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Community Mental Health Resources and Support Groups in Michigan

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Community Mental Health Resources and Support Groups in Michigan

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University Outreach and Engagement - Communication and Information Technology

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University Outreach and Engagement is a campus-wide central resource that assists MSU academic units construct more effective engagement with communities.

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Resources for Michigan's Trans + Nonbinary Youth

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Resources for Michigan's Trans + Nonbinary Youth

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Resources for MI Trans + Nonbinary Youth - PFLAG

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LGBTQIA+ Community Centers Metro Detroit Area

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LGBTQIA+ Community Centers Metro Detroit Area

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Here are specifics on some of these essential organizations located within the destination districts of metro Detroit, complete with contact information and a brief outline of their program priorities.

LGBT Detroit, Detroit

Founded: 1994

Mission: To increase awareness of and support for Detroit's dynamic LGBT culture through education and advocacy with integrity and pride. LGBT Detroit is focused on youth development, cultural awareness, and emotional and physical well-being.

LGBT Detroit serves the community in their new #SafeBraveSpace by offering support groups for all LGBT identities, providing programs such as:

Detroit Elder Project

End AIDS

Woman 2 Woman

Breaking the Cycle

LGBT Detroit Leadership Academy, a social justice training program for young LGBT activists

LGBT Detroit is the sole organizer of Hotter Than July, a multi-day black LGBT pride celebration and social justice rally put together by community-member volunteers since 1996.

Ruth Ellis Center

Founded: 1999

Ruth Ellis Center (REC) has established a national reputation for quality and innovation in providing trauma-informed services for lesbian, gay, bi-attractional, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth, and young adults, with an emphasis on young people of color, experiencing homelessness, involved in the child welfare system, and/or experiencing barriers to health and wellbeing.

It is their mission to create opportunities with LGBTQ+ young people to build their vision for a positive future. Their vision is a world where LGBTQ+ young people are safe and supported no matter where they go.

Affirmations, Ferndale

Founded: 1989

Mission: To provide a welcoming space where people of all sexual orientations, cultures, and gender identities and expressions can find support and unconditional acceptance ⏤ and where they can learn, grow, socialize and have fun.

Affirmations is Michigan's longest-running LGBT community center and is ranked as one of the 10 largest in the country. Affirmations serves the community by offering an array of support and discussion groups including:

trans and cis gender-specific groups

Coming Out Over Coffee

Senior Koffee Klatch

smart recovery

Smeared Lipstick for self-identified feminine lesbian women

transgender life support

FtM Detroit

Red Umbrella for individuals involved in the erotic labor industry

LGBTQ in Uniform

Unplugged for those shunned, disfellowshipped, or excommunicated from their religion, family, or friends for being LGBTQ

Affirmations also offers a seven-week relationship skills course, counseling services, sexual health testing, and a health-and-wellness network.

Beyond Detroit (BD)

The Grand Rapids Pride Center, Grand Rapids

Founded: 1987

Mission: To empower the LGBTQ community through supportive services and awareness

The Grand Rapids Pride Center (GRPC) offers support groups for youth, young adults, parents of LGBT individuals, trans and gender non-conforming individuals, parents of trans men and women as well support groups dedicated to serving men, women, and families.

The GRPC organizes the annual Grand Rapids Pride Festival, the second-largest LGBT pride fest in the state.

Jackson Pride Center, Jackson

Founded: 2017

Mission: To provide a safe meeting space for various LGBT groups in the area to gather and have open dialogue.

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Jim Toy Community Center, Ann Arbor

Founded: 1995 (as the Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project)

Mission: To provide information, education, social events, and advocacy by and for the queer and ally community in the Washtenaw County area.

The JTCC offers multiple programs and meeting groups and puts on the OUTFest and Pride Picnic, Washtenaw County's LGBT Pride event.

The Out Center, Benton Harbor

Founded: 2003

Mission: To provide LGBT people and their families support and advocacy and to establish respect, understanding, and nondiscrimination of LGBT people in southwest Michigan.

The Out Center offers a variety of services, including LGBT diversity and competency training, free on-site counseling, a drop-in center and offers support groups and meetings.

The Out Center organizes Lake Effect Pride, an annual LGBT pride event focused on making Benton Harbor a fully integrated community in which LGBT people and their families are welcome, respected, valued, understood, and afforded the same rights and responsibilities as everyone else.

OutFront Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo

Founded: 1987

Mission: To create a just, inclusive, and supportive environment in southwest Michigan for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions.

While the organization changed its name in February 2017 to OutFront Kalamazoo, the center's belief that youth who know or are questioning their sexual orientation deserve a safe and nurturing environment drives OutFront's activities. Its aim is to be a "one-stop-shop" for information, support, and fellowship for LGBT and ally members of the greater Kalamazoo community.

OutFront Kalamazoo is the organizer of Kalamazoo Pride, an annual event celebrating LGBT identities.

Perceptions, Tri-City area (Midland, Bay City, Saginaw)

Founded: 2001

Mission: To provide inclusive education, advocacy, and networking for LGBT individuals, allies, and organizations in the community.

Perceptions is an all-volunteer organization that offers discussion groups addressing the special needs of the LGBT community.

Perceptions annually organizes the Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival, a celebration of LGBT and ally identities, and an opportunity for the community to celebrate pride, freedom, and equality for all.

Polestar LGBT + Center of Traverse City

Founded: 2016

Mission: To directly address the questions: Where are our people? How do you find out about LGBT+ related activities? If you wanted to find LGBT+ services, where would you go?

Polestar is working to establish itself in the five-county area of Traverse City as a provider of a safe space for LGBT+ people to host meetings, workshops, peer-to-peer support groups, hang out, drink a coffee, throw potluck dinners, watch movies, host books clubs and other social activities.

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Metro Detroit LGBTQ community centers provide safe spaces for the LGBTQ community. Check out these centers when you are visiting Detroit or Michigan.

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Find the Best Teen Support Groups in Oakland County - Psychology Today

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Find the Right Support Groups for Teens in Oakland County - Brooke Bendix, LMSW; Tracey L Stulberg, PhD, LMFT; Connie L Akins, MA, LPC; Linnea Sieh, MA, LPC; Dr. Jennifer Korenchuk, PhD; The Restoration Village:Therapuetic&Holistic Serv, LPC, TFCBT; Laurie Orlando, JD, MA; Dr. Jennifer Korenchuk, PhD

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Local Advocacy Organizations for LGBTQIA+

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LibGuides: LGBTQIA+ Resources and Research: Local, State, National Organizations for Support Services

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Metro Detroit Counties Community Resources

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Metro Detroit Area Anti-Racism Advocacy and Resources

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Metro Detroit Area Anti-Racism Advocacy and Resources

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LibGuides: Anti-Racism Resources and Research: Local, State, National Organizations for Support Services

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This guide provides a listing of on-campus and off-campus resources related to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion issues, including relevant collections, resources, and research.

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Community Resources for Teens - Oakland County

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Community Resources for Teens - Oakland County

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Michigan Parent Behavior Management Training

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Michigan Parent Behavior Management Training

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Michigan PMTO (Parent Management Training—Oregon model) provides the tools parents and caregivers in Michigan need to improve their children’s behavior.

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While most of us associate "community" with adult activities (such as volunteering), parents absolutely can begin instilling community-mindedness in their young children-even as young as two or three. Introducing children to our communities gives them a sense of belonging, ownership, and ultimately, social concern. Luckily, most young children are eager to learn about their world, and you are their very best guide. Ready to get out and get started? Here's how!

1. Explore with gusto!

Parks, pancake breakfasts, performances, community craft shows: Step 1 for helping your child develop a positive community mindset is getting out in it (and having fun)!

2. Talk with people who help you.

When you take the bus, talk with the driver and point out places you see out the window. When you go to the library, ask the librarian to help you find a book that your child might like. "It's great for children to see you talking with and enjoying other people's company," says Kathie Boe, Vice President of Quality & Accreditation at KinderCare Education. If you show respect for community members and the important jobs they do, your child will learn to respect others just by being with you.

3. Introduce your child to people who make your community work.

At our centers, we host community guests, such as firefighters, librarians, local politicians, and police officers. But you don't have to be at a center to meet these good citizens. Many communities offer similar opportunities. Fire stations, Humane Societies, or even local bakeries often will provide tours for groups of curious children.

4. Give your child the chance to be part of a conversation.

When you ask for assistance from community members, children can learn how to solve simple problems. In the grocery store, ask a clerk where the butter is or the spices are. When your child is older, have him or her ask the questions, too. Asking simple questions, supported by you of course, is a great way to help your child see how we all help each other.

5. Tell the story of your community.

When you go to the park or the zoo, have a conversation about it afterwards. Ask open-ended questions that allow you to have a good exchange with your child, such as, "What was your favorite part?" or "What was the funniest thing you saw today?"

6. Let them role play.

Between the ages of three and five, children love to participate in imaginative play, a few simple props lets them try on all sorts of community roles, from bakers to postal workers. Want to make a post office? Provide tape, bubble wrap, envelopes, a mail bag, and shoeboxes to fuel their imagination.

7. Pitch in!

Having our children volunteer alongside us teaches them how important it is to help others (or the environment). Preschoolers love sorting and could use that skill to help stock shelves at a food pantry, kids who like to dig might help plant a tree, or help clean up a park (all with your supervision, of course).

8. Get involved in your child's world.

Research shows a positive relationship between parents volunteering at their child's school and preschoolers' mastery of things like expressive language and academic performance. Visiting your child's community may be the most rewarding thing you do!

9. Don't worry, be happier!

Raising a child who engages with her community may help her to be happier and healthier in the long run if she continues to help others as she grows up. Research on adults has shown the positive effects of volunteering -so get out there and get involved in your community! Helping others makes everyone happier, and that's a real win-win.

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Getting out and engaging with people in your community puts your child on the right track for a happier life-so get started early! Here's how to help kids as young as two grow up to give back.

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TED Talk Community- Build Relationships with non English speaking families by using your phone

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TED Talk Community- Build Relationships with non English speaking families by using your phone

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Heejae Lim: The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools

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"When teachers and families work together, everyone wins," says education technology entrepreneur and TED Fellow Heejae Lim. She shines a light on an underutilized resource in US public education -- a family's love for their children -- and shows that, with the right tools and tech, schools can remove language barriers, foster meaningful connections and help every student thrive.

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In this issue you will find free resources for Earth Day “Playing with Words” templates for primary students to use to practice sight…

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Brain Balance of Oakland County helps kids improve focus, behavior, anxiety, sensory processing and academic performance with our onsite and online, at-home training and learning programs. The drug-free program strengthens brain connectivity in children and teens with sensory engagement activities, physical development exercises, and learning activities.

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Explore the Statewide Training Calendar to find MiRegistry approved training to meet your professional development needs including Great Start to Quality professional development indicators. Use the menu on the left to search through thousands of training events. Use the blue button to register for…

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Birmingham Community Partners and Resources

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Birmingham Community Partners and Resources

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Community Partners & Resources - Birmingham Public School District

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Community Partners & Resources - Birmingham Public School District

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Oakland County community calendar June 30 and beyond

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Community activities happening in the Oakland County area.

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Community - Technical Schools for 11-12th Grade Students in Oakland County

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Community - Technical Schools for 11-12th Grade Students in Oakland County

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Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC)

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A Regular Meeting of the Oakland Schools Board of Education will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at Oakland Schools, 2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan, in Conference Room A. NOTE: Wearing a facial covering or mask is at the option of the individual attending.

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Community- Find Quality Childcare In Michigan

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Community- Find Quality Childcare In Michigan

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Most young children in Michigan, ages birth-12, are in licensed programs and it is important for these experiences to be the very best. Quality licensed programs help children learn, grow and develop.

By creating a safe, nurturing place for children to learn, explore and build relationships, quality programs set the foundation for children to be successful in school, work and life.

Great Start to Quality offers those individuals who work with early childhood programs and providers in Michigan opportunities to be directly involved.

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Great Start to Quality - Find High Quality Child Care in Michigan

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Great Start to Quality helps families find the best early learning settings for their children and helps educators improve the care they provide to children.

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Community- Michigan Free Community College Tuition for HS Graduates

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Community- Michigan Free Community College Tuition for HS Graduates

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Oakland County Advocacy Resources For Persons with Disabilities

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Oakland County Advocacy Resources For Persons with Disabilities

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Public Benefits Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Assistance Programs Social Security Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) OCHN Access Services Easterseals MORC Community Living Services (CLS) Disability Benefits101 Educational Advocacy Resources Michigan Alliance...

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Oakland Community Resources for Children in Special Education

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Oakland Community Resources for Children in Special Education

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Learning Community Resources for Teacher

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Learning Community Resources for Teacher

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Learning Continuity Resources | Michigan Virtual

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During times of crisis, our students need extra support to help them manage their mental health and process their emotions. Thanks to funding from the state

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Find great educational opportunities for your class at our visitor centers, hatcheries, Outdoor Adventure Center, Michigan History Museum and more.

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Community- Michigan Online Nature Virtual Lessons

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Community- Michigan Online Nature Virtual Lessons

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Nature at School is a slate of free, live, interactive, virtual lessons with DNR educators. Developed for formal classroom teachers of grades 3-12, we've also adapted lessons for preK-2, with a minimum of 10 students. For smaller groups, or homeschool students, our webinar series allows any student, parent or teacher to participate. All previously recorded webinars are available in this YouTube playlist.

Each topic includes a PDF pre-lesson with online resources and activities that introduce the lesson, as well as topic background information for teachers. Each post-lesson offers a wrap-up, more resources and student activities to further explore the content covered during the interactive 30-minute lesson. Teachers choose the distance learning platform they are familiar with, and invite our staff to join into a virtual class. Nature at School correlated to NGSS 3D.

A wide variety of topics await you

Live virtual programs are available from after Thanksgiving through spring break each year. Registration opens September 1st for classroom teachers to book their programs.

Homeshoolers, co-ops, pods, scouts and families - want to enjoy these great lessons? We have them all recorded for you to enjoy! Check out recordings on YouTube.

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Nature at School is a slate of free, live, interactive, virtual lessons with DNR educators. Developed for formal classroom teachers of grades 3-12, we've also adapted lessons for preK-2, with a minimum of 10 students. For smaller groups, or homeschool students, our webinar series allows any student, parent or teacher to participate.

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Community- Free Legal Assistance Oakland County

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Community- Free Legal Assistance Oakland County

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Free Civil Legal Services For Low Income & Seniors | Lakeshore Legal Aid

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Because justice for some is no justice at all.
Lakeshore Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law firm providing a range of free civil legal services to people who are low income, older adults, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in our communities.

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Community Utility Assistance: Water Bill Assistance

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Community Utility Assistance: Water Bill Assistance

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The Human Utility - Help families with their water bills

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You can help families avoid water shutoffs with a donation.

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Assistance | THAW | The Heat & Warmth Fund

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THAW provides emergency energy and utility assistance to Michigan households facing financial difficulties.

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01: Building Community Differently - Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning - Oakland University

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While many people are tired and still recovering from nearly three years of volatility, I recognize in myself and others the way we light up when we really feel connected to one another. We particularly appreciate our communities--whether they be our families, small groups of friends, organizations, offices, or groups united in purpose and larger goals. They remind us of why we do what we do.

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Oakland County Community Partners for Educators

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Oakland County Community Partners for Educators

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Great Start Collaborative partners with many services and organizations throughout Oakland County, the state of Michigan and nationally. Thank you to all of our community partners for the difference you are making in the lives of Oakland County families.

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Our Programs and Practices - Oakland County Intermediate School District

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Our Programs and Practices - Oakland County Intermediate School District

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Community Youth and Family Care Connection FAQ

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Community Youth and Family Care Connection FAQ

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Community Youth and Family Mental Health Services: Oakland

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Community Youth and Family Mental Health Services: Oakland

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Community Connections through Oakland University

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Community Connections through Oakland University

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We work with a variety of organizations across multiple sectors throughout Pontiac. Years ago, Pontiac was the county seat for Oakland County. Today, many organizations still operate from Pontiac and serve Pontiac-only, all of Oakland County, a tri-county area and/or the SE Michigan area. Oakland University is uniquely situated, geographically and discipline-wise to work with them, no matter who they serve. Below are a few examples of how we work with a community organization. Check back often to learn more. Be sure to complete our Contact Form if you want to connect with us.

A collaboration of over 100 community organizations who serve residents of Pontiac, Michigan around healthy living. There have been many programs started and still ongoing. Here's one we are particularly proud of:

Prescription for Health

Health Sessions: With an emphasis on reaching families with children and seniors, the program will offer integrated health education sessions focused on healthy eating across the lifespan; cooking on a budget; creative cooking with herbs and spices; incorporating physical activity into daily living; stress management; relaxation techniques and other topics.

Addressing disparities: the program will also increase offerings for fruit and vegetable voucher redemption and engage in community asset mapping to identify additional free and low-cost physical activity opportunities.

St Joseph Mercy Hospital Pontiac Promise Zone Community Foundation of SE Michigan Dream Center of Michigan
Oakland History Center at Pine Grove (formerly Oakland County Pioneer & Historical Center
Re-Root Pontiac Micah 6 Community

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We work with a variety of organizations across multiple sectors throughout Pontiac. Years ago, Pontiac was the county seat for Oakland County. Today, many organizations still operate from Pontiac and serve Pontiac-only, all of Oakland County, a tri-county area and/or the SE Michigan area.

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Community Events by Michigan County in the next 30 days

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Community Events by Michigan County in the next 30 days

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Connecting families with community resources

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Get more information about local community resources like education, events, transportation, and mental health.

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Yad Ezra - Feeding Hungry Jewish Families

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Mobile Drive-Through 1st & 3rd Saturdays 8:30 - 10:00 am
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Open Oct 19,Nov 2 & 16
11 Mile & Woodward

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Community Housing Network provides homes for people in need through proven strategies of homelessness prevention, housing assistance, development of affordable housing, community education, and advocacy. We carry out our work primarily in Southeast Michigan.

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Mental health services in Michigan are coordinated through local Community Mental Health Services Programs (CMHSPs).

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Teaching Effective Coping Skills to Deal with Life's Struggles | Coping Kids

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Teaching Effective Coping Skills to Deal with Life's Struggles. Coping Kids offers a free Mental Health Workbook for kids!

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Mental Health resources for educators- Implementation

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Mental Health resources for educators- Implementation

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HEARD Alliance - Health Care Alliance for Response to Adolescent Depression

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Resources for Educators - HEARD Alliance

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Health Care Alliance for Response to Adolescent Depression

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TFA COVID-19 Education Resource Hub

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For Self-Work, Insight, or to Ground and Unwind

Onward and Onwardthebook.com

Onward:: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators

Why Recharging Matters

Gratitude Journal Prompts & PDF

For Anxiety and Processing loss Amid COVID-19

Care for your Coronavirus Anxiety

Grieving the Losses of Coronavirus

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, New York Times

That Discomfort You're Feeling is Grief

For Listening, Joy, and Comfort

Poetry and Reflections

Meditations with Lizzo

Songs of Comfort

Isle of Calm

For Teaching in the Time of Coronavirus

Self-Care for Educators and Students

The Child Mind Institute

For Supporting Social-Emotional Learning and Student Wellness

Mindfulness Activities for the Classroom

Phrases to Calm an Anxious Child

Emotional Development Videos

Coping Skills

Secondary Student Help

Find Resources & Support for Teaching Online
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Note: This resource list includes articles, organizations, apps, and program artifacts to support staff, teachers, and student wellness. Users are responsible for researching resources and professionals to find the best supports to meet their needs. Teach For America does not endorse these services in any way.

Find guidance on how to support students and communities on TFA's COVID-19 Education Resource Hub.

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Mental Health Resources for Educators | Teach For America

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Explore mental health and wellness in the time of COVID-19 with health and wellness resources for teachers.

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Resources to Support Teacher Mental Health

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Resources to Support Teacher Mental Health

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50 Resources to Support the Mental Health of Teachers and School Staff

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K-12 teachers are busy supporting others and may overlook their own well being. We collected mental health resources for teachers and school staff.

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Programs The BE KIND SCHOOL Our Flagship Program As a designated “BE KIND SCHOOL”, receive a comprehensive year-round solution to integrate social, emotional, and character building education into your school culture. Learn More The Be Kind Academy Our comprehensive virtual package includes comprehensive online character education, health, academic, and digital citizenship for classrooms, small groups, […]

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Our president and CEO, Dr. Larry Moss, is a thought leader in the transformation of children's health. See what he has to say in his published white papers, blog articles, news articles and videos.

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Nemours pediatric health system is committed to children's health care in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida.

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Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed? Change to Chill offers free online mental health resources for teens designed to help them learn how to relax and integrate healthy habits into their lifestyle. Whether you’re a teen yourself, a mentor or a parent, explore our mindfulness guides and stress relief activities for teens to help yourself and others soothe their minds and Change to Chill.

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"With good mental health literacy, we learn how to take better care of ourselves, our loved ones and our communities. We are empowered and provided with the skills that we need to help us build better lives, better systems of care and a better society." ~ Wei & Kutcher 2018
GET LITERATE The Elementary Mental Health Literacy Resource (EMHLR) is a classroom-ready resource designed to support multiple school environments, including in-person, online and hybrid instruction. With character-driven and developmentally-informed materials, the EMHLR engages students to:
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decrease stigma surrounding mental illness
increase understanding of common mental disorders
improve help-seeking skills LEARN MORE The Mental Health and High School Curriculum Guide provides a complete set of evidence-based, online modular resources proven to increase the understanding of mental health and mental disorders, decrease the stigma of mental illness and enhance help-seeking efficacy among both students and teachers. LEARN MORE The first publication of its kind, providing
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What are Mental Disorders? What is Brain Injury? What is Stigma? We need to know as much about our minds as we do our bodies. Check out our videos on our YouTube channel to learn more.

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Quality-assured information, advice and resources to help primary schools understand and promote children's mental health and wellbeing.

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The Students Against Depression - Students Against Depression

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Students Against Depression provides you with a calm environment and the resources to help you find a way forward - a website offering advice, information and guidance to those affected by low mood, depression and suicidal thinking.

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The Students Against Depression - Students Against Depression

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Schools have a unique opportunity to address mental health. Young people spend much of their daily life interacting with teachers and classmates. These daily interactions can provide an opportunity to respond and help a student who is struggling with their mental health. You can be prepared to respond in a positive and impactful way using our resources below.

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Building off the success of Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids, the Positive Parenting, Thriving Kids Project is the second child mental health campaign funded by the state of California in partnership with the Child Mind Institute.

With support from California Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and the Department of Health Care Services, these videos are designed to help every parent and caregiver in California and beyond support their kids' mental health and self-esteem in today's stressful world.

Why the Positive Parenting, Thriving Kids Project?

We all want to help our kids thrive, but sometimes it's hard to know how. When you run into parenting challenges, having reliable guidance to turn to can make a big difference .

"I want my children to succeed in lif e ... and help prepare them with a healthy amount of self - esteem and self - worth."

85 percent of California parents and caregivers agree they would benefit from resources to support their child/teen when they show signs of stress or anxiety.

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This series of 20 videos features more than 150 caregivers, kids, and experts talking about some of the most pressing, confusing, and challenging questions that parents face.

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To reflect parents' concerns and experiences, the Child Mind Institute surveyed a diverse group of 1,000 California caregivers to understand what topics they felt would be most helpful as they navigate the challenges of raising their kids. We sought feedback from California teens to make sure youth voices are also represented.
"It is important for my parents to understand the problems I deal with. It will be good for them to also learn how to talk to me about my feelings, diet, and sex stuff."

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All project resources were developed under the guidance of Dr. Harold Koplewicz, one of the world's leading child and teen psychiatrists, and led by Dr. David Anderson, PhD in clinical psychology from Columbia University; Dr. Janine Domingues, PhD in child clinical psychology from the University of Connecticut; and Demerris Brooks, EdD in organization and leadership from the University of San Francisco.

We partnered with a stellar creative team to develop engaging and actionable videos that reflect the rich diversity of California parents and caregivers. English and Spanish language directors worked together during the development of these videos to ensure sensitivity to different cultures - and then shot the videos with different families and experts.

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The Positive Parenting, Thriving Kids videos were developed with input from a wide range of top experts from California and around the world.

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A recent report by the Michigan Race Equity Coalition in Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice discusses racial disparities in the Michigan adoption system. Children of color enter into the foster care system at a higher rate due to abuse and neglect (1.3 times more than white children). Children of color also more likely to age out of the foster care system and not return to their families. Of the 13,000 children in Michigan's foster care in 2013, minority children are 2.1 times more likely to age out of the foster care system. Broken down by race, black children are 2.3 times more likely, American Indian children are 1.4 times more likely, and Hispanic kids were 1.1 times more likely to have to leave the foster care system because of their age. Also, black children live with families that are investigated for abuse or neglect at a rate 1.6 times higher than white children.

Key suggestions from the report are as follows:

Continue to increase the number of foster care workers

Increase the level of assistance available to foster care students who are in college or who are working until they reach 21

Improve data collection and increase data-driven decisions for improvement

Increase funding to improve measures to prevent foster care neglect and abuse

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LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has created a task force to prevent and eliminate systemic racism in the state's child protection system and transform it to make family well-being and preventing abuse, neglect and trauma the top priority of the department's Children's Services Agency.

MDHHS is partnering with MPHI, a non-profit public-private partnership created to support MDHHS, to establish the Child Welfare Improvement Task Force to address racial disparities in child welfare. The action is an acknowledgement of the beliefs of Gov. Whitmer and MDHHS that systemic racism is a public health threat.

The independent task force will be co-chaired by David Sanders, Ph.D., executive vice president of systems improvement at Casey Family Programs, and Tommy Stallworth, director of the Michigan Coronavirus Taskforce on Racial Disparities. MPHI will convene the task force, led by Dr. Paul Elam, chief strategic officer.

MDHHS believes overrepresentation of children of color in the child protection system requires a fundamental system change. Children of color enter foster care at higher rates and stay in care longer than their white peers. They are more likely to be placed in institutional facilities rather than in family homes, remain there for long periods, and leave the foster care system without a family.

While 16% of children in Michigan are Black, children who are Black make up 29% of the state's foster care population. While 31% of children in Michigan are children of color, they make up 51% of the foster care population.

As a result of these experiences, Black and Brown children and their families are at greater risk for adverse health, social, and economic effects that can last a lifetime.

"As well-intentioned as we are, our current system perpetuates injustices and keeps us from meeting our core values," said JooYeun Chang, executive director of MDHHS's Children's Services Agency. "This is primarily driven by systemic issues and we must therefore acknowledge and then address systemic racism and bias wherever it exists.

This task force provides an opportunity to set a path for the future where racial and ethnic equity and justice is assured. This will transform our child protection system into a family well-being system that prevents harm to children by supporting their families and communities before abuse or neglect occurs."

MDHHS has acknowledged the disparate treatment of Black children and families as a barrier to achieving that goal and has identified specific strategies to address this challenge.

"We recognize that deep systemic racial biases exist in this country and that the child welfare and juvenile justice systems have an important role in dismantling underlying injustices and setting a path for a future where racial and ethnic equity and justice is assured," Sanders said.

Stallworth agreed. "The over-representation of children of color in foster care in Michigan is unacceptable and demands a fundamental change in our system," he said.

The Child Welfare Improvement Task Force's goals are to support MDHHS to improve the child protection system to provide safe, fair and equitable treatment of all Michigan's children and families. The task force will:

Be responsible for reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of the strategies identified by the Children's Services Agency, assessing whether the agency is implementing the identified strategies, and seeking necessary community support - including legislative support - to implement effective strategies.

Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of this new approach. The goal is to fully implement a new approach that improves safety and equity and reduces unnecessary and potentially harmful investigations of Black families.

Provide policy and practice recommendations to improve equity in group care of children who are removed from their homes.

MPHI is a Michigan-based, nonprofit public health institute leading public health efforts across the country.

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Child Abuse and Neglect: What Parents Should Know

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​Child abuse, also known as maltreatment, is common. It is important to understand and reduce the risks of abuse for your child and be familiar with the signs of abuse and neglect.

About ​4 million cases of child abuse and neglect involving almost 7 million children are reported each year. The highest rate of child abuse is in babies less than one year of age, and 25 percent of victims are younger than age three.

The majority of cases reported to Child Protective Services involve neglect, followed by physical and sexual abuse. There is a lot of overlap among children who are abused, with many suffering a combination of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect.

Types of abuse and neglect

Physical abuse occurs when a child's body is injured as a result of hitting, kicking, shaking, burning or other show of force. One study suggests that about 1 in 20 children has been physically abused in their lifetime.

Sexual abuseis any sexual activity that a child cannot understand or consent to. It includes acts such as fondling, oral-genital contact and genital and anal intercourse. It also includes exhibitionism, voyeurism, and exposure to pornography. Studies suggest that up to one in five girls and one in 20 boys will be sexually abused before they are 18 years old. More than 90 percent of child sexual abuse victims know their abuser.

Child neglect can include physical neglect (failing to provide food, clothing, shelter, or other physical necessities), emotional neglect (not providing love, comfort, or affection), and medical or educational neglect (not providing access to needed medical care or education) or supervisory neglect (failure to appropriately supervise). Psychological or emotional abuse results from all of the above, but also can be associated with verbal abuse, which can harm a child's self-worth or emotional well-being.

Risk factors for abuse and neglect

Most child abuse occurs within the family. Risk factors include parental depression or other mental health issues, a parental history of childhood abuse or neglect, parental substance abuse and domestic violence.

Child neglect and other forms of maltreatment are also more common in families living in poverty and among parents who are teenagers or who abuse drugs or alcohol.

Signs and symptoms

It is not always easy to recognize when a child has been abused. Children who have been maltreated are often afraid to tell anyone, because they think they will be blamed or that no one will believe them. Sometimes they remain quiet because the person who abused them is someone they love very much, or because of fear, or both.

Parents also tend to overlook signs and symptoms of abuse, because it is hard to believe it could happen or they fear what might happen if people found out. However, a child who has been abused needs special support and treatment as early as possible. The longer children continue to be abused or are left to deal with the situation on their own, the harder it is for them to be able to heal and develop optimally physically and mentally.

Here are some physical signs and behavioral changes in children who may have experienced abuse or neglect:

Physical signs

Non-mobile infant with any injury

Bruises to the torso, ears, or neck in a child less than four years of age

Any injury (bruise, burn, fracture, abdominal or head injury) that is not consistent with the way the injury is said to have happened, that cannot be adequately explained, or that is inconsistent with the child's developmental capabilities

The child discloses abuse or neglect

Failure to gain weight (especially in infants) or sudden dramatic weight gain

Genital pain, bleeding, or discharge

A sexually transmitted disease

Behavioral and mental health changes that raise concern about possible abuse or neglect

It is important to remember that the following changes are seen in many children as a result of many different kinds of stressful situations and are not specific to child abuse and neglect. The reason for the appearance of these behaviors should always be investigated.

Fearful behavior (nightmares, depression, unusual fears)

Unexplained abdominal pain, sudden onset of bed-wetting, or regression in toileting (especially if the child has already been toilet trained)

Attempts to run away

Extreme sexual behavior that seems developmentally inappropriate for the child's age

Sudden change in self-confidence

Headaches or stomachaches with no medical cause

School failure

Extremely passive or aggressive behavior

Desperately affectionate behavior or social withdrawal

Big appetite and stealing food

Long-term consequences

In most cases, children who are abused or neglected suffer greater mental health than physical health damage. Emotional and psychological abuse, physical abuse, and neglect deny the child the tools needed to cope with stress, and to learn new skills to become resilient, strong, and successful. So a child who is maltreated or neglected may have a wide range of reactions and may even become depressed or develop suicidal, withdrawn, or violent behavior. As they get older, they may show learning difficulties, use drugs or alcohol, try to run away, refuse discipline, or abuse others. As an adult, they may develop marital and sexual difficulties, depression, or suicidal behavior.

Not all children who are abused have severe reactions. Usually the younger the child, the longer the abuse continues. The closer the child's relationship with the abuser, the more serious the mental health effects will be. A close relationship with a very supportive adult can increase resiliency, reducing some of the impact.

Getting help

If you suspect your child has been abused, get help immediately through your pediatrician or a local child protective agency. Physicians are legally obligated to report all suspected cases of abuse or neglect to state authorities. Your pediatrician also will detect and treat any medical injuries or conditions, recommend a therapist, and provide necessary information to investigators. The doctor also may testify in court if needed to secure legal protection for the child or criminal prosecution of the person suspected of perpetrating the abuse or neglect.

If your child has been abused, you may be the only person who can help them. There is no good reason to delay reporting your suspicions of abuse. Denying the problem will only make the situation worse. It allows the abuse or neglect to continue unchecked and lowers your child's chance for optimal physical and mental health and well-being.

In any case of abuse or neglect, the child's safety is of primary concern. They need to be in a safe environment, free of the potential for more abuse and neglect.

Preventing abuse and neglect

The major reasons for physical and psychological maltreatment of children within the family often are a parent's feelings of isolation, stress, and frustration. Parents need support and as much information as possible in order to raise their children responsibly. They need to be taught how to cope with their own feelings of frustration and anger without venting them on children. They also need the companionship of other adults who will listen and help during times of crisis.

Support groups through local community organizations often are helpful first steps to ease some of the isolation or frustration parents may be feeling. Parents who were themselves abused as children are in particular need of support. Confronting, addressing, and healing parental mental and emotional health takes a lot of courage and insight. But this is often the best way to lower the odds of past abuse being passed on to the next generation of children

Personal supervision of and involvement in your child's activities are the best ways to prevent physical and sexual abuse outside the home. Pay careful attention to your child's reports about and reactions to his experiences at child care and school. Always investigate if your child tells you they've been maltreated or if they have a sudden unexplained change in behavior.

Although you don't want to frighten your child, you can teach some basic rules of safety in a non-threatening manner. Teach them to keep their distance from strangers, not to wander away from you in unfamiliar territory, to say "no" when someone asks them to do something they don't want to do. Tell them to always to tell you if someone hurts them or makes them feel bad, even if that person is someone they know.

Remember

Open, two-way communication with your child provides the best chance of knowing early when there is a problem. Make sure your child understands they will not get in trouble if they tell you about abuse or other confusing events.

Instead of teaching them that they are surrounded by danger, teach them that they are strong, capable, and can count on you to keep them safe.

More information

Adapted from Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 7th Edition (Copyright © 2019 American Academy of Pediatrics)

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Different types of child abuse have equivalent psychological effects, according to a study in JAMA Psychiatry. It has previously been assumed that emotional and verbal abuse could have different or less harmful impact on a child's psychology than physical or sexual abuse, but research now suggests that these forms of abuse can be just as damaging.

It is estimated that nearly forty percent of children worldwide suffer some kind of emotional abuse or neglect, referred to as child maltreatment (CM). Research has connected these non-sexual forms of maltreatment with a broad range of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance use, and suicidal behavior. However, legal punishments for many forms of maltreatment largely vary, with some carrying felony sentences while others may be frowned upon but legal. The standard "nonequivalence" assumption is that child maltreatment has less severe long-term psychological effects than physical and sexual abuse.

To test this hypothesis, a team of researchers led by David Vachon at McGill University studied 2,292 children enrolled at a summer camp between 1986 and 2015. The camp allowed for the children, who had previously suffered forms of maltreatment, to be psychologically assessed from multiple perspectives, including by their peers and counselors, over several years.

"Our results suggest that physical abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect are equivalent insults that affect broad psychiatric vulnerabilities," they wrote.

The study is limited by the fact that there is no way to separate out the effects of childhood sexual abuse because it co-occurs with other forms of maltreatment and it is often underreported.

They conclude:

"Finally, population-level prevention and intervention strategies should not ignore the considerable psychological harms imposed by emotional abuse, which rival those of physical violence and neglect. Taken together with high worldwide prevalence and evidence that emotional and physical pain share a common somatosensory representation in the brain, it is clear that emotional abuse is widespread, painful, and destructive."

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WHAT IS EMOTIONAL ABUSE?

Just as physical injuries can scar and incapacitate a child, emotional maltreatment can cripple and handicap a child emotionally, behaviorally, and intellectually. Self-esteem can be damaged. Severe psychological disorders have been traced to excessively distorted parental attitudes and actions. One of the hallmarks of emotional abuse is the absence of positive interaction (e.g. praising) from parent to their child. Following chronic and severe emotional abuse of a child, emotional and behavioral problems may be present in varying degrees, especially when there is little or no nurturing.

This is especially true for neonates, infants, and toddlers. After emotional abuse, these children may become chronically withdrawn and anxious and lose basic social and language skills necessary for intimate relationships. They may become developmentally delayed, socially limited, and, in some cases, antisocial or chronically unable to protect themselves from others.

Emotional abuse and neglect are also components of other abuse and neglect. Sexual abuse and physical abuse may be the official category for a report, but emotional damage also exists. Emotional abuse and neglect may damage children of all ages, but can be critical with infants and toddlers, leaving them with permanent developmental deficits. It is crucial to recognize the indicators of emotional abuse in order to prevent further harm.

What is Verbal Abuse?

Verbal assault (belittling, screaming, threats, blaming, sarcasm), unpredictable responses, continual negative moods, constant family discord, and chronically communicating conflicting messages are examples of ways parents may subject their children to verbal abuse. There are several signs in parents and in children that may indicate verbal abuse is occurring.

Behavioral Indicators OF ABUSE

Indicators in Parents

These signs indicate that a parent may be engaging in verbal or emotional abuse of a child:

Parents or caretakers place demands on the child that are based on unreasonable or impossible expectations or without consideration of the child's developmental capacity.

The child is used as a "battle ground" for marital conflicts.

The child is used to satisfy the parent's/caretaker's own ego needs and the child is neither old enough nor mature enough to understand.

The child victim is "objectified" by the perpetrator, the child is referred to as "it" ("it" cried, "it" died).

The child is a witness to domestic violence.

Emotional abuse can be seen as proving a self-fulfilling prophecy. If a child is degraded enough, the child will begin to live up to the image communicated by the abusing parent or caretaker.

Emotional abuse cases can be extremely difficult to prove, and cumulative documentation by witnesses is imperative. Such cases should be referred to treatment as soon as possible.

Suspected cases of emotional abuse that constitute willful cruelty or unjustifiable punishment of a child are required to be reported by mandated reporters. This means a report must be made of any situation where any person willfully causes or permits any child to suffer, or inflicts on any child, unjustifiable mental suffering. (Pen. Code, § 11165.3.) However, mandated reporters may also report any degree of mental suffering. While these cases may not always be prosecuted, reporting provides the opportunity for intervention and/or therapy with the family.

Indicators in Children

These signs indicate that a child may be experiencing emotional or verbal abuse:

Is withdrawn, depressed, and apathetic.

Is clingy and forms indiscriminate attachments.

"Acts out" and is considered a behavior problem (e.g. bullies others, chronically uses profanity).

Exhibits exaggerated fearfulness.

Is overly rigid in conforming to instructions of teachers, doctors, and other adults.

Suffers from sleep, speech, or eating disorders.

Displays other signs of emotional turmoil (repetitive, rhythmic movements; rocking, whining, picking at scabs).

Suffers from enuresis (bed wetting) and fecal soiling.

Pays inordinate attention to details or exhibits little or no verbal or physical communication with others.

Unwittingly makes comments such as, "Mommy/Daddy always tells me I'm bad."

The behavior patterns mentioned may, of course, be due to other causes, but the suspicion of abuse should not be dismissed.

WHAT IS EMOTIONAL DEPRIVATION?

Emotional deprivation has been defined as ". . . the deprivation suffered by children when their parents do not provide the normal experiences producing feelings of being loved, wanted, secure, and worthy."

Signs of emotional deprivation such as withholding affection with touch, smiles and sound may be more damaging than verbal and even physical assault. Children may provoke assault if necessary to gain negative interaction rather than suffer the pain of being ignored. This may damage children of all ages but is critical for infants and young toddlers.

Caretakers might also provide cause for evaluation and possible reporting of a neonate at risk. Intervention may include consideration of caretaker depression, substance abuse, parenting deficits, and lack of social or financial support for the caretaker. Consideration should be made for evaluation of the caretaker for these issues, as well as possible domestic violence.

SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL DEPRIVATION

The signs of emotional deprivation in children can be quite varied. Indicators may include:

Refuses to eat adequate amounts of food and is therefore very frail.

Is unable to perform normal learned functions for a given age (walking, talking); exhibits developmental delays, particularly with verbal and nonverbal social skills.

Displays antisocial behavior (aggression, behavioral disruption, bullying others) or obvious "delinquent" behavior (drug abuse, vandalism); conversely, is abnormally unresponsive, sad, or withdrawn.

Constantly "seeks out" and "pesters" other adults, such as teachers or neighbors, for attention and affection.

Displays exaggerated fears.

Apathy, withdrawal, and lack of response to human interaction.

When parents ignore their children, whether because of drug or alcohol use, psychiatric disturbances, personal problems, outside activities, or other preoccupying situations, serious consequences can occur. However, reporting these situations is not mandated unless they constitute a form of legally defined abuse or neglect. Emotional deprivation and neglect may be seen as a lesser form of child abuse/neglect. It may not be reportable or may be assessed out with no intervention. It is, however, a central issue for much of what damages children.

These children may experience more severe damage and are therefore worthy of voluntary intervention and follow-up.

The abuse may be brief, but the trauma lasts a lifetime.
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Indicators of Emotional & Verbal Abuse | American SPCC - Signs in Parents & Children

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What are the indicators of emotional and verbal abuse? Visit our Learning Center to learn the signs of emotional abuse and deprivation in parents and children.

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How Income Affects a Child's Development

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How Income Affects a Child's Development

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How does income affect childhood brain development?

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Neuroscientist and pediatrician Kimberly Noble is leading the Baby’s First Years study: the first-ever randomized study of how family income changes children’s cognitive, emotional and brain development. She and a team of economists and policy experts are working together to find out: Can we help kids in poverty simply by giving families more money? “The brain is not destiny,” Noble says. “And if a child’s brain can be changed, then anything is possible.”

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Child Welfare- Taking race out of the equation

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Child Welfare- Taking race out of the equation

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To transform child welfare, take race out of the equation

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In this eye-opening talk about the impact of race and neighborhood on foster-care decisions, social worker Jessica Pryce shares a promising solution to help child welfare agencies make bias-free assessments about when to remove children from their families. “Let’s work together to build a system that wants to make families stronger instead of pulling them apart,” Pryce says.

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What is Adoption- Story by Sarah McGeough and Stephanie Lidbetter

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What is Adoption- Story by Sarah McGeough and Stephanie Lidbetter

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❤️ What Is Adoption? | Kids Book Read Aloud | Short Story By Sarah McGeough and Stephanie Lidbetter

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Legal Requirements

In accordance with section (3) of MCL 722.623 - the Child Protection Law - teachers, school counselors and school administrators are required to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect as mandated reporters.

Michigan Child Protection Law requires mandated reporters who have reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or neglect to make an immediate oral report to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) - Centralized Intake (855-444- 3911), followed by a written report within 72 hours OR create a report through the Michigan Online Reporting System (MORS). A written report is not required if MORS was utilized to address the alleged abuse/neglect.

The reporter is not expected to investigate the matter, know the legal definitions of child abuse and neglect or even know the name of the perpetrator, but the law does require reporting abuse within 72 hours. Investigations are confidential and thus it is appropriate to err on the side of children's safety, which means immediately reporting suspected abuse and then proceeding with the investigation and request for additional information. The Child Protection Law is intended to make reporting simple and places responsibility for determining appropriate action with the Children's Protective Services (CPS) division of MDHHS.
Notifying parents/guardians, school administrators or other individuals of authority is not adequate fulfillment of mandatory reporting requirements. Michigan Online Reporting System

Mandated Reporter Resources

Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect in Michigan

More information about mandated reporting, online reporting, training resources, and general requirements is available on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Mandated Reporters webpage.

MDHHS Mandated Reporters Information

Appropriately Handling Disclosure

In cooperation with the Firecracker Foundation, the Michigan Department of Education has released training materials for appropriately handing disclosure.

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In accordance with section (3) of MCL 722.623 - the Child Protection Law - teachers, school counselors and school administrators are required to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect as mandated reporters.

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Our Children's Protective Services (CPS) program is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect. The Michigan Child Protection Law provides the framework for what CPS must do.

Child Abuse: Harm or threatened harm to a child's health or welfare that occurs through non-accidental physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, or maltreatment, by a parent, a legal guardian, or any other person responsible for the child's health or welfare or by a teacher, a teacher's aide, or a member of the clergy.

Child Neglect: 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:

Negligent treatment, including the failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical care.

Placing a 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 so and has, or should have, knowledge of the risk.

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Our Children's Protective Services (CPS) program is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect. The Michigan Child Protection Law provides the framework for what CPS must do.

Child Abuse: Harm or threatened harm to a child's health or welfare that occurs through non-accidental physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, or maltreatment, by a parent, a legal guardian, or any other person responsible for the child's health or welfare or by a teacher, a teacher's aide, or a member of the clergy.

Child Neglect: 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:

Negligent treatment, including the failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical care.

Placing a 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 so and has, or should have, knowledge of the risk.

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Online Tools and Training for Parents and Caregivers

Welcome to MI Parenting Resource! This free, online program is meant to support caregivers across the state in strengthening their parent-child relationships and gaining new tools for enhancing positive child behaviors.

Through MI Parenting Resource, you will have access to a collection of brief parenting videos introducing evidence-based strategies for common caregiving concerns, such as how to increase child cooperation, teach children new behaviors, and manage emotions in the hectic world of parenting. What's more, you will hear about these strategies from real-life caregivers - people who have used these skills in their own families and want others to experience the same positive outcomes they have seen with their children.

MI Parenting Resource is available free of charge. We just ask that you provide some basic information about yourself and your family so that we can evaluate the program. Individuals must be at least 18 years old to register.

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MI Parenting Resource is a free, online program to strengthen parent-child relationships and provide new tools for enhancing positive child behaviors.

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MI Parenting Resource is an online program meant to support caregivers across the state of Michigan in strengthening their parent-child relationships and gaining new tools for enhancing positive child behaviors.

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Helping Foster Children develop friendships

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Helping Foster Children develop friendships

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Socializing is integral to childhood development, but it can be incredibly challenging for foster children. Many of them have experienced trauma and may have difficulty trusting people. They may also be shy or withdrawn. For such children, making friends can be a real challenge. Here are some things you can do to help your foster child build meaningful friendships.

Help Them Get Involved in Activities

Joining a sports team, taking a dance class, or participating in Scouts are great ways for kids to meet other kids with similar interests. And when children are involved in activities, they tend to be more outgoing and confident.

Encourage Them to Talk to Other Kids

If your foster child is having trouble talking to other kids, encourage them to start small. They can begin by saying hello or asking a question. Once they get more comfortable, they can start having conversations. If your foster child is feeling anxious or shy, remind them it's okay to be nervous. Reassure them that they can always come to you if they need help.

Teach Them How to Handle Rejection

Foster children may be rejected by their peers for any number of reasons. It's essential to teach them how to deal with rejection healthily. Help them understand that not everyone will like them, and that's okay. Please encourage them to keep trying and to focus on the friends they do have.

Model Good Friendship Skills

As a foster parent, you are a role model for your foster child. So it's important to model good friendships yourself. Be friendly and welcoming to other parents and their children. Invite friends over to your house. And when you're out in public, take the opportunity to chat with other people. Your foster child will be watching and learning from you.

Helping your foster child make friends can be challenging but essential for their development. By getting them involved in activities, encouraging them to talk to other kids, and teaching them how to handle rejection, you can help them make friends and feel more connected to the world around them. TFI Family Services, Inc. is an agency that specializes in foster care and child welfare. We are committed to helping foster children thrive. For more information about our services, don't hesitate to contact us.

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Tips to Help Your Foster Child Build Meaningful Friendships - TFI

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TFI Family is a leading child welfare agency providing experience, compassion, and care. Build Meaningful Friendships