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About Us
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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
Ty Warczinsky
GCSAC Program Director
Sara Krebs
Coalition Coordinator
Richelle Davis
Prevention Educator
Michelle Zombeck
CASA Program Director
CAC Program Director
Nicole Showers
CAC Case Manager
Mallory Harrier
CAC Intake Coordinator
Staci Bigelow
Event/Volunteer Coordinator
Morgan Rooy
Board of Directors
President
Carolyn Studley
Community Represenative
Vice President
Matt Schooley
City of Alma Transportation
Secretary
Jennifer Stambaugh
DeafBlind Central
Treasurer
Sara Bonacci
Sara Bonacci Photography
Steve Benn
Detective/Sgt.
MI State Police
Wendy Currie
Mid MI District Health Dept
Colleen Davis
Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Jim Dubey
Garr Tool
Rob DuHadway
DuHadway Dance Dimensions
Tammy Halfmann
Mercantile Bank
David Justin
Alma School Board
Jennifer Leppien
CASA
John Morey
CPA
Mike Morris
Detective/Sgt. Gratiot Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Alison Morrison
Dept. of Health and Human Services
Jamie Richardson
Doehring Schultz Insurance Agency
Jennifer Siefker
Steve Vernon
Gratiot Integrated Health Network
Wes Wickes
Central MI Youth for Christ
Mark Williams
Detective/Sgt.
Alma Police Depart.
Joe Yourchock
Community Representative
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Did you know that at Child Advocacy we can install and provide a safety inspection for your child safety seat? Child Advocacy has a nationally certified safety seat technician available!
To make an appointment call
989-463-1422
or 800-552-4489
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Permanent Prescription Drug Drop Off
Site
Gratiot Co. Sheriff
226 E. Center
Ithaca
open 24 hrs./day
7 days/week
Alma Police Dept.
525 E. Superior St.
Hours
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Breckenridge Police Dept.
104 E. Saginaw St.
Hours
8:00 a.m.- 5:00
p.m.
Monday - Friday
St. Louis Police Dept.
108 W. Saginaw St.
Hours
Mon. 7 - 3
Tues. - Fri. 8 - 4
These sites accept
prescription pills and patches.
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Program Needs
Gas Cards
to help cover the cost for medical travel to Grand Rapids or help with transportation of foster children.
Gift Cards to Walmart and Meijer to purchase the specific needs of a child.
Drawing Paper
Puzzles
New Children's Books
Play-dough
Games for younger children to play
Capri Sun Juice Box's
Bottled Water
Community donations help the quality of our programs and are greatly appreciated. Donations can be made directly at Child Advocacy or by contacting our office. (989) 463-1422
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Your Feedback!
The presenter Mrs. Davis is AMAZING!
My personal kids had the program this year, and I'm thankful he talked about it at home.
Teacher from a local elementary school who had our Protect Yourself Program in her classroom.
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Happy Fourth of July!
Child Advocacy is excited to announce we are taking over the Red Cross Baby Pantry. See details below.
We also have informative program articles, upcoming meeting schedules, and summer hours listed below.
Child Advocacy Staff
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Summer Hours
Starting the week of June 13
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Limited staff on Fridays, please call ahead.
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CAC Welcomed Their
First Intern!
By: Mallory Harrier
CAC Intake Coordinator
The Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) recently welcomed our first ever student intern. For the months of May and June Shelby Flores, a student at Central Michigan University joined us to fulfill 60 hours of field work toward her Bachelor's Degree in Applied Science.
While at the CAC, Shelby reviewed protocols, observed and supported Victim/Family Advocates during client visits, assisted with Caregiver Support Group, researched resources for supporting victims and families and completed various day to day tasks. When asked what she found most interesting about her internship, she stated it was sitting with the families during the interview process. After receiving her Bachelor's Degree, Shelby plans to pursue a Master's Degree in Social Work. We enjoyed working with Shelby and we wish her well in her future endeavors!
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Our New Baby- The Baby Pantry!
If you've been following our Facebook page, you may have seen a picture of this guy along with the words, "we're expecting!" We can now officially share our big news.
As of July 1st 2017, Child Advocacy has taken over the Red Cross Baby Pantry. The Baby Pantry has served Gratiot County residents since 1999, and we are proud to continue to serve families and children as part of our Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) Prevention Programming. The Baby Pantry is still open each Wednesday from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Wilcox Non-Profit Center, but expect to see some changes. Changes include education of infant safe sleep, shaken baby syndrome and positive parenting techniques; an overall reorganization of the area; and more of a "shopping" experience for parents.
To learn more about the pantry, schedule a tour, sign up as a volunteer, or schedule a donation, contact Morgan Rooy at (989) 463-1422.
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Prescription Medication Disposal
By: Sara Krebs
Coalition Coordinator
Most people have an old medication in their medicine cabinet, whether it was from that wisdom tooth extraction you had 2 years ago, a knee surgery last fall, or a broken arm 5 years ago. Many medications that are prescribed do not get used, so they end up sitting in a medicine cabinet, these unused prescription medications need to be properly disposed of.
Proper disposal of unused medications helps to not only keep our water sources clean, but helps to keep our friends and family members safe, as more than 25,000 Americans overdosed on prescription drugs last year. Prescription medication abuse in the United States is a growing problem. One way to be a part of the solution is by properly disposing of old medications that you may have in your home.
Not sure how to get rid of these old medications?
Gratiot County Substance Abuse Coalition, together with local law enforcement offices, provide prescription medication drop boxes throughout Gratiot County. All you need to do is bring in unused or outdated prescription medications to one of the following locations:
Alma Police Department
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Accepted Medications: Pills, capsules, patches, and liquids.
Breckenridge police department
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Accepted Medications: Pills and capsules.
Ithaca Sheriff's department
7 days a week 24 hours a day
Accepted Medications: Pills and capsules.
St. Louis Police Department
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Accepted Medications: Pills, capsules, patches, and liquids
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New Lending Library Tote
for Parents and Teenagers
Need some fun ideas for you and your teen this summer? Our newest Lending Library tote is full of activities to meet the interests of any teen. You'll find adult coloring pages, as well as information on the benefits of coloring. You and your teen can choose to watch one of our life-lesson movies, or play the Game of Life which comes with a set of "life" questions for parents and teens to ask. Maybe you'll want to toss around the football or put together the candy skull puzzle. You'll be surprised how much teens share when you're doing the simplest of activities together. All of our Lending Library Totes and Bags can be checked out up to 2 weeks at a time. Contact our office or stop in to get yours today!
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Scheduled Classes
Foster/Adoptive/Relative Care Support Group
Tuesday, July 11
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
East Superior Christian Church - Alma
Please call our office at (989) 463-1422 to register for the class.
Gratiot County Substance Abuse Coalition Meeting
Monday, July 10
1:00 p.m.
Please call Sara at 989-463-1422 with any questions.
The Baby Pantry
Every Wednesday
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wilcox Non-Profit Building - Alma
For more information about the Baby Pantry please contact Morgan Rooy at (989)463-1422.
Nurturing Parenting Program
For Parents of Teenagers
Mondays & Wednesdays
July 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, & 26
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wilcox Non-Profit Center Room 119
To register for the Nurturing Parenting Program contact Morgan Rooy at (989)463-1422.
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Happy Independence Day!
Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter. As you can see we have some new and exciting
things happening here at Child Advocacy. We are excited to bring the already successful Baby Pantry on
as one of our programs.
We hope you will join us for the Baby Pantry open house in August.
Enjoy your summer,
Sincerely,
Audra Stahl
President & CEO
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