Family Support Center Of Barry County

The shaken baby program consists of our state of the art baby think it over doll. It is an awareness program that shows that babies are very fragile and has students countywide this year. The pennock program impacts families that gave birth at pennock hospital this year. This program gives the family opportunities to what to expect the first year and the period of purple crying. This is helpful for first time mothers. Sexual abuse kids education (sake) program was presented to students in the thornapple-kellogg school district, teaching them about personal body safety. The mandated reporter guide and training was provided to 612 persons this year also. Kinship program is defined as the provision for full-time nurturing and protection of children by adults other than parents who have a family relationship bond with the children. We proveide confidential support, monthly support groups, referrals to financial services and resourses,and other referals.