News and Articles of Interest

A pilot project helped kids and reduced state caseloads – so why is the project ending?

This Michigan Radio piece examines a major funding cut that drastically affects our Healthy Start program.

Statewide call center opens to field reports of suspected abuse and neglect in Michigan

The Grand Rapids-based office will handle all cases for more consistency in child safety and can be reached toll-free at 855-444-3911.

Home visits aim to give Kent County kids healthy start, despite report showing rising numbers in poverty

Our Kent County Healthy Start home visiting program is featured as one of the leading prevention initiatives in Kent County.

Kent County Kids Report: One in Five live in poverty

Our Chief Operating Officer, Sue Toman, provides perspective on how poverty has a spillover effect on child abuse and neglect and education and health.

Rate of abuse and neglect increased by 1/3 over past decade

Wood TV 8 interviews our Executive Director, Candace Cowling, regarding the recent Kids Count data showing a significant increase in child abuse and neglect across Michigan.