Benzie Cares for Kids
History
Benzie Cares for Kids (Benzie County Child Abuse Prevention Council) is a non-profit organization that supports and promotes primary prevention services across Benzie County. There are 72 Child Abuse Prevention Councils in the State of Michigan.
Goals.
- Assisting the local baby pantry by providing educational materials for parents on child development, safe sleep materials, and pack-n-plays.
- Scholarships for Benzie County youth to sponsor summer camp attendance.
- County-wide playgroups.
- Increasing awareness of child abuse through marketing campaigns.
- Participating in Children’s Trust Fund and Child Abuse Prevention month activities.
Reach out to learn more about Benzie Cares for Kids today!
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Benzie Cares for Kids non-profit Leadership consists of representation from the following organizations:
Benzie Leelanau District Health Department
Central Wellness
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency
Benzie County Baby Pantry
Human Services Collaborative Body
BEST Benzie County
Benzie Area Chamber of Commerce
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Benzie Cares for Kids is not currently accepting volunteers. To learn more about the Initiative and how you can support, contact Maggie Bacon at maggie@bestbenziecounty.org
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Benzie Cares for Kids is funded by the Children’s Trust Fund of Michigan. Learn more about the Children’s Trust Fund of Michigan here: https://www.michigan.gov/ctf