Awareness & Training Programs
Awareness Training | Our Community Education Department offers a series of awareness programs and leadership training for faith-based organizations.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Workshop
This workshop teaches middle school and high school students about the life-long damage that can result for an unborn child whose mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy.
Shaken Baby Syndrome Workshop
This workshop teaches middle school and high school students about the Period of Purple Crying — a normal stage of infant development when a baby won’t stop crying, and why you should never, ever shake a baby.
Programs for Organizations
LACASA provides consultations and programs for businesses and organizations to improve responses and increase awareness about child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault.
Community Response Team
Members of the community collaborate with us to provide insights and suggestions about education, awareness and prevention programs.
Mandated Reporter Training
Professionals learn the signs and symptoms of abuse, the legal and moral obligations to report suspected abuse, and what happens inside CPS once a report is filed. LACASA’s Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council works with staff members from Livingston County Children’s Protective Services (CPS) to offer this workshop. Sessions are hosted throughout the year. To learn when our next program will be offered, contact LACASA’s CAP Council at 517-548-1350.
Stewards of Children
Upcoming Workshops ~ This evidence-based workshop teaches adults 5 critical steps for preventing, recognizing and reacting responsibly to child sexual abuse.
Caregiver Education Program
As parents or guardians of children who have been traumatized, you have some of the most challenging, important and emotionally draining roles. Our Caregiver Program helps.
‘Baby B Safe’ Class
During this one-hour class, you will learn how to keep your baby safe while sleeping and what to do if your baby won’t stop crying.
Fathers Only Program
Classes beginning soon ~ Fathers, step-fathers and male role models meet for 8-weeks to discuss parenting challenges and ways to form positive family bonds.