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Inspiring Mentors Parents And Children Together.
This early education program is designed to mentor at-risk preschool and kindergarten children in Wayne County.
Work-study positions are available!
Please click here for resources within Wayne County, or feel free to contact us with any questions.
CAMPAIGNS
Child's Hope continues to raise awarness in the community, to prevent child abuse and neglect in Wayne County. Please click here to read about our campaigns, or to get involved.
ABOUT US
WHAT WE DO
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Hear the childrenBe aware of possible abuse and neglect around you. Know the signs. When you see them, don't turn away. Be INVOLVED.Contact Wayne County Child Protective Services at 800-716-2234 any time of day or night.They already know what fear, pain, and loss feel like. Show them what security, fun and hope feel like.Volunteer your time, even a little
Childs Hope is a central voice for the prevention of child abuse and neglect in Wayne County. Child’s Hope envisions building collaborations and programs that enable children, families and caregivers to break the cycle of abuse.
We believe children should be protected from the pain and suffering of child abuse and neglect.
Together we collaborate with other like-minded organizations in the community to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect prevention, strengthening families and fostering a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
We believe that all children can realize their full potential.
Together we will make a difference. Together we will be a child's hope.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
CHILD'S HOPE TRAININGS
Mandated Reporter TrainingNever Shake a BabyDon't Stress- Take 5My Body Is MineKnowlege is Power: Parents Working with CPS
Mandated Reporter Training
Never Shake a Baby
Don't Stress- Take 5
My Body Is Mine
Knowlege is Power: Parents Working with CPS
The Michigan Child Protection Law: Definitions
Great Start Collaborative Wayne
What to do when a baby cries
Resouces and Links
IMPACT: Inspiring Mentors Parents And Children Together
Students are welcome to volunteer with IMPACT or earn work-study funds.
IMPACT is Child's Hope's early education program designed to mentor at-risk preschool and kindergarten children in Wayne County. There are three initiatives related to the program. Please click on the links to the right ro read more about our program and goals.
Please click here for a list of all work-study positions available
Questions?
IMPACT LITERACY
This initiative is designed to mentor at-risk children, developing their language and literacy skills. Mentors spend critical one-on-one time with a partner child, implementing individualized lesson plans each week.
IMPACT PREVENTION
This initiative is designed to give children a voice in the community against child abuse and neglect. Mentors will implement the My Body Is Mine Training in the classroom to teach children about good touch and bad touch.
IMPACT HEALTH
This initiative is designed to teach children about healthy habits and being active. Mentors will create mini sessions to cover topics such as healthy eating, dental hygeine, being active, and much more.
If you are passionate about one of our initiatives in the IMPACT program, please click here to apply!
READY TO CHANGE A CHILD'S LIFE?
24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-716-2234
Parents Guide to working with CPS
RESOURCES AND LINKS
Child Help USA
Great Start Collaborative-Wayne
Kids on the Web
Kid Tips For Internet Use
KidsPeace Parenting Tips
Michigan Federation for Children and Families
Michigan's Children
National Clearinghouse on Child Buase and Neglect Information
National Fatherhood Initiative
National Parent Information Network
Parents Anonymous, Inc.
Prevent Child Abuse America
Tennyson Center for Children
Zero to Three
MICHIGAN CHILD PROTECTION LAW: DEFINITIONS
"Child abuse" means harm or threatened harm to a child's health or welfare by a parent, legal guardian, or any other person responsible for the child's health or welfare or by a teacher or teacher's aide that occurs through non-accidental physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or maltreatment.
"Child neglect" means harm or threatened harm to a child's health or welfare by a parent, legal guardian, or any other person responsible for the child's health or welfare that occurs through either of the following:
(1) Negligent treatment, including failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical care.
(2) Placing the child at an unreasonable risk to the child's health or welfare by failure of the parent, legal guardian, or other person responsible for the child's health or welfare to intervene to eliminate that risk when that person is able to do and has, or should have, knowledge of the risk.
From the Michigan Child Protection Law, FIA Pub 3 (Rev. 4-03)
WHAT TO DO WHEN A BABY CRIES
One of the hardest things for parents to deal with is a crying baby. Most babies have a fussy period towards the end of the day, until they are about four months old. When you first hear the baby cry, check to make sure his or her basic needs are met.
Does the diaper need changing? Are they hungry?
Some babies seem to console themselves and stop crying quickly. Other babies may cry a lot. This may be exhausting for the baby and frustrating for the parent. There are some things that may help. Start with the simplest things and move on to other techniques as necessary.
SIGNS OF PHYSICAL NEGLECT
PHYSICAL INDICATORS * Unattended medical needs * Consistent lack of supervision * Consistent hunger, inappropriate dress, poor hygiene * Distended stomach, emaciatedBEHAVIORAL INDICATORS * Regularly displays fatigue, falls asleep in class * Steals/hoards food, begs from classmates * Frequently absent or tardy * Reports no caretaker at home
PHYSICAL INDICATORS
* Unattended medical needs
* Consistent lack of supervision
* Consistent hunger, inappropriate
dress, poor hygiene
* Distended stomach, emaciated
BEHAVIORAL INDICATORS
* Regularly displays fatigue, falls
asleep in class
* Steals/hoards food, begs from
classmates
* Frequently absent or tardy
* Reports no caretaker at home
SIGNS OF SEXUAL ABUSE
PHYSICAL INDICATORS * Pain, itching, bruising or bleeding in genital area * Venereal disease * Frequent urinary or yeast infection * Massive weight changeBEHAVIORAL INDICATORS * Withdrawn, depressed * Sexual behaviors or references that are unusual for child's age * Seduction or promiscuous behavior * Poor self-esteem, self-devaluation, lack of confidence * Hysteria, lack of emotional control * Suicide attempts * Habit disorders (sucking, rocking)
* Pain, itching, bruising or bleeding in
genital area
* Venereal disease
* Frequent urinary or yeast infection
* Massive weight change
* Withdrawn, depressed
* Sexual behaviors or references that
are unusual for child's age
* Seduction or promiscuous behavior
* Poor self-esteem, self-devaluation,
lack of confidence
* Hysteria, lack of emotional control
* Suicide attempts
* Habit disorders (sucking, rocking)
SIGNS OF PHYSICAL ABUSE
* Adult/human bite marks, missing
clumps of hair
* Unexplained bruises, welts, loop
marks
* Unexplained burns
* Unexplained fractures, skin
lacerations/punctures or abrasions.
* Self destructive/self mutilation
* Withdrawn and/or aggressive
* Uncomfortable with physical contact
* Late to school, or stays late after
school as if afraid to go home
* Chronic runaway
* Complains of soreness or moves
uncomfortably
* Wears clothing inappropriate to the
weather to cover body
* Lack of impulse control
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How can I get involved?
Child's Hope continually strives to educate the community about child abuse and neglect prevention practices. The following are campaigns we run to provide parents and families with important information about preventing child abuse.
COMMUNITY DIAPER DRIVE
Child's Hope continually collects diapers to distribute to diapers banks and other organizations throughout Wayne County. Many families are struggling in these hard econmic times to provide the number of diapers needed to their child. Concequently children are sitting in the same diaper throughout the day. This can lead to excessive crying, and increased cases of child abuse. Something as small as a pack of diapers can help in preventing increased cases of abuse and neglect. If you would like to participate, you can either collect diapers in your community, or inidivually drop them off at the Child's Hope office. Thank you for your support!
LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Look Before You Leave is our initiative to remind parents and caregivers to never leave a child unattended in a car, even for a moment. You can help by spreading the message to look before you leave a vehicle. If you ever witness a child unattended in a vehicle, please contact your police department immediately.
Child's Hope Board Members 2010
Gail Bagale,
Save Our Children Coalition
Brenda D. Baker-Mbacke'
MI Supreme Court-Foster Care Review Board
Judith Barr
First Step
Julie Boggs
Wayne County Prosecutor's Office
Kate Callas
The Guidance Center
Zenna Elhasan
Allen Bros., PLLC
Michael A. Georges
Hungerford & Co. C.P.A.
Nancy Keller
Michigan. Dept. of Human Services
Mary Jo Kripowicz
MJ Capiol Consultung, LLC
Board Members Cont.
Carlynn Nichols
Detroit Wayne Community Mental Health
Rev. Constance Pipok
At-Large
Angela M. Povilaitis
Chief Referee Kelly Ramsey
Third Circuit Court-Family Division
Rita Talamonti
Mary Trepanier-Street
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Kathleen Urbats Wayne County Department of Public Health
Roderick Williams
Michigan State Police
Board Members
Officers
Trisha Stein
President
Valerie K. Murphy-Goodrich
City of Dearborn
Vice President
Amal Berry-Brown
Comerica Bank
Treasurer
Cynthia L.M. Swift
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Secretary
This dedicaiton is made in honor of Trisha Stein.
Contribution by Anne Marie Mervenne
Denise McDonald
This dedication is made in honor of Denise McDonald in recognition and appreciation of her many years of
contributions and community activism to the citizens
of the Dearborn community.
Contribution by June & Dennis Quatrine.
Child's Hope Events 2010
Hopes and Dreams
September 30, 2010
Bubbles and Beauty Pre-Event
September 16, 2010
You may now donate securely using PayPal.
Your generous gift helps Child's Hope become a central voice for child abuse prevention in Wayne County. We build collaborations and programs that enable children and families to break the cycle of child abuse.
How your dollars improve the lives of children in Wayne Country:
$50 provides five Head Start classrooms with child safety story books.
$75 provides the My Body is Mine safety presentation to two low-income pre-school classrooms.
$100 provides 25 teachers instruction and materials on recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse.
$200 provides four Never Shake a Baby programs, teaching new parents that shaking a baby can cause brain damage and even death.
$250 provides five Don't Stress - Take Five workshops for parents to prevent child abuse.
$500 provides copies of child abuse prevention resource materials to hundreds of schools annually.
$1000 enables Child's Hope to train 250 new mandated reporters per year.
Any amount will help, Give a child hope.
If you would like to donate to Child's Hope, please fill out the following form and click the "Donate" button below.
Thank you for your donation
This is a work-study position availale to UMD and HFCC students. If you do not have work-study, volunteers are welcome to apply.
Mentors who join this initiative will be expected to complete at least 300 hours within the IMPACT program
WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
4 hours one-on-one time with 1-2 partner children
2-3 hours lesson planning
1 hour meeting with team
3-4 hours teacher assistance time
TOTAL: 10 hours per week
*Mentors are welcome to work above 10 hours per week depending on avilability and class schedule
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
IMPACT LITERACY TEAM CAPTAIN
IMPACT LITERACY CORPS MEMBER
If you are passtionate about mentoring a child in need, please click here to apply!
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CONTACT US
Your name
Your email
If you have questions or would like to volunteer with Child's Hope, please fill out this form. Thank you for your support!
Your e-mail will be sent to:
Students- Please click on the IMPACT tab to apply to our program.Thank you.
Subject
Message
2 hours implementing the My Body Is Mine Training
1 hour lesson planning
3-4 hours working with Child's Hope staff (raising awareness in the community about child abuse and neglect prevention)
1-2 hours attending Child's Hope events
IMPACT PREVENTION TEAM CAPTAIN
IMPACT PREVENTION CORPS MEMBER
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2 hours implemening mini health sessions in the classroom
3-4 hours raising awarness in the community
IMPACT HEALTH TEAM CAPTAIN
IMPACT HEALTH CORPS MEMBER
Have Questions!?
Please look through the list below if you have questions about the program. If your question is not listed, please feel free to contact the Program Manager:
Rachel at IMPACT_childshope.org or 313-583-6401
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the IMPACT Program?
IMPACT is an early education program designed to mentor at-risk children in Wayne County.
Who mentors the children?
College students are recruited from UM-D and HFCC to fulfill the mentoring positions
When does the program start?
The Program runs for the fall and winter semesters, between the months of September and May
What do I need to qualify?
Students who want to apply for a job must have been awarded work-study funds from either UMD or HFCC. Previous experience working with yourng children is advised. Student who do not have work-study are welcome to volunteer with the program.
What is Work-Study?
Work-Study is a type of financial aid, awarded through your uinversity. It is an alternative to taking out loans, however, in order to earn the money awarded students must find a job that is work-study compatible.
What if I don't have work study?
Students can opt to volunteer in the program, without earning work-study and will stil be eligible for the $1,000 education award after completing at least 300 hours.
Will I be trained to work with the children?
Mentors will complete extensive training before entering the classroom. Team Captains will also spend an extra weekend training with the Program Manager in Ann Arbor.
What are the benefits of this position?
Students who enroll in the IMPACT program will be given the opportunity to expand their professional skills, along with helping a child in need. Students also become a part of an AmeriCorps program, a prestigious collaboration of programs designed to help communities in need. In addition, once students complete at least 300 hours within the program, they are eligible for a $1,000 AmeriCorps education award. (Some positions may require students to complete 450 hours)
How do I choose a position?
There are three initiatives in the IMPACT program. IMPACT Literacy focuses on mentoring children one-on-one in the classroom, IMPACT Health focuses on working with small groups of children to teach them about healthy habits, and IMPACT Prevention focuses on child abuse and neglect prevention in the community. Mentors should choose an initiative they are most passionate about.
About how many hours a week do Corps Members serve?
Corps Memerbs generally dedicate between 10 and 20 hours to the IMPACT program each week. All Corps Memebrs are expected to serve at least 300 hours over the course of two academic semesters.
Where is the program located?
The IMPACT program is located on the University of Michigan-Dearborn's campus, in the School of Education Building, Suite #264. For questions please contact the Program Manager, Rachel: 313-583-6401
How do I appy?
Please visit the "apply" page to request an application
Position Descriptions
Apply
IMPACT Home Page
IMPACT LITERACY: CORPS MEMBER (34 positions available, 300 hours)
Corps Members in the IMPACT Literacy program work one-on-one with at least one pre-school or kindergarten partner child. Corps Members serve as mentors to their partner child, focusing on strengthening language, literacy, math, and social skills, implementing two lesson plans each week. Mentors will also spend at least five hours in the classroom assisting the teacher and working with other children. Corps Members should be passionate about working with young children, and have good time management and organizational skills. Once Mentors fulfill 300 hours within the program they are eligible for a $1,000 education award, in addition to their work-study earnings.
IMPACT LITERACY: TEAM CAPTAIN (4 positions available, 450 hours)
Team Captains serving in the IMPACT Literacy program will be expected to fulfill all aspects of the IMPACT Literacy Corps Member position, and will also fulfill a key leadership role within the program. Team Captains will lead a group of 6-10 Corps Members, meeting each week with their team to help mentors prepare for upcoming lessons. Team Captains will provide support to their team by problem solving together, creating individualized lesson plans, and keeping mentors motivated throughout the year. Team Captains will be expected to fulfill 450 hours within the program, which will include a weekend training off-site with all other Team Captains and the Program Manager. Team Captains should have strong organization and leaderships skills, work well on a team, and be willing to attend other IMPACT and Childs Hope events when their schedule allows. Once Team Captains fulfill 450 hours within the program they are eligible for a $1,000 education award, in addition to their work-study earnings.
IMPACT PREVENTION: CORPS MEMBER (3 positions available, 300 hours)
Corps Members in the IMPACT Prevention program will focus on child abuse and neglect prevention in Wayne County, serving closely with the staff members of Childs Hope. Members will be trained to implement the My Body Is Mine Training in preschool and kindergarten classrooms, which is designed to teach children about the difference between good touch and bad touch. During this training, Corps Member will use a non-threatening approach to discuss this topic, reading the Your Body Belongs To You storybook, and teaching the children a short and fun song-and-dance routine. Corps Members will also volunteer within the Childs Hope organization, helping prepare and set-up for large fundraising events. Corps Members will be eligible for a $1,000 education award upon successful completion of the program requirements. Corps Members may be asked to attend occasional weekend events.
IMPACT PREVENTION: TEAM CAPTAIN (1 position, 450 hours)
Team Captains serving in the IMPACT Prevention program will commit to serving at least 450 hours over the course of two academic semesters. Team Captains will be expected to fulfill the requirements listed in the IMPACT Prevention Corps Member description, along with fulfilling a key leadership position within the program. The Impact Prevention Team Captain will meet with a group of 3 other Corps Members to set up child abuse and neglect trainings in the community. The Team Captain will also work closely with the Executive Director and Program Manager of Childs Hope, implementing the My Body is Mine Training, and also helping to plan and implement large fundraising events, including the Hopes and Dreams event in early fall, and the Blue Ribbon Walk in early spring. Team Captains should have strong leadership and organization skills, and should be able to work well on a team. Team Captains will be eligible for a $1,000 education award upon successful completion of the program requirements. Team Captains may be asked to attend occasional weekend events.
IMPACT HEALTH: CORPS MEMBER (3 positions available, 300 hours)
Corps Members serving in the IMPACT Health program will work in preschool and kindergarten classrooms, implementing mini-sessions focused on making healthy choices. Corps Members will cover topics such as staying active, healthy food choices, proper hygiene, healthy dental practices, and much more. Corps Members will be responsible for creating and gathering necessary materials for the sessions, while also running campaigns related to critical health issues throughout the academic year. Corps Members will be eligible for a $1,000 education award upon successful completion of the program requirements.
IMPACT HEALTH: TEAM CAPTAIN (1 position available, 450 hours)
The IMPACT Health Team Captain will be responsible for fulfilling all the requirements of an IMPACT Health Corps Member, while serving a key leadership role in the program. Team Captains will dedicate to serving at least 450 hours within the IMPACT program. Team Captains will meet with 3 Corps Members to plan the mini health sessions, while helping to gather necessary materials. Team Captains will also lead a health-related initiative throughout the academic year, raising awareness in the community about starting healthy practices at an early age. Team Captains should have strong leadership and organizational skills, along with being able to work well on a team. Team Captains will be eligible for a $1,000 education award upon successful completion of the program requirements.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR (1 position available, 300 hours)
The IMPACT Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for organizing volunteer events within the community for both Corps Members, and outside volunteers to attend. The Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with Corps Members in the IMPACT program to provide service opportunities. The VC will also be responsible for recruiting 60 outside volunteers over the course of two academic semesters to participate in service events. The Volunteer Coordinator should have strong organizational, people, and leadership skills, and be passionate about making a difference in the community.
IMPACT APPLICATION
If you are interested in applying to the IMPACT program please download and fill out the application below. Please take time to read the position descriptions in each of the three initiatives (Literacy, Health, Prevention) before filling out an application.
*Please note: Students will only be paid through work study funds. If you have not been awarded work study, please check with financial aid.
*Students are welcome to volunteer within the program. Those who volunteer will still be eligible for the $1,000 education award.
2010-2011
Once you have filled out the application please e-mail it to Rachel at:
IMPACT_childshope.org
Thank you for your interest in the program!
Stay Connected!
Please feel free to look over our newsletters and brochures to learn more about our organization and accomplishments this past year.
Thank you for your interest in Child's Hope.
child's hope trainings
Hopes and Dreams September 30, 2010
Please click on a heading to purchase a ticket
Ticket Prices
Founding Friends $175
Patron $100
Founding Friends ticket includes admission to Hopes and Dreams and an additional exclusive "thank you" event sponsored by Neiman Marcus, Date TBD.
Patron ticket includes admission to Hopes and Dreams dinner and Neiman Marcus fashion Show.
Sponsorship Packages
Benevolent Benefactor $2,500
Year of Hope $5,000
* Your name on all printed material including invitations, press
releases, event signage program, and recognition during the event.
* 8 Founding Friend tickets to the event.
* Your logo will be included on the Childs Hope website as a sponsor.
* Your Name receives top billing on all printed material
* Significant recognition of your sponsorship during the event.
* A prominent table of 10 Founding Friend at the event.
Dedicated Donor $1,500
Selfless Supporter $1,000
* Your name on event signage, program and recognition during the event.
* 6 Founding Friend tickets to the event
* 4 Founding Friend tickets to the event.
Caring Contributor $500
Please consider becoming a table host of 10 guests. Table hosts are welcome to download the form. Once you fill out the form, you can use paypal to make a donation in the total amount.
* Your name on event signage and program.
* 2 Founding Friend tickets to the event.
Please join us for our annual Bubbles and Beauty Event, hosted by Neiman Marcus.
This event is prior to Hopes and Dreams on
Attendees will have exclusive access to the Neiman Marcus cosmetic department, at Somerset Collection- South. Light hours d'oeurves and refreshments will be served.
Proceeds from all sales that evening will go to Child's Hope.
Neiman Marcus
Somerset Collection- South
5:00-9:00pm
Tickets are not necessary for this event, however you must RSVP to office_childshope.org
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MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING
Teaches professionals and frontline childcare providers about Michigan's Child Protection Law. The workshop discusses professional responsibilites to report suspected abuse and/or neglect, how to recognize signs of abuse and/or neglect, how to properly report your suspicions, and how the child welfare system works. This is a group training that can be arranged at any location in Wayne County. Child's Hope trains more than 2,000 professionals a year.
NEVER SHAKE A BABY
A program for parents and professionals alike about Shaken Baby Syndrome. During this workshop we discuss the tragic syndrome; how it happens, the irreversible brain damage, blindness, mental retardation, developmental delays, as well as the deaths it can cause. Attendees also learn new techniques to sooth a baby and how to advise people who help care for your child in order to prevent this kind of tragedy from happening.
DON'T STRESS-TAKE 5
Workshop for parents that also may be informaive to professionals. Parents lean how to better manage stressful situations, effective discipline techniques, self control methods, and earned rewards. Through group problem solving, visioning, and true-to-life experience, participants learn to apply stress-relieving techniques in their own lives.
PARENTS WORKING WITH CPS
This training for parents will give parents the tools they need to advocate for themselves and for their children.This training will also assist community members in supporting families. Trainers include Parent Partners and parents with first-hand experience with the CPS system.
Click here for a Parents Guice to working with CPS
MY BODY IS MINE
Presenters to out to schools to facilitate this sexual abuse prevention workshop that combines song, dance, and a story to teach 3-4 year old children about inappropriate touching. The children learn that they have the right not to be touched, especially inappropriately, and the importance of telling a treusted adult. Over 400 children are trained annually.
Please click here to purchase a ticket or become a sponsor
INSTRUCTIONS: STEP 1
< Please enter your first and last name
< Please enter a valid e-mail address
< Please enter Hopes and Dreams in the Subject box
< Please enter the names of the indiviuals with whom you would like to be seated along with your phone number in the message box.
Once you have completed this form, please hit send. You can then click on a paypal button below to finalize your ticket purchase.
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STEP 2: PLEASE CLICK ON A LINK BELOW
Patron
$100
Founding Friend
$175
Caring Contributor
$500
Selfless Supporter
$1,000
Dedicated Donor
$1,500
Benevolent Benefactor
$2,500
Year of Hope
$5,000
Child Help
Childhelp USA
Great Start Collaborative- Wayne
Kids Tips
National Clearing house on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
Nation Fatherhood Initiative
Parents Anonymous Inc.
WEBSITES:
Child's Hope is generousley supported by:
UPCOMING EVENTS
Child's Hope is proud to sponsor our 6th annual Hopes and Dreams: A Girls' Night Out fundraising event and Neiman Marcus fashion show on September 30, 2010. Please click herefor more details, or to reserve a ticket. We hope to see you there!
