Programs & Initiatives
CURRENT INITIATIVES
Our Programs
THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COLLABORATING COMMITTEE
This initiative promotes positive, healthy early childhood experiences by identifying early chilldhood needs, coordinating existing services and supports and finding solutions for families in Ottawa County communities so that children are prepared for success in school and life.
The CARA Task Force
works to support pregnant women in households with known substance abuse use by educating them about the risks of fetal and infant substance exposure and ensuring medical and mental health providers are proficient at creating and monitoring plans of safe care.
Happy Hive Family Play Group
connects families of young children, creating healthy friendships, promoting the importance of regular attendance, enhancing parenting skills, socializing young children, and identifying developmental delays early.
The Community Baby Shower
gathers expectant moms and families of young children to provide concrete and educational supports and link them to resources that can help Ottawa Coujnty families to raise happy and healthy children.
OTTAWA COUNTY NO WRONG DOOR TRAINING
This program is an opportunity for frontline workers who regularly encounter individuals in crisis to enhance their skills in interacting with people during critical times an dto learn about numerous resources and agencies in our county to enable warm referrals.
OTTAWA COUNTY COMMUNITY DAY
This is a free annual wellness event that is not only a fun day with food, games, activities, giveaways, and prizes, but also a time for community members of all ages to learn about available resources and get to know the agencies who can help their families to thrive.
THE OTTAWA COUNTY HOUSING COALITION
This initiative brings together agencies that work with families in crisis to identify and reduce barriers to accessing housing assistance and other necessary services.
THE GRAND LOVE RESPITE PROGRAM
This program offers enrichment opportunities for youth who are being raised by grandparents or other family members, and respite for those raising them.
FINANCIAL HARDSHIP
Family Resource Development Program
The Ottawa County Family & Children First Council provides families with access to to a local resource advisor during times of financial hardship or crisis.
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