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On the campus of the

University of Michigan-Dearborn

College of Education, Health, & Human

Services

19000 Hubbard Drive, Suite 256

Dearborn, MI 48126

Phone: 313-583-6401

Fax: 313-583-6402

E-mail: office@childshope.org

Website: www.childshope.org

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The “Read To Me” early literacy program for preschoolers provides mentors to young children and their families, giving them the building blocks and tools they need to be successful as they enter school.

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Phone: 313-583-6401

www.childshope.org

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HEAR AND HELP THE CHILDREN:HEAR AND HELP THE CHILDREN:HEAR AND HELP THE CHILDREN:HEAR AND HELP THE CHILDREN:

• Be aware of possible abuse and

neglect around you. Know the

signs. When you see them, don’t

turn away. Be INVOLVED.

• If you suspect a child is being If you suspect a child is being If you suspect a child is being If you suspect a child is being

abused or neglected, contact abused or neglected, contact abused or neglected, contact abused or neglected, contact

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• Make a tax-deductible donation

to Child’s Hope.

The “Read to Me” Program is

sponsored by PNC Bank.

Mandated Reporter TrainingMandated Reporter TrainingMandated Reporter TrainingMandated Reporter Training

A workshop that teaches professionals

about Michigan’s Child Protection Laws.

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A project dedicated to the prevention of

child abuse and neglect in Wayne County.

Child’s Hope collaborates with Kids-Talk

Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) to

supply soft, colorful

blankets to children

seen for medical

evaluation for

suspected abuse.

My Body is MineMy Body is MineMy Body is MineMy Body is Mine

This is a presentation

that combines song,

dance, and a story to teach preschool aged

children about protecting their bodies.

Never Shake a BabyNever Shake a BabyNever Shake a BabyNever Shake a Baby

This workshop is for parents and

professionals to learn about the effects of

abusive head trauma. Attendees also learn

techniques to sooth a baby.

Look Before You LeaveLook Before You LeaveLook Before You LeaveLook Before You Leave

This awareness campaign educates parents

and caregivers of the dangers that occur

when children are left unattended in or

around motor vehicles through media

messages and posters.

Safe SleepSafe SleepSafe SleepSafe Sleep

This workshop educates parents and

caregivers about the safest environment

for a baby to sleep.

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Child’s Hope is a central

voice for the prevention of

child abuse and neglect in

Wayne County, building

collaborations and

programs that enable chil-

dren and families to break

the cycle of child abuse.

Child’s Hope, under its agreement with the

Michigan Children’s Trust Fund, is responsible

for providing prevention services to the Out-

Wayne County communities, including:

Allen Park

Belleville

Brownstown

Canton

Dearborn

Dearborn Heights

Ecorse

Flat Rock

Garden City

Gibraltar

Grosse Ile

Huron Township

Inkster

Lincoln Park

Livonia

Melvindale

New Boston

Northville

Plymouth

Plymouth Twp

Redford

River Rouge

Riverview

Rockwood

Romulus

Southgate

Sumpter Twp

Taylor

Trenton

Van Buren Twp

Wayne

Westland

Woodhaven

Wyandotte

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Children Through EducationChildren Through EducationChildren Through EducationChildren Through Education

Children’s SummitChildren’s SummitChildren’s SummitChildren’s Summit

Child’s Hope reaches out to people in our

communities who care about children with

our summit every other year.

The Summit educates and mobilizes com-

munities to address the risks and protective

factors that affect the health and well-

being of children.

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for Preventionfor Preventionfor Preventionfor Prevention

Child’s Hope collaborates with parents,

service providers, the faith-based commu-

nity and other professionals to raise aware-

ness related to child abuse and neglect.