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Children Trust Michigan raises awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month

Children Trust Michigan is recognizing the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect with a month of activities that will culminate with a special ceremony at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, at the State Capitol.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention MonthActivities and initiatives planned throughout the month will center on the symbolic blue-and-silver pinwheel of Prevent Child Abuse America, which serves as a visual representation that everyone plays a role in providing children with a bright future. Participants have been asked to share information on social media, using the hashtags #CAPMonth2024, #MIWearsBlue and #StrengtheningFamilies.

Children Trust Michigan, housed within MDHHS, was established by the Michigan Legislature in 1982.  It 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.

“Our department is devoted to improving the safety and well-being of Michigan children, as outlined in our Keep Kids Safe Action Agenda,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “We are working with lawmakers, police, judges and other child welfare system leaders to do everything in our power to make Michigan the safest place in America to raise kids and nurture families.”

“Child abuse prevention is a community responsibility and Michigan is committed to ensuring all children grow up safe, healthy, educated and prepared to reach their full potential,” said Suzanne Greenberg, executive director of Children Trust Michigan. “The blue and silver pinwheels displayed in April, and throughout the year, symbolize the health and happiness all children deserve. We encourage everyone across the state to help raise awareness this month about the impact child abuse and neglect has and to help us create more stable environments and brighter futures for all children.”

Child Abuse Prevention Month culminates with the 16th annual Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Day rally on the steps of the State Capitol Tuesday, April 23. Featured speakers this year include Earl Major, Children Trust Michigan board member, Sen. Aric Nesbitt, Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet and Fatima Salman, president of the National Association of Social Workers.

Featured programs include Child & Family Services of Northeast Michigan, InvolvedDad, Inc. and Gratiot County Child Advocacy Association. Parent stories will be shared by Ian Agee, Danni Franzoni and Julie Hunter. For information on Children Trust Michigan and Child Abuse Prevention Month, visit childrentrustmichigan.org.

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Local High School Schedule & Scores

GLIAC Softball Tournament

THURSDAY 4/2/24:

Wayne St 3 @ Ferris St 10

Purdue NW 1 @ Parkside 0 (9inn)

 

FRIDAY 4/2/24:

Ferris St4 @ GVSU1 - 12n

Purdue NW3 @ SVSU2 - 1:30p

 

CSAA Baseball

MONDAY 4/29/24

Shepherd @ Chip Hills - CANCELLED

 

TUESDAY 4/30/24

Kent City 0 @ Big Rapids 11 (6inn)

Kent City 1 @ Big Rapids 11 (6inn)

Grant 3 @ C Montcalm 2

Grant 6 @ C Montcalm 3

Morley Stanwood 5 @ Tri County 4

Morley Stanwood 0 @ Tri County 10 (6inn)

Newaygo 5 @ Reed City 4

Newaygo 6 @ Reed City 8 (5inn)

Lakeview 3 @ White Cloud 4

Lakeview 6 @ White Cloud 13

 

WEDNESDAY 5/1/24 - 4p

Chip Hills 16 @ Montabella 3 (6inn)

Chip Hills 11 @ Montabella 3

Coopersville 6 @ Newaygo 3

Coopersville 7 @ Newaygo 4

Whitehall 9 @ Grant 2

Whitehall 13 @ Grant 10

C Montcalm 8 @ Saranac 5

C Montcalm 8 @ Saranac 2

 

FRIDAY 5/3/24 - 4p

Big Rapids @ Grant

White Cloud @ Kent City

Tri County @ Lakeview

Reed City @ Morley Stanwood

Belding @ Newaygo

C Montcalm @ Chip Hills

 

SATURDAY 5/4/24

Grant @ Hesperia - 9a

White Cloud @ Hesperia - TBD

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CSAA Softball

MONDAY 4/29/24

Chip Hills @ Alma - CANCELLED

 

TUESDAY 4/30/24

Kent City 1 @ Big Rapids 2

Kent City 1 @ Big Rapids 12 (5inn)

Grant 0 @ C Montcalm 10

Grant 1 @ C Montcalm 5

Morley Stanwood @ Tri County

Morley Stanwood @ Tri County

Newaygo 2 @ Reed City 12 (5inn)

Newaygo 5 @ Reed City 7

Lakeview 0 @ White Cloud 4

Lakeview 11 @ White Cloud 10

 

WEDNESDAY 5/1/24 - 4p

Chip Hills 10 @ Montabella 20 (6inn)

Chip Hills 9 @ Montabella 7

 

THURDAY 5/2/24 - 4p

Belding 0 @ Newaygo 15 (3inn)

Belding 0 @ Newaygo 15 (3inn)

 

FRIDAY 5/3/24 - 4p

Big Rapids @ Grant

White Cloud @ Kent City

Tri County @ Lakeview

Reed City @ Morley Stanwood

C Montcalm @ Chip Hills

 

SATURDAY 5/4/24

Grant @ Hesperia - 9a

White Cloud @ Hesperia - TBD

CSAA Baseball Standings

1) Big Rapids: 8-1 | +101 -29 (+72)

2) Grant: 7-2 | +77 -41 (+36)

3) Chippewa Hills: 6-3 | +52 -36 (+16)

4) Reed City: 7-4 | +78 -43 (+35)

5) Newaygo: 8-6 | +88 -57 (+31)

6) Central Montcalm: 6-6 | +65 -51 (+14)

7) Morley Stanwood: 5-5 | +43 -52 (-9)

8) Kent City: 5-7 | +66 -101 (-35)

9) White Cloud: 4-6 | +39 -83 (-44)

10) Tri County: 2-9 | +49 -119 (-70)

11) Lakeview: 0-9 | +37 -94 (-57)

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