This document discusses the mission and programs of Child's Hope, an organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect in Wayne County. It provides information on several programs, including "Read to Me", which provides early literacy mentors for preschoolers, as well as workshops on topics like safe sleep, shaken baby syndrome, and keeping children safe in vehicles. The organization partners with others in the community and aims to educate the public and protect children through collaborative efforts.

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Your money, your time, your energy -
It all becomes a Child’s Hope.
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On the campus of the
University of Michigan-Dearborn
College of Education, Health, & Human
Services
19000 Hubbard Drive, Suite 256
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: 313-583-6401
Fax: 313-583-6402
E-mail: office@childshope.org
Website: www.childshope.org
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The “Read To Me” early literacy
program for preschoolers provides
mentors to young children and their
families, giving them the building
blocks and tools they need to be
successful as they enter school.
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To Be A Child.To Be A Child.To Be A Child.To Be A Child.
Phone: 313-583-6401
www.childshope.org
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HEAR AND HELP THE CHILDREN:HEAR AND HELP THE CHILDREN:HEAR AND HELP THE CHILDREN:HEAR AND HELP THE CHILDREN:
• Be aware of possible abuse and
neglect around you. Know the
signs. When you see them, don’t
turn away. Be INVOLVED.
• If you suspect a child is beingIf you suspect a child is beingIf you suspect a child is beingIf you suspect a child is being
abused or neglected, contactabused or neglected, contactabused or neglected, contactabused or neglected, contact
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• Make a tax-deductible donation
to Child’s Hope.
The “Read to Me” Program is
sponsored by PNC Bank.

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A workshop that teaches professionals
about Michigan’s Child Protection Laws.
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A project dedicated to the prevention of
child abuse and neglect in Wayne County.
Child’s Hope collaborates with Kids-Talk
Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) to
supply soft, colorful
blankets to children
seen for medical
evaluation for
suspected abuse.
My Body is MineMy Body is MineMy Body is MineMy Body is Mine
This is a presentation
that combines song,
dance, and a story to teach preschool aged
children about protecting their bodies.
Never Shake a BabyNever Shake a BabyNever Shake a BabyNever Shake a Baby
This workshop is for parents and
professionals to learn about the effects of
abusive head trauma. Attendees also learn
techniques to sooth a baby.
Look Before You LeaveLook Before You LeaveLook Before You LeaveLook Before You Leave
This awareness campaign educates parents
and caregivers of the dangers that occur
when children are left unattended in or
around motor vehicles through media
messages and posters.
Safe SleepSafe SleepSafe SleepSafe Sleep
This workshop educates parents and
caregivers about the safest environment
for a baby to sleep.
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Child’s Hope is a central
voice for the prevention of
child abuse and neglect in
Wayne County, building
collaborations and
programs that enable chil-
dren and families to break
the cycle of child abuse.
Child’s Hope, under its agreement with the
Michigan Children’s Trust Fund, is responsible
for providing prevention services to the Out-
Wayne County communities, including:
Allen Park
Belleville
Brownstown
Canton
Dearborn
Dearborn
Heights
Ecorse
Flat Rock
Garden City
Gibraltar
Grosse Ile
Huron Township
Inkster
Lincoln Park
Livonia
Melvindale
New Boston
Northville
Plymouth
Plymouth Twp
Redford
River Rouge
Riverview
Rockwood
Romulus
Southgate
Sumpter Twp
Taylor
Trenton
Van Buren Twp
Wayne
Westland
Woodhaven
Wyandotte
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Children’s SummitChildren’s SummitChildren’s SummitChildren’s Summit
Child’s Hope reaches out to people in our
communities who care about children with
our summit every other year.
The Summit educates and mobilizes com-
munities to address the risks and protective
factors that affect the health and well-
being of children.
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Child’s Hope collaborates with parents,
service providers, the faith-based commu-
nity and other professionals to raise aware-
ness related to child abuse and neglect.