Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Bridging Generations, NSO, Franklin Wright Settlements & WCCCD are hosting the MICHIGAN KINSHIP CARE CONFERENCE.
This year’s theme for the 8th Annual Michigan Kinship Care Conference is RESET: Today vs. Yesterday.
Looking at today’s current issues facing kinship caregivers, bringing together information, resources and enlightenment to address issues and challenges grandparents and relative caregivers face with raising their children.
Professional speakers who are experienced in their topic of discussion will address the following:
- What If I’m Stopped by the Police: Presenter: Senator Burt Johnson
- Financial Literacy—Getting the Most Out of My Money Presenter: Kevin Butts, KS Credit Education Solutions
- What To Do If Your Child Finds A Gun Presenter: Sgt. Dale Dorsey, 3rd Precinct
- Drugs You Don’t Know About Presenter: Andre Johnson, Detroit Recovery Project
- Housing Assistance Presenter: Dina Harris
- Let’s Talk About Sex Presenter: Michelle George, M.S.N., R.N. Public Health Nurse
- Cyber Bullying: Social Media Safety Presenter: Officer James Knox, 6th Precinct
When: Friday, September 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Wayne County Community College District (Northwester Campus), 8200 W. Outer Drive, Detroit in the Lewis Education Center
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