Greetings!
Did you know that Child Advocacy has a Gratiot County Substance Abuse Coalition and a Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Committee that meet each month to discuss important topics and provide community education.
If you are interested in learning more or to get involved please call our office at (989)463-1422.
Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter,
Staci Bigelow
Volunteer/Event Coordinator
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Supply the Cycle
November 1st - 5th 2021
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please see the detailed flyer below for event information.
Child Advocacy Virtual Lunch & Learn
Thursday, November 4, 2021
11:30 am - 12:30 p.m.
Please see the detailed flyer below for event information and registration details.
Gratiot County Substance Abuse Coalition Hybrid Meeting
Monday, November 8, 2021
1:00 p.m.
Please email Emily at
Darkness to Light's Steward of Children Training
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Caregiver Support Group Virtual Meeting
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
6:00 p.m.
Please email Morgan at [email protected] for more information or for the presentation link.
Virtual CASA Information Session
November 16, 2021
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
If you would like to learn more about this program or attend our next CASA Volunteer Training, please attend our next Information Session!
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvcuGgqT8pHNVWLlosp4Kek3I2C0KZuZoN
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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For more information on upcoming events and trainings please see detailed flyers below or visit our website at www.ChildAdvocacy.net |
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About Us
Child Advocacy is a non-profit agency with a mission to improve the welfare of children and their families through education, training, and support for the prevention of substance abuse and child abuse and neglect.
Our Staff
Audra Stahl
President & CEO
Pam Mahin
Office Manager
Staci Bigelow
Event/Volunteer Coordinator
Ty Warczinsky
GCSAC Program Director
Emily Rayburn
GCSAC Coordinator
Sara Krebs
GCSAC Prevention
Coordinator
Tristan Villalobos
GCSAC Prevention Educator
Morgan Rooy
CAN Program Director
Richelle Davis
CAN Prevention Educator
Michelle Zombeck
CASA Program Director
Rachel Molands
CASA Recruitment Coordinator
Heather Therrien
CAC Program Director
Jennifer Stambaugh
CAC Victim Advocate
Nicole Showers
CAC Case Manager
Michelle Bartnik
Gratiot Integrated Health Network Therapist
Megan DeYoung
Central Michigan University Social Work Intern
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People with Extraordinary Hearts
"Volunteers are just ordinary people with extraordinary hearts. They offer the gift of their time to teach, to listen, to help, to inspire, to build, to grow, to learn. They expect no pay, yet the value of their work knows no limit. They've known the unexpected joy of a simple hug. They've planted tiny seeds of love in countless lives. Volunteers are just ordinary people who reach out and take a hand, and together make a difference that lasts a lifetime." (Kimberly Rinehart)
CASA of Gratiot County had the privilege to swear in three new people with extraordinary hearts. Please meet our newest CASA volunteer advocates Susan Berry, Dawn Bohjanen, and Amanda Siddall.
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Susan has surrounded herself by helping children and families throughout her life from running a daycare for 20 years, teaching preschool and being a paraprofessional in an elementary school. Susan is a loving and caring wife and mother. She is an amazing foster parent of three children in the process of adoption. She is a do it yourselfer, loves to scrapbook, and she is a self-taught photographer. When asked why she wanted to be a CASA volunteer she shared that children deserve a voice. When talking to people who know Susie, words like patient, selfless and compassionate were used to describe her. |
Dawn is married and has six children. Dawn has always been passionate about children and families. She holds a Bachelor in Psychology. Over the years, she has worn different hats from Child Protective Worker, foster parent, advocate, and now she is supporting people in their insurance needs. Dawn is also an avid gardener. When asked why she wanted to be a CASA volunteer she shared that from personal and professional experience, she has the ability to understand the different aspects of the child’s experience. When talking to people who know Dawn, words like genuine, kind, and giving were used to describe her. |
Amanda was born and raised in Gratiot County; she is married and recently had her first child. She has a Master of Science in Nursing and works in the OB as an RN for McLaren Central. Amanda is an animal lover and enjoys gardening. Amanda has a passion for children and she feels strongly about their rights. Amanda became a CASA because of all the moms and babies that she has cared for that have been involved in the foster care system and did not have an advocate. When talking to people who know Amanda, words like caring, thoughtful, and dependable were used to describe her. |
CASA of Gratiot County would like to express their sincere admiration to Susan, Dawn and Amanda for starting this journey and for volunteering their time to travel a road that will be far from easy. As a CASA Volunteer, the work you do is the road less traveled and I truly believe that as a volunteer you make all the difference. There are still many children waiting for someone to be by their side and be their voice. Learn more about what you can do to make a difference in the life of a child by calling Child Advocacy at 989-463-1422 or visit www.childadvocacy.net
Rachel Molands
CASA Recruitment Coordinator
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Greetings,
Can you believe we moved into our new building one year ago? Wow! This move has been the greatest blessing to our staff and the families we serve. We have been able to serve more children and their families than ever before and we continue to expand our services. Check out our trainings, Lunch and Learns, and special programs coming up this Fall and Winter. If you haven't had a chance to come and see us in our new space please call us and stop by for a tour.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Audra Stahl
President & CEO
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