2016 - 2017 State Plan for Strengthening ’s Children & Families Message from the Leadership

The Children’s Trust Fund serves as a voice for Michigan’s children and families and promotes their health, safety and welfare by funding effective local programs and services that prevent child abuse and neglect. The 2016-2017 State Plan for Strengthening Michigan’s Children & Families describes the ways in which the Children’stable Trust of Fundcontent has goes organized here efforts to respond to its critical mission to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Highlights and Collaborative Partners ...... 2 Direct Service Grants ...... 3-5 . . . Map of Funded Programs ...... 6 . . . Local Councils ...... 7-9 . . . Special Programs and Initiatives ...... 10-11 Fund Development and Donors ...... 12-17. . . . Children’s Advocate Award Recipients & Artists ...... 18-19 . . Board of Directors ...... 20-21

2013/2014/2015 CTF Revenues 2013/2014/2015 CTF Expenses

Program Support – 12%

Auction Administration 12% Federal Support 19% Replenish “Rainy Day” License Plate Sales – 4% 37% Reserves – 12% Tax Campaign – 3% Other – 4% Fund Development – 5% Return to Trust Investments Grants Trust Corpus – 1% 40% 52%

$9,597,847.21 $9,597,847.21 Message from the Leadership

On behalf of our Board of Directors, Children’s Trust Fund staff and our state and local partners, it is our pleasure to present the 2016-2017 State Plan for Strengthening Michigan’s Children & Families .

The Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) is Michigan’s long-standing state leader for child abuse and neglect prevention efforts. We are supporting a statewide network of 73 local councils that bring a voice to the critical role of prevention in a full array of services for children and families. At any time we are funding over 20 community direct service programs which target the needs of the most vulnerable and challenged families. We are leading or collaborating on critical policy and education efforts on research and cutting-edge approaches to serving families.

The CTF was established in 1982 as an organization to lead child abuse and neglect prevention efforts for the State of Michigan. The organization functions as a public non-profit with a Board of Directors appointed by the Governor and is housed within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The vision for CTF was that of Dr. Ray Helfer, a pediatrician from Lansing who at the time was a nationally recognized expert on child abuse and neglect and its consequences for the children who were victims. Dr. Helfer recognized the need for a protected fund that would be available to serve families who may have risks and challenges in their circumstances and would benefit from support. Further, he recognized that, if such a fund was to be stable, it needed to be protected and insulated from resources that are used to intervene once abuse or neglect has occurred. His vision led to the creation of Michigan’s Children’s Trust Fund.

This 2016-2017 plan and 2013-2015 report contains information both on the work with which we are currently involved as well as our plans moving forward for continuous quality services and improvement. We remain committed to being a voice in the public policy arena for child abuse prevention. We hope that this plan and report inspires you to be a partner in our efforts to make Michigan the best place for all children to reach their fullest potential.

Lorinda M. Wörtz Michael D. Foley Chair, Board of Directors Executive Director Children’s Trust Fund Children’s Trust Fund Highlights and Collaborative Partners Direct Service Grants

Major Leadership Initiatives

• Strengthening Families in Michigan • Citizen Review Panel for Prevention • Adverse Childhood Experiences • Prevent Child Abuse America • Period of PURPLE Crying in conjunction with the National • The National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome • Child Trafficking • Parent Leadership • Safe Sleep

Collaborative Partners CTF staff works with numerous organizations and initiatives:

• Child Trafficking Protocol Interagency Task Force • Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board • Circle of Parents® • Michigan Fatherhood Coalition • Citizen Review Panel for Prevention • Michigan KIDS Count • Early Childhood Investment Corporation • Michigan League for Public Policy • Great Start Systems Team • National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds • Lansing Area Exchange Club • Pam Posthumus Signature Auction Event Advisory Committee • Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program • Parent Leadership in State Government Advisory Board • Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute for Child and Family • Parenting Awareness Michigan Development – National Steering Committee • Prevent Child Abuse America • Michigan’s Children • Michigan Infant Safe Sleep Advisory Committee • Michigan Coalition for Children and Families • University of Michigan Child Abuse and Neglect Conference

“The Children’s Trust Fund truly is the voice of Michigan’s children. Its helping hand reaches to every county in the State of Michigan to offer guidance, support and services that enhance the prevention services each county is able to provide its local residents. Prevention truly is the key to stopping child abuse and neglect. Thank you, Children’s Trust Fund, for your support of our local council.”

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Overview Local Efforts Funded by Direct Service Grants The purpose of CTF Direct Service grants is to fund child Services funded through CTF Direct Service grants abuse and neglect prevention efforts in communities throughout strengthen families through the use of a Protective Factors Michigan. Funding is awarded through a competitive bid process Framework (see page 4). This framework is a research-based and is focused on families with risk factors or challenges that, approach to serving children and families. When used in a if left unattended, could impact positive parenting and optimal high quality and comprehensive way, it strengthens families child development. The goal is to work collaboratively with by building resiliency, and mitigates the circumstances that other services and funding sources so that communities build can result in child abuse and neglect. Examples of currently a framework of protection and support for all children and funded services using the Protective Factors Framework families. When done comprehensively, the incidences of child include: abuse and neglect are reduced. • Home visitation services Direct Service Grants • Specialized support for fathers and families with an CTF places a high value incarcerated parent on assuring the effective CTF Support • Parent education classes and parent support groups and efficient use of the to Direct Service funds. This is accomplished • Respite care services Grantees both through the planning • Parent mentoring and socialization and implementation at • Bi-monthly workgroup • Youth mentoring programs the local level as well as meetings providing technical assistance and support. • Annual training to bring together international, • Prospective Direct Service national and local experts in grantees develop their the field of child abuse and proposals based on neglect prevention locally determined priorities. Local Councils • New grantee orientation on review and endorse data reporting and technical proposals prior to support submission to ensure that proposals are aligned • Site visits with community needs.

• CTF plans and manages a bi-monthly workgroup meeting with Direct Service grantees to provide a forum for sharing information and ideas, and strengthening practices and programs.

• Grant activities are monitored on an on-going basis – both quantitatively and qualitatively - to assure service level benchmarks are reached and intended outcomes are addressed.

• A client assessment tool is implemented to ensure the delivered programing met the needs of clients in the community.

3 Direct Service Grants

Protective Factors Framework 2016-2017 Plan Research studies support the common-sense notion that when • Award a new series of CTF Direct Service grants through protective factors are well established in a family, the likelihood of child abuse and neglect diminishes. Protective factors build family a competitive bid process in fiscal years 2016 and 2017. strengths and a family environment that promotes optimal child CTF will assure that funded services are designed to serve the and youth development. at-risk families. Parental Resilience: Resilience is the ability to manage and bounce • Ensure Direct Service grants are awarded through a competitive back from all types of challenges that emerge in every family’s life process based on level of need, performance and state-wide and knowing how to seek help when necessary. geographic balance. Social Connections: Networks of support are essential to parents. • Provide training, orientation and technical assistance to Social connections provide emotional support, help solve problems, Direct Service grantees on a variety of topics including: offer parenting advice and give concrete assistance to parents. evaluation, data collection and year-end reporting. Concrete Support in Times of Need: Meeting basic economic needs like food, shelter, clothing and health care is essential for • Host a Direct Service work group on a bi-monthly basis. families to thrive. Topics of interest will be solicited from grantees. Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development: Accurate • Broaden the use of year-end outcome reports submitted information about child development and appropriate expectations by grantees. CTF will: for children’s behavior at every age help parents see their children and youth in a positive light and promote their healthy development. – Review the strengths of the work. Social and Emotional Competence of Children: Children’s ability – Assess challenges that grantees experience in reaching to interact positively with others, self-regulate their behavior and intended outcomes. effec­tively communicate their feelings has a positive impact on their – Discuss the technical support needed to improve the relationships with their family, other adults, and peers. Challenging services delivered. behaviors or delayed development create extra stress for families, so early identification and assistance for both parents and children can head off nega­tive results and keep development on track.

4 Direct Service Grantees 2013-2015

Arbor Circle His Love Family Resources Project: Healthy Start, Home Visitation Project: Family Resource Parent Education Program www.arborcircle.org www.hislovemio.org Berrien County Health Department Huron County Health Department Project: Positive Parenting Program(Triple P) Project: Healthy Families Home Visitation www.bchdmi.org www.hchd.us Bethany Christian Services of Michigan Keweenaw Family Resource Center Project: Safe Families for Children Project: Ready, Set, Grow Program, Home Visitation www.bethany.org www.kfrckids.org Big Brothers Big Sisters of Marquette Lenawee Intermediate School District and Alger Counties, Inc. Project: Parents as Teachers, Home Visitation Project: Girl Power Specialized Prevention www.lisd.us and Mentorship www.bbbsmqt.org Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, Inc. Project: Positive Parenting Program, Home Visitation, Healthy Branch/Hillsdale/St. Joseph Community Families Home Visitation & Nurturing Parenting Program Health Agency www.lacasacenter.org Project: Parents as Teachers, Healthy Beginnings Teen www.bhsj.org Michigan State University- Saginaw Project: Building Early Emotional Skills(BEES), Parent Cadillac Area OASIS/ Family Resource Center Education Program Project: Family Links Program, Parents as Teachers www.msue.msu.edu www.cadillacoasis-frc.org CARE of Southeastern Michigan Motherly Intercession Project: Strengthening Incarcerated Families Program Project: Nurturing Skills www.http://miforu.org www.careofsem.com Catholic Charities West Michigan Oakland Family Services Project: Project: Muskegon Healthy Families Program, Muskegon Parents as Teachers Program, Parent Education Healthy Families Prenatal Program www.oaklandfamilyservices.org http://ccwestmi.org Power Inc. Catholic Family Services Project: Parents’ Night Out program Project: Healthy Families America Program, Caring Network www.powerclf.org www.catholicfamilyservices.org Student Advocacy Center of Michigan Catholic Social Services Washtenaw County Project: School Visits, Home Visitation, Project: Healthy Families Washtenaw Program Summer Camp Program http://csswashtenaw.org www.studentadvocacycenter.org Child Advocacy Center of Shiawassee County The Guidance Center Project: Parent Education, Home Visitation Program Project: My Time Respite Care Program www.onewithcourage.org/michigan/child-advocacy- www.guidance-center.org center-of-shiawassee-county Van Buren Intermediate School District Children’s Aid Society Project: Great Start Baby Links Home Visitation Project: Nurturing Family www.vbisd.org www.childrensaidsociety.org West Midland Family Center Community Fatherhood Project: Parents and Teens Together (PATT) Program Project: Nurturing Parenting Fathers Matter Program www.wmfc.org www.cfatherhood.org Women’s Resource Center of Livingston County Eaton RESA Project: Healthy Family Livingston (HFL) Program Project: Parents as Teachers Program www.manta.com/c/mmdrjqm/women-s-resource-center www.eatonresa.org Family Service & Children’s Aid Project: Nurturing Parent Education Program www.strong-families.org 5 Programs Funded 2013-2015

MAP KEY

Local Council ≥ $5,000

Local Council ≥ $10,000

Local Council ≥ $20,000

D Direct Services Programs

C Circle of Parents Programs

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Overview Local Councils have as their primary purpose the “Thank you so much for the Welcome Newborns Program. development and facilitation of a collaborative community I am 40 years of age and had my first child. I didn’t think prevention program within a specific geographic area. Local I would benefit from the Welcome Newborns program, but Councils help assure that every county has a “prevention presence.” it has been a lifesaver! My mom and I watched the “Period of PURPLE Crying” and “Happiest Baby on the Block” Local Councils develop their programming based on defined local DVD’s. Every new parent should see them. The Program needs. Funding is typically used for primary prevention activities (prior to any abuse or neglect being identified), including: public has made me a better Mom!” – Anonymous awareness campaigns; parent education and youth mentoring programs; trainings and annual conferences; capacity building; Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month and violence prevention programs. All programming is based on Overview: April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) the Protective Factors Framework (see page 4), which is built from Month and anually celebrated across Michigan. CTF promotes research-based concepts that help prevent child abuse and neglect. CAP month via state and local education and advocacy efforts. Local councils also play a role in the process of awarding grants to Direct Service programs. • Pinwheels for Prevention: Pinwheels for Prevention™ is a nationwide campaign of Prevent Child Abuse America Local Council Programming (PCAA). CTF distributes pinwheels to Local Councils throughout the state to promote CAP Month. Local Councils collaborate frequently with community partners and other Local Councils throughout the year. Examples of • Resource Materials: CTF produces and posts on its website a Local Council programming include: comprehensive CAP Month toolkit with tools and resources to highlight the value of a comprehensive, evidence-based • Child sexual abuse prevention, parenting (including infant approach to child abuse prevention. safe sleep and infant head trauma prevention), anti-bullying, mandated reporter and training sessions to the professional • Capital Rally: CTF sponsors Prevention Awareness Day. community. The event includes a procession and ceremonial planting of • Car seat safety inspections. a pinwheel garden. A Legislative Education Day component • Information booth staffing. is part of the day’s events to enable participants to speak directly to their legislators about prevention issues and efforts. • Baby pantry support. • Newspaper articles. 2016-2017 CAP Month Plan • Public service announcements. CTF will continue to provide statewide leadership for CAP 2016-2017 Plan Month initiatives to heighten awareness and educate about child abuse and neglect prevention, to include: • Host a monthly Local Council workgroup meeting. • Conduct regional meetings. 1) The Prevention Awareness Day rally event at the State • Sponsor an annual training. Capitol in recognition of CAP Month, including a Legislative Education Day component. • Facilitate Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month activities. • Provide ongoing training and technical support. 2) The Pinwheels for Prevention™ campaign which includes • Educate and promote Safe Sleep practices. providing pinwheels to Local Councils. • Provide training and technical assistance to Local Councils. 3) The development of a CAP Month toolkit. • Encourage Local Council collaboration. 4) A continued collaboration with MDHHS and the Governor’s • The CTF will collaborate with state, federal and Office to secure the designation of April as Child Abuse private entities to improve the capacity to deliver high Prevention Month. quality prevention services. • The CTF will review programming and other data to advance Local Council continuous quality improvement endeavors.

7 Local Councils

ALCONA BERRIEN EATON Northeast Michigan Community Berrien Council for Children Eaton Child Abuse Prevention Council Partnership, Inc. www.berrienchild.org GENESEE ALLEGAN BRANCH Weiss Child Advocacy Center Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center Branch County Council for Child Abuse www.weissadvocacycenter.org www.safeandsoundcac.org and Neglect GLADWIN ALPENA/PRESQUE ISLE CALHOUN Gladwin County Child Abuse and Alpena/Presque Isle Child Abuse and Calhoun Child Abuse and Neglect Neglect Council Neglect Team Prevention Council GOGEBIC alppican.org CHARLEVOIX/EMMET Dove, Inc., Gogebic County Child ANTRIM Child Abuse Council of Charlevoix and Protection Council Antrim County Child Abuse and Emmet Counties www.dove-inc.net Neglect Council www.upnorthchildabusecouncil.org GRAND TRAVERSE/ ARENAC CHEBOYGAN KALKASKA/LEELANAU Arenac County Child Protection Council Cheboygan County Child Advocacy Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center BARAGA/HOUGHTON/ Council www.traversebaycac.org KEEWENAW CHIPPEWA GRATIOT Superior Child Abuse Prevention Council Chippewa Council for Youth & Families Gratiot County Child Advocacy superiorcapcouncil.wordpress.com CLARE Association BARRY Clare County Youth Council www.linkforfamilies.org Family Support Center of Barry County CLINTON HILLSDALE www.familysupportbarry.com Clinton County Council for the Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness BAY Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Hillsdale County Child Abuse and Neglect Council Great clintoncountycancouncil.weebly.com www.capahillsdale.net Lakes Bay Region, Bay County CRAWFORD/ROSCOMMON HURON cancouncil.org Child Protection Council Huron County Child Abuse and BENZIE Neglect Council DELTA www.huroncountycancouncil.org Benzie County Child Abuse Community Foundation of INGHAM Prevention Council the Upper Peninsula/Delta County www.cfup.org Child and Family Charities www.childandfamily.org IONIA Ionia County Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect IOSCO Iosco County Child Protection Council IRON/DICKINSON Children’s Advocacy Network ISABELLA Child and Family Enrichment Council www.cafefamily.org JACKSON Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect of Jackson County www.cpcanjackson.org

8 Local Councils Local Councils

KALAMAZOO MIDLAND SANILAC Kalamazoo County Child Abuse Midland County Sanilac County Child Abuse Prevention and Neglect Council Child Protection Council Council www.kalamazoocan.com www.safeandsoundcac.org SCHOOLCRAFT KENT MONROE Schoolcraft County Child Abuse and Family Futures Monroe County Child Advocacy Neglect Council www.familyfutures.net Network SHIAWASSEE LAKE MONTCALM Child Advocacy Center of Shiawassee Lake County Council for Prevention We Care for Kids Council County of Child Abuse and Neglect www.wecare4kids.com cap-council.org LAPEER MONTMORENCY/OSCODA ST. CLAIR The Child Advocacy Center Child Protection Council St. Clair County Child Abuse and of Lapeer County Neglect Council, Inc. caclapeer.com MUSKEGON www.sccstopchildabuse.org Child Abuse Council of Muskegon County LENAWEE www.childabusecouncil.org ST. JOSEPH Lenawee County Child Abuse St. Joseph Council for Prevention of and Neglect Council NEWAYGO Child Abuse and Neglect Newaygo County Council for the LIVINGSTON Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect TUSCOLA LACASA newaygocountyprevention.org Tuscola County Health Department/ www.lacasacenter.org Tuscola County Child Abuse and Neglect OAKLAND LUCE Prevention Council CARE House of Oakland County/ www.tchd.us Luce County Child Protection Council Child Abuse and Neglect Council MACKINAC of Oakland County VAN BUREN Mackinac County Child Protection www.carehouse.org Van Buren Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Roundtable OCEANA MACOMB Communities Overcoming WASHTENAW Macomb County Child Advocacy Violent Encounters Washtenaw - Council for Children Center/Care House, Inc. callcove.com www.washtenawchildren.org www.mccarehouse.org OGEMAW WAYNE MANISTEE Ogemaw County Child Protection Child’s Hope Manistee County Family Advocates Council www.childshope.org MARQUETTE/ALGER ONTONAGON WAYNE Alger Marquette Ontonagon County Child Protection The Guidance Center/Kids TALK CAC Community Action Board Council www.guidance-center.org/kids-talk www.amcabmqt.org OSCEOLA WEXFORD/MISSAUKEE MASON Osceola Children’s Council Wexford-Missaukee Child Protection Communities Overcoming www.mocckids.org Council wexfordmissaukeecpc.com Violent Encounters, Mason OTSEGO callcove.com Otsego County Child Welfare Alliance MECOSTA OTTAWA Mecosta County Children’s Council Pathways, MI www.mocckids.org www.pathwaysmi.org MENOMINEE SAGINAW Menominee County Intermediate Child Abuse and Neglect Council Great School District Lakes Bay Region mc-isd.org cancouncil.org

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Donor History 2013-2015

$100,000 - $110,000

Formerly Great Lakes Capital Fund

$50,000 - $99,999

$30,000 - $49,999

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$20,000 - $29,999

Chamberlain’s Auction Gallery

$10,000 - $19,999

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$10,000 - $19,999 continued

$5,000 - $9,999

Peter & Danielle Karmanos

M&MS Farms The Honorable Arlan Meekhof

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$5,000 - $9,999 continued

Michelle & Linden Nelson Family Trust

The Honorable Randy Richardville

$4,999 - $2,500 Michigan Council for Maternal and $2,499 - $1,000 Accident Fund Holdings Child Health All Grand Events Advance America, Cash Advance Michigan Farm Bureau Arendsen Jewelers Auto-Owners Insurance Company Michigan International Speedway Atheneum Suite Hotel Beaumont Health System Republican Caucus The Honorable Jack Brandenburg University of Michigan Alumni Association PK Contracting Francie Brown Capital City Sports Auctions The Honorable Dick Posthumus & Sylvia Brown Jones Chesapeake Community Advisors, Inc. BethAnn Posthumus Children’s Hospital of Michigan Wendell & Helen Christoff Secchia Family Foundation Chippewa Acres Farm Clark Hill, PLC Sprint CIGNA Compuware Corporation The Sterling Corporation Comerica Bank Dakkota Integrated Systems, LLC The Steve Van Andel Foundation Continental Management Mark Davidoff Richard Stokes The Honorable Maura Corrigan Development Finance Group Truscott Rossman Dan Stall, Inc. HTC Global Services, Inc. University of Michigan Dell Ilitch Holdings, Inc. Wayne State University - Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac Bridge Authority Kappa Delta Sorority The Dick & Betsy DeVos Mark McDaniel The Honorable Ronald Weiser & Family Foundation Michigan Association of Business Eileen Weiser Dewpoint Professionals of America Whitmer Charitable Foundation Dickinson Wright, PLLC Michigan Association of Health Plans WWP Strategies The Honorable Gretchen Driskell Young Broadcasting - WLNS TV-6 Eastbrook Homes

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The Honorable MSU Federal Credit Union Goldfish Swim School Michael Foley & Ann Routt National Wine and Spirits of Michigan Gordon Food Service Ford Motor Company O’Brien Construction Company, Inc. Greektown Casino Hotel Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap Deborah O’Brien Richard Herrmann Bruce Gerhart Courtney Piotrowski & Charles Smith Karl Ieuter Grand Traverse Pie Company Plante Moran Infinity & Ovation Yacht Charters Grand Traverse Resort and Spa The Honorable Island House Hotel Handcrafted Portraits The Honorable John Proos LaFarge North America Kenneth Hayward Protect Painters Lake Superior State University HealthPlus of Michigan The Honorable Al Pscholka Lansing Association of Black Social Renze Hoeksema Public Sector Consultants Workers The Honorable Ken Horn Quicken Loans Live Nation Entertainment J. C. Huizenga Timothy & Donna Quinlan Lockworx Aveda Salon IBM Andrew Richner MGM Grand Detroit Integratec Services, LLC Brian & Tiffany Rooney Michigan Association of Counties Kentwood Office Furniture Vivek & Amy Sankaran Michigan Association of School Boards David & Betsy Klein The Honorable Bill Schuette & Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers KMG Prestige, Inc. Cynthia Schuette Michigan Dental Association The Honorable Mike Kowall Scofes & Associates Consulting, Inc. Michigan Housing Council Lake Lansing Family Practice SEMCO Energy Michigan League for Public Policy Lake Trust Credit Union Spartan Stores Michigan Public Health Institute Lansing Area Exchange Club Spectrum Health Midland Area Community Foundation Lansing Fire Department - Local 421 Sproles Governmental Consulting MSU Department of Advertising, LarC Properties Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Public Relations & Retailing LA-Z-BOY TEKsystems The Honorable Mike Nofs Lockwood Companies The Dirty Helens Oakland University Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Troppo Palace Sports & Entertainment Gotting, Inc. W. K. Kellogg Foundation Doug Paterson Love Botswana Outreach Mission Waste Management Payable Guide Service, LLC Martin Waymire Whirlpool Corporation PNC Bank McLaren Greater Lansing Melissa Yutzey Roman Manufacturing MDHHS - Business Service Centers Rome Properties, LLC MDHHS - Children Services $999 - $500 Saginaw Valley State University Administration Acuitas Saper Galleries and Custom Framing MDHHS - Field Operations Amtrak Sea Glass Fine Art Photography Administration The Honorable James Ananich Senior PGA Championship Dave and Peggy Meador Belle Tire Shinola Detroit MHT Housing Duane Berger Shirkey, Michael Michigan Bankers Association The Honorable Virg Bernero Shortt Dental Michigan Department of Environmental Boyne T J Acquisitions, LLC Quality Bruce Family Foundation The Craft Agency, Inc. Michigan Education Special Services Capital Area Career Center The Granger Group Association Capitol National Bank Tullymore Golf Club Michigan Legislative Consultants Common Ground Music Festival Two Men and A Truck Michigan Manufacturers Association Marjorie Crossman UFCW Local 951 Michigan State Police Kenneth & Christine Cymbalski University of Michigan - Dearborn Michigan State University Detroit Lions Vail Resorts Michigan Department of Talent & Matthew DeWolf Lynn Weimeister Economic Development Douglas J Salon and Spa Welded Creations Plus Midwest Strategy Group Eastern Michigan University Wharton Center Miller Canfield Edge Partnerships Willow Creek Golf Club MiSDU/Informatix Experience Grand Rapids Ronald Wilson Nancy Moody Firekeepers Casino Hotel Wines for Humanity MotorCity Casino Hotel Frontier Development Group

17 Children’s Advocate Award Recipients Children’s Advocate Award Artists

The Children’s Trust Fund Children’s Advocate Award began in 2012. The award is presented annually at the Pam Posthumus Signature Auction Event. Awardees are Michigan citizens who are passionate voices for programs, services and policies that support the prevention of child abuse and neglect in Michigan. The Michigan Children’s Trust Fund is proud to have honored the following Children’s Advocate Award recipients.

Governor Nancy Moody 2012 Award Recipient 2013 Award Recipient The CTF honored the Governor with Nancy Moody is a dedicated advocate the inaugural Children’s Advocate for Michigan’s children. Named to Award. Among his significant accom- the CTF Board of Directors in 2004, plishments are: the extension of foster Moody served as board chair for six care support for young people up to years. She was instrumental in the age 21; support for the child abuse efforts to re-establish CTF as a taxpayer prevention mission of the CTF; and check-off donation option which the hiring of hundreds of social work- underwrites the $24 million Children’s ers to help reduce caseloads and improve outcomes for families Trust in the Treasury. She provided leadership for the annual and children across Michigan. The Governor is a vocal advocate auction fundraising efforts while on the board and continued for early childhood programs. The Pam Posthumus Signature those efforts after her tenure, with over $3 million raised under her Auction Event benefits greatly by the Governor’s willingness to leadership. As board chair, she was a strong and clear voice to attend and be part of the Child Advocate Award presentation. assure that the mission of CTF, as the lead organization for child abuse and neglect prevention, was protected and strengthened. Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville Carol Goss 2013 Award Recipient 2014 Award Recipient Former Senator Randy Richardville, Carol Goss, former president and a longtime supporter of the Children’s CEO of the Skillman Foundation, Trust Fund and an advocate for promoted a vision that child abuse Michigan’s children and families, and neglect are intolerable for all supported a legislative initiative to Michigan’s children, and supporting establish an Heirloom Birth Certificate families is a responsibility we all share. in memory of Pam Posthumus – the Her tireless efforts to strengthen fam- proceeds of which support CTF. Richardville served as a ilies aligns closely with the mission of legislative co-chair for the Pam Posthumus Signature Auction the CTF. Her nationally recognized leadership in education reform Event with impressive results. Under his leadership the event and her focus on neighborhoods have come together to positively raised over $3 million. As part of his legacy in support of impact the lives of countless children and families. Goss’ work health and well-being of Michigan’s children, Richardville exemplifies the vision of the CTF to assure that all children thrive was a chairman of the board of Monroe County Head Start and reach their greatest potential. and Tomorrow’s Child.

Maura Corrigan 2015 Award Recipient Maura Corrigan was director of what was then the Michigan Department of Human Services from 2011 to 2014, Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court 1998 to 2011, and Chief Justice 2001 to 2004. As a passionate advocate for Michigan’s children and families, Corrigan championed the importance of the prevention work done by the CTF by assuring the work of CTF was valued as an integral piece of the full continuum of services needed for Michigan’s vulnerable children and families. Among her lasting legacies at DHS, was her involvement in the Fostering Futures program to support education needs of youth aging out of the foster care system.

18 Children’s Advocate Award Artists

Artists The Children’s Advocate Award is a unique, original Michigan-made artwork aimed at capturing the special essence, wonder and promise of childhood. A local Michigan artist is annually selected for their skill and expertise. CTF is honored to have worked with the following artists and grateful for their contributions.

Zahrah Resh Doug DeLind “Counting on You” “Honoring Our For 2012, the Children’s Lineage” Advocate Award was an For 2014, the Children’s original painting by East Advocate Award was an Lansing artist Zahrah Resh. original Raku tile designed Counting On You is a by local artist Doug DeLind. colorful painting of Raku is a strange and exciting numbers, demonstrating firing technique which the significance of every originated in Japan and is now person’s physical, practiced all over the world. psychological and mental The drama of the firing is growth. The painting evidenced in the colorful and represents education, unpredictable effect it has on friends, life experiences and the glazes and clay body – the result of extreme temperatures and relationships that children have as they grow. The medley of atmospheric changes. DeLind has been a skilled clay sculptor for more digits begins with simplicity, representing those basic elements than 35 years. His abstract style of art totemizes the human face and all children start with, but as time goes on demanding formulas form in meaningful ways in order to honor the lineage and history of emerge, signifying maturity, and wholeness. “The work is to be cultures. DeLind’s work can be seen throughout the United States. a catalyst of action,” Resh said. “I want people to consider all of the things that children go through and that they are Counting Lee Kronenberg On You .” “Quiet Embrace” Craig Mitchell For 2015, the Children’s Smith “Cherish” Advocate Award was an origi- nal sculpture designed by artist For 2013, the Children’s Lee Kronenberg. Kronenberg’s Advocate Award is an intent in designing the award, original, stunning Quiet Embrace, was to hand-crafted piece of glass create a sculpture that would sculptured artwork, titled immediately evoke feelings of Cherish and designed by relaxation, serenity and joy. local artist Craig Mitchell The shape was designed to Smith. Glass to Mitchell suggest a protective embrace Smith is a metaphor of as would be imparted by a the human condition. loving parent to a child. The gentle curves – strong and almost At its best, it is colorful unending – signify the need for never-ending support of children. and transparent, The shine in the metal is to honor the recipient, an individual brittle when cold and malleable when warm, stronger than who has given much to improve the lives of children throughout it looks, enduring the ages if treated with care and respect. Michigan. Kronenberg formerly worked for MDHHS in the Mitchell Smith’s work extends throughout the United States, Bureau of Child and Family Services. England and Asia.

19 CTF Board of Directors CTF Board of Directors

Lorinda M. Wörtz Susan Broman John H. Brown Chair, Representing Representing Representing Religious Community Department of Education Private Sector

Mark A. Davidoff Sgt. Keith Disselkoen Lena R. Epstein Representing Representing Representing Business Community Michigan State Police General Public

Bill Hardiman Karl T. Ieuter Shelley A. Kester Representing Health Representing Representing and Human Services General Public Volunteers

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Mark S. McDaniel Andra M. Rush Vivek S. Sankaran Representing Representing Representing Parents Business Community Legal Community

Per Public Act 250 of 1982, the Children’s Trust Fund is composed of 15 board members. Eleven public members are appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and four state departments designate representatives to the Board.

CTF recognizes the following past board members who served with distinction and completed their term during 2013-2015: Sgt. Yvonne Brantley, Lisa Canada, Deb L. Shaughnessy Rashmi Travis Alethia Carr, Mike Flanagan, Sgt. Mark Pravato, Brian Rooney Representing Representing Health and Carol Wolenberg. General Public and Human Services

Children’s Trust Fund Staff Left to Right: Emily Schuster-Wachsberger, MA, LPC Local Council Coordinator Alan Stokes, MBA, MDiv . Research Analyst Michael Foley, MSW Executive Director Patricia Headley, BS Fund Development Coordinator Scott Addison, BA Grant Coordinator

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