Kalamazoo / Michigan / United States
Established in 1976, the Kalamazoo County Child Abuse and Neglect Council (CAN council) is a voluntary non-profit organization that deals with the prevention of child abuse issues in the county. It undertakes training programs for different interest groups, such as children, teachers, parents and police staff. Located in Kalamazoo County, Mich., the organization also undertakes public awareness campaigns, advice on positive parenting and community education for varied audiences. Other services include education and advocacy for positive parenting, speaker s bureau, assessing service needs and developing direct services. The Kalamozoo County Child Abuse and Neglect Council works with a wide range of public and private organizations throughout the year.
