WE SEE...
A world where every child grows up safe, loved, and empowered to reach their full potential.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
Formally organized in 1985, Child’s Hope, then known as the Out-Wayne County Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (soon after renamed to Child's Hope: The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Out-Wayne County), was a small volunteer group of professionals from private agencies, public health, hospitals and social services. Receiving funding from Children Trust Michigan, formally known as Children’s Trust Fund, the group was afforded the opportunity create projects to help prevent child abuse and neglect in Western Wayne County, Michigan.
This organization has flourished...birthing prevention programs, expanding programs, and distributing basic human needs items to families with children in Western Wayne County. In 2024, the Board of Directors voted to shorten its name and to reflect the organization's new mission of expanding child maltreatment awareness county-wide.
We continue to be result-oriented and dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, truly giving a Child Hope.
Core Values:
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We value the opportunity for children to reach their full potential.
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We value the need for children and families to lead lives free of abuse.
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We value programs designed to break the cycle of abuse in our communities.
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We value the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve the mission and goals of the organization.
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We value excellence at all levels and in all aspects of the organization.
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We value the collaboration of child abuse prevention serving organizations in working toward a goal of breaking the cycle of abuse in families.
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We value education to inform a community about child abuse issues.
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We value the resources necessary to provide tools and support for child abuse prevention.
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We value the ability to address change by being flexible and adaptable. We value the staff necessary to carry out the values of the organization.
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We value accountability and communicating results to our public.
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We value the creation of programs that can be used by others to prevent child abuse.
2025 Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, January 14th @ 5:30 PM
Via Zoom
Gala Celebration April 17th @ 6:00 PM
The Henry Hotel
Tuesday, July 8th @ 5:30 PM
Via Zoom
Tuesday, October 14th @ 5:30 PM
TBD
Current Memberships
Member - Children Trust Michigan Local Prevention Partner
Member - Michigan National Association
Member - Wayne County Safe Sleep Coalition
Member - Kiwanis Club of Michigan Dearborn/Dearborn Hts.