On Saturday, June 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., there will be an inaugural Crawford County Health and Safety Fair located at the AuSable Primary School, at 306 Plum Street in Grayling.
This event has only been possible because of the work and support of several different businesses and organizations in our community in an effort [...]
Suicide has been a national issue for decades, yet only in the last few years has there been documentable actions taking place across the country to educate and actively prevent this tragedy.
With funding from the Garrett Lee Smith Youth Suicide Prevention Grant, we are fortunate to be able to address suicide in our own communities!
Crawford [...]
The Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health declares the first week in May as National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme for the week of May 3-7, 2010 is “Promoting Positive Mental Health from Birth to Adulthood.”
To combat stigma, advocates and community members may be seen wearing green ribbons to signify new growth, [...]
October 11, 2009 – 7:25 pm
Dr. Thomas Frieden, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave a press briefing in which he talked about the H1N1 flu and an increased risk for complications and death for children with developmental disabilities. We think this is important so we are including the information here.
Here’s what Dr. Frieden had to [...]
September 25, 2009 – 5:38 am
Here is a helpful and informative parent handout that describes “Everyday Ways” parents can help their young children get ready for the school years.
September 22, 2009 – 5:33 am
ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families, has a web-based, interactive learning tool designed to help parents and caregivers support their young children’s early learning. You’ll find age-based information on how children develop the four key skills–language and literacy skills, thinking skills, self-confidence and self-control–that are critical to later school success. Click [...]
September 21, 2009 – 3:18 am
There’s a new playgroup on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. starting on October 14, sponsored by the C.O.O.R. Intermediate School District Great Start program, one of our community partners.
It is free for all Roscommon County families with children age birth to 5 years old and will be held at the CRAF Center. Contact [...]
As young people move into their teens, parents face seemingly endless challenges to ensure their adolescents’ health and safety – an increasingly difficult and stressful task as teens push for more independence. Parents want to ensure that their teens make the right choices, hang out with the “right” people, and live productive, alcohol- and drug-free [...]
We select the month of May in honor of May is Mental Health Month to introduce our new website feature dedicated to children, families and those who want to promote their well-being. We want to share information about services, supports and options for families to assist them with helping their children reach their hopes, dreams [...]
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