Officers Chair Dawn Wagoner Grand Traverse/Sheriff’s Department 231.995.5029 Vice-chair Andrea Russell, LMSW Pine Rest Traverse City Clinic 231.947.2255 Treasurer Heidi Wendel, CPA Dennis, Gartland and Niergarth 231.946.1722 Coordinator/Secretary Linda Wood tricountycoalition@yahoo.com 231.929.4166 Board Members Jennifer Berkey MSU Extension Deb Ehle Addiction Treatment Services Kate Esckilsen Juvenile Court-Family Division Director Doula Teen Parent Program Kim Forsyth Traverse City Area Public Schools Barbara Kennison, Ph.D. Private Practices Kris Lagios, MSW Kalkaska County Department of Human Services Pat Lewallen Traverse City Area Public Schools Dawn McLaughlin Grand Traverse/Leelanau Department of Human Services Marybeth Novak Catholic Human Services Mickie Novorolsky Women’s Resource Center Amelia Siders, Ph.D., L.L.P. Private Practice Sallie Van Avery Northwest Michigan Human Services Sara Weatherholt Traverse City Area Public Schools	About us Resources Donate Grants Contact us	What's New
	Child Abuse Prevention is Everyone's Responsibility TCCPCAN History The Tri-County Coalition for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (TCCPCAN) is a designated local council of the Michigan Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) for Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Kalkaska counties. It was formed in 1983 and incorporated in 1985 as a nonprofit organization. In 1993, TCCPCAN received a 501(c)3 status from the Internal Revenue Service. The coalition is made up of a group of volunteers both lay and professional committed to helping children and their families. Vision An organization dedicated to assuring that all children in Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties live in an environment free of child abuse and neglect. Mission Our mission is to promote greater public awareness of the causes, incidents and effects of child abuse and neglect; to provide the opportunity for networking, sharing and collaboration; and to help fund the development of prevention programs in Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau Counties. Values Children need to be safe, valued and free from child abuse and neglect. Programs and services can help parents to keep their children safe and free from child abuse and neglect. Our communities have the capability of increasing the prevention of child abuse & neglect. Recent activities Traverse City Area Pubic Schools/Traverse City High School Teen Parenting Education Modules Doula Teen Parent Program (DTPP) - Newsletter - a mentoring program for expectant and new moms Our communities have the capability of increasing the prevention of child abuse & neglect. Leelanau County Family Coordinating Council Conscious Discipline Project (parenting classes) North Shore Safe Kids: Expectant Parent Car Seat Program Teen Health Corner: Northside Parenting Class for teen and young parents Traverse City Area Public School’s Gender Equity Committee -- Tough Guise: Violence, Media & the Crisis in Masculinity" (non-bullying program) Grand Traverse Area Shaken Baby Committee Project Brought in speaker "Jeanne Fowler," a victim of abuse, who spoke to counselors, school personnel, law enforcement, etc. on what signs to look for in children in abusive situations Sponsored five Mandatory Reporter Trainings throughout the year to childcare providers and school personnel to help them in there reporting of child abuse. Provided many printed brochures and flyers free of charge to families and agencies on topics of parenting, prevention, etc.
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