.
2016-2017 CAP Month Plan
Public service announcements.
CTF will continue to provide statewide leadership for CAP
2016-2017 Plan Month initiatives to heighten awareness and educate about child
abuse and neglect prevention, to include:
Host a monthly Local Council workgroup meeting.
Conduct regional meetings. 1) The Prevention Awareness Day rally event at the State
Sponsor an annual training. Capitol in recognition of CAP Month, including a
Legislative Education Day component.
Facilitate Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month activities.
Provide ongoing training and technical support. 2) The Pinwheels for Prevention campaign which includes
Educate and promote Safe Sleep practices. providing pinwheels to Local Councils.
Provide training and technical assistance to Local Councils. 3) The development of a CAP Month toolkit.
Encourage Local Council collaboration. 4) A continued collaboration with MDHHS and the Governors
The CTF will collaborate with state, federal and Office to secure the designation of April as Child Abuse
private entities to improve the capacity to deliver high Prevention Month.
quality prevention services.
The CTF will review programming and other data to advance
Local Council continuous quality improvement endeavors.
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Local Councils
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Local Councils
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Donor History 2013-2015
$100,000 - $110,000
$50,000 - $99,999
$30,000 - $49,999
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Donor History 2013-2015
$20,000 - $29,999
Chamberlains
Auction Gallery
$10,000 - $19,999
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Donor History 2013-2015
$5,000 - $9,999
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Donor History 2013-2015
The Honorable
Randy Richardville
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Donor History 2013-2015
The Honorable John Engler MSU Federal Credit Union Goldfish Swim School
Michael Foley & Ann Routt National Wine and Spirits of Michigan Gordon Food Service
Ford Motor Company OBrien Construction Company, Inc. Greektown Casino Hotel
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap Deborah OBrien Richard Herrmann
Bruce Gerhart Courtney Piotrowski & Charles Smith Karl Ieuter
Grand Traverse Pie Company Plante Moran Infinity & Ovation Yacht Charters
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa The Honorable Lisa Posthumus Lyons Island House Hotel
Handcrafted Portraits The Honorable John Proos LaFarge North America
Kenneth Hayward Protect Painters Lake Superior State University
HealthPlus of Michigan The Honorable Al Pscholka Lansing Association of Black Social
Renze Hoeksema Public Sector Consultants Workers
The Honorable Ken Horn Quicken Loans Live Nation Entertainment
J. C. Huizenga Timothy & Donna Quinlan Lockworx Aveda Salon
IBM Andrew Richner MGM Grand Detroit
Integratec Services, LLC Brian & Tiffany Rooney Michigan Association of Counties
Kentwood Office Furniture Vivek & Amy Sankaran Michigan Association of School Boards
David & Betsy Klein The Honorable Bill Schuette & Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers
KMG Prestige, Inc. Cynthia Schuette Michigan Dental Association
The Honorable Mike Kowall Scofes & Associates Consulting, Inc. Michigan Housing Council
Lake Lansing Family Practice SEMCO Energy Michigan League for Public Policy
Lake Trust Credit Union Spartan Stores Michigan Public Health Institute
Lansing Area Exchange Club Spectrum Health Midland Area Community Foundation
Lansing Fire Department - Local 421 Sproles Governmental Consulting MSU Department of Advertising,
LarC Properties Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Public Relations & Retailing
LA-Z-BOY TEKsystems The Honorable Mike Nofs
Lockwood Companies The Dirty Helens Oakland University
Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Troppo Palace Sports & Entertainment
Gotting, Inc. W. K. Kellogg Foundation Doug Paterson
Love Botswana Outreach Mission Waste Management Payable Guide Service, LLC
Martin Waymire Whirlpool Corporation PNC Bank
McLaren Greater Lansing Melissa Yutzey Roman Manufacturing
MDHHS - Business Service Centers Rome Properties, LLC
MDHHS - Children Services $999 - $500 Saginaw Valley State University
Administration Acuitas Saper Galleries and Custom Framing
MDHHS - Field Operations Amtrak Sea Glass Fine Art Photography
Administration The Honorable James Ananich Senior PGA Championship
Dave and Peggy Meador Belle Tire Shinola Detroit
MHT Housing Duane Berger Shirkey, Michael
Michigan Bankers Association The Honorable Virg Bernero Shortt Dental
Michigan Department of Environmental Boyne T J Acquisitions, LLC
Quality Bruce Family Foundation The Craft Agency, Inc.
Michigan Education Special Services Capital Area Career Center The Granger Group
Association Capitol National Bank Tullymore Golf Club
Michigan Legislative Consultants Common Ground Music Festival Two Men and A Truck
Michigan Manufacturers Association Marjorie Crossman UFCW Local 951
Michigan State Police Kenneth & Christine Cymbalski University of Michigan - Dearborn
Michigan State University Detroit Lions Vail Resorts
Michigan Department of Talent & Matthew DeWolf Lynn Weimeister
Economic Development Douglas J Salon and Spa Welded Creations Plus
Midwest Strategy Group Eastern Michigan University Wharton Center
Miller Canfield Edge Partnerships Willow Creek Golf Club
MiSDU/Informatix Experience Grand Rapids Ronald Wilson
Nancy Moody Firekeepers Casino Hotel Wines for Humanity
MotorCity Casino Hotel Frontier Development Group
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C h i l d r e n s A d v o c a t e A w a r d R e c i p i e n t s
The Childrens Trust Fund Childrens Advocate Award began in 2012. The award is presented annually at the
Pam Posthumus Signature Auction Event. Awardees are Michigan citizens who are passionate voices for programs, services
and policies that support the prevention of child abuse and neglect in Michigan. The Michigan Childrens Trust Fund is proud to
have honored the following Childrens Advocate Award recipients.
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C h i l d r e n s A d v o c a t e A w a r d A r t i s t s
Artists The Childrens Advocate Award is a unique, original Michigan-made artwork aimed at capturing the special essence,
wonder and promise of childhood. A local Michigan artist is annually selected for their skill and expertise. CTF is honored to have
worked with the following artists and grateful for their contributions.
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CTF Board of Directors
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CTF Board of Directors
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CTF Social Media