The mission of The Voice for Clinton County’s Children is
to advocate and to serve
in the best interests of children in our community.
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Child Advocacy Center (CAC)
is a community based, child-focused and child-friendly facility where representatives from many disciplines (including Community Representatives, Law Enforcement, Medical, Mental Health, Prosecutor's Office, and Victim Advocates) discuss and make decisions about investigation, treatment and prosecution of child abuse cases. The primary goal is to ensure Clinton County children are not further victimized by the systems designed to protect them. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Volunteers are appointed by the court to a child (or sibling group) and visit the child(ren) every 7 to 10 days. Through their consistent visits, CASA Advocates really get to know their child(ren). CASA Advocates report back to the court how the child(ren) are doing throughout their foster care journey to a safe, permanent home. |
Adults can change their circumstances; children cannot. Children are powerless, and in difficult situations they are the victims of every sorrow and mischance and rage around them, for children feel all of these things but without any of the ability that adults have to change them. Whatever can take a child beyond such circumstances, therefore, is an alleviation and a blessing ~Mary Oliver~ |
We invite YOU to take a Tour of Hope!
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Children are the future and hope for the success of our community. Through generous donations from groups, families, and individuals, our office is a welcoming child-friendly atmosphere with brightly colored murals painted throughout our office.
We invite individuals and groups to take a tour--hear personal stories and learn more about our programs and the impact so many like YOU are making in support of abused and neglected children in Clinton County. Contact us today at 989-640-5681 or KellySchaferED@gmail.com to schedule a Tour of Hope for you, your family, service club, religious organization, workplace, or group. |
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Board of Directors
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Executive Officers
President: Shelley Hunt, St. Johns Big Boy Vice President: Melissa Gibson, PSC Consultants Secretary/Treasurer: Courtney Samson, Fifth Third Bank |
Polly Brainerd, Prevention Specialist
Katie Eccleton, The Emerald Mary Beth Elstro, DHHS, Retired Jill Henry, Jackson National Life Insurance Anne Hill, Community Representative Elizabeth Nobis, J.D., Retired Dr. Donald Porter, Sparrow Clinton Hospital |
Advisors:
Jamie Lovelace, Department of Health and Human Services
Honorable Lisa Sullivan, 29th Judicial Circuit Court Family Division
Jamie Lovelace, Department of Health and Human Services
Honorable Lisa Sullivan, 29th Judicial Circuit Court Family Division
DONATE TODAY and make a difference in the lives of children!
Donations are utilized to serve Clinton County children.
Our program is a 501(c)3 charitable organization; donations may be tax deductible, please consult your personal tax advisor.
Donations are utilized to serve Clinton County children.
Our program is a 501(c)3 charitable organization; donations may be tax deductible, please consult your personal tax advisor.
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The Voice for Clinton County's Children 1207 N. US 27, St. Johns, MI 48879 Kelly L. Schafer, M.S., Executive Director Phone: (989 ) 640-5681 E-mail: KellySchaferED@gmail.com |