Officers
Deb Blashill
Hospital Solutions of Michigan
231.342.3437
Board Members
MSU Extension
Kalkaska County Department of Human Services
Grand Traverse/Leelanau Department of Human Services
Catholic Human Services
Dennis, Gartland, and Neirgarth
DTPP
Boys & Girls Club
Women's Resource Center
Juvenile Court- Family Division
Pine Rest Traverse City clinic
Private Practice (in-active)
Private Practice
Grand Traverse/Leelanau Department of Human Services
Benodjehn Center department manager
Traverse City Area Public Schools
NWMI4C
SASATEAM
Holy Cross Children’s Serv.
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
Munson Medical Center
POSITION AVAILABLE
Executive Director/Forensic Interviewer
Full time position for newly established Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center, located in Traverse City, Michigan. MSW and Forensic Interviewing experience required. Duties include interviewing, facilitating assessment, intervention, treatment and prevention of child sexual and physical abuse as well as other duties as outlined by the Board. Applicants can obtain more information regarding requirements on our website: www.traversebaycac.org or call Detective Dawn Wagoner at (231) 995-5029. Resumes accepted through January 11, 2010.
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
- 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.