COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & SERVICES
 

CARE is a valuable community and educational organization positively impacting youth, families, businesses and government. CARE’s staff goes the extra mile to make the community a better place to live and work. 

 
Family to Family – Family to Family is a statewide initiative committed to the recruitment of new foster families, providing education for birth and foster parents and encouraging a safe and stable environment for those children in need of foster care. Currently CARE serves families in the South Warren community by providing information, resources and educational programs. Staff oversees the South Warren Family Resource Network (SWFRN), a collaborative comprised of local human service agencies and community members that meet regularly.  SWFRN is located at Mt. Calvary Family Community Center, 8129 Packard in Warren, Mich.  Family to Family is funded by the Macomb County Department of Human Services
 
Friend of the Court - CARE provides supervised visitations for those parents who are ordered by the 16th Circuit Court Family Division to have oversight of their parenting time. The goal of supervised parenting time is to allow parents an opportunity to visit with their children in a safe, family-friendly environment
 
Greater Macomb Project Vox - Greater Macomb Project Vox, or Voice of Recovery, is a grass roots effort organized to educate society on the disease of alcoholism and other drug addiction; reduce the stigma attached to the disease and advocate for adequate treatment for those suffering from the disease. Members include people in long term recovery and those affected by other’s drug dependency. www.projectvox.com
 
Great Parents Great Start – The Macomb Intermediate School District provides funding to offer free parent education to families of young children. The State of Michigan Initiative, Great Parents Great Start, focuses on the healthy emotional and physical develop of young children by offering parents the opportunity to learn skills and strategies that build self worth, problem solving skills and acceptable discipline methods. www.migreatparents.org
 
MCFARES -- Macomb County Fetal Alcohol Resources, Education, and Support Coalition – MCFARES is a collaborative that works to provide education, support and resources on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. MCFARES
 
Michigan Prison Re-entry Initiative – In cooperation with the Macomb Project, CARE offers educational programs for prisoners at the New Haven Correctional Facility, Moore House and Michigan Works! The programs are designed to assist prisoners/parolees as they transition into the community. The mission of MPRI is to reduce crime and enhance public safety by implementing a seamless system of services for offenders from the time of their entry to prison through their transitions, community reintegration and aftercare in the communities.
 
Michigan Rehabilitation Services – CARE provides support services to those customers of Michigan Rehabilitation Services who have experienced difficulties because of the problematic use of alcohol and/or other drugs. Case management, assessment and referral for treatment and support groups offer assistance to those entering the workforce but who still may have a need for ongoing substance abuse services.
 
Safe Macomb – This collaborative, comprised of the Traffic Safety Association of Macomb County, CARE, Turning Point, Inc., the Macomb Chapter of Michigan Safe Kids and the Macomb Intermediate School District focuses on promoting safety by preventing intentional and unintentional injuries in our homes, workplaces, streets and schools. A Summer Safety Fest is held annually at Metropolitan Beach.
 
SMILE – Start Making it Livable for Everyone – CARE, in collaboration with the 16th Circuit Court Family Division and the Macomb County Friend of the Court, provides a monthly program for parents who are involved in divorce proceedings. The purpose of the session is to remind parents that children can be negatively impacted by the divorce of their parents. An overview of the court process, Friend of the Court and suggestions on making it “livable” for everyone are given.
 
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