Prevention Partner Programs

Children Trust Michigan currently provides funding through Primary Prevention Programs, Secondary Prevention Programs, and Family Resource Centers. Children Trust Michigan is solely focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect since 1982.

Program Map

  • Primary Prevention Partners

    Primary prevention activities are directed at the general population

    and attempt to stop abuse or neglect before it occurs and prevent

    the need for involvement with child welfare. All members of the

    community have access to and may benefit from these services.

    Primary prevention activities with a universal focus seek to raise the

    awareness of the public, service providers, and decision-makers

    about the scope and problems associated with child abuse or

    neglect. Universal approaches to primary prevention might include:

    • Public service announcements that encourage positive parenting.
    • Public awareness campaigns that provide information on how and where to report suspected child abuse and neglect.
    • Parent education programs and support groups that focus on child development, age-appropriate expectations, and the roles and responsibilities of parenting.
    • Family support and family strengthening programs that enhance the ability of families to access existing services, and resources to support positive interactions among family members.

  • Secondary Prevention Partners

    Secondary prevention activities are to prevent abuse or neglect

    before it occurs and prevent the need for initial or deeper

    involvement with child welfare. Populations include those that have

    one or more risk factors associated with abuse or neglect, such as

    but not limited to families with low-income, caregiver substance

    misuse, domestic violence, young parental age, parental mental

    health concerns, parental or child special needs, and/or MDHHS

    Structured Decision-Making Risk Assessment identifies a future risk

    of harm. Programs may target services to caregivers or families

    that have a high incidence of any or all these risk factors.

    Approaches to secondary prevention programs might include:

    • Education programs for teen parents or substance misuse treatment programs targeted to caregivers with young children.
    • Support groups that help at-risk caregivers cope with their everyday stresses and meet the challenges and responsibilities of parenting.
    • Home visiting programs that provide support and assistance.
    • In-home Family Support Services, Family Assistance Programs, etc.
    • Respite care for families that have children with special needs.
    • Family resource centers that offer information and referral services to at-risk families.

  • Family Resource Centers

    Family Resource Centers provide a wide variety of services and resources that are community-focused and driven by family needs. While individual Family Resource Centers vary in their approach to service and delivery, they share a common goal of improving outcomes for all children and families. 



CTM's Primary Prevention Programs are divided into the three levels below, based on the work they complete.

  • Inform Prevention Partner

    Prevention Partners at this level primarily provide knowledge and information to their community and host one or two events each year. 

  • Inspire Prevention Partner

    Prevention Partners at this level meet all the standards required to inform Prevention Partners. In addition, they develop and provide services and/or outreach, invest in building new partnerships, and lead their community's efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families. 

  • Influence Prevention Partner

    Prevention Partners at this level meet all the standards required of inspire and inform Prevention Partners. In addition, they provide community leadership and integration of services or connections, as well as collaborate with partners to build systematic solutions that work to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families. 

What is a Family Resource Center?

Family Resource Centers utilize a multigenerational, strength-based, and family-centered approach that reflects their community's needs and interests. They provide a wide variety of services and resources that are community-focused and driven by the family's individual needs. While individual Family Resource Centers vary in their approach to service and delivery, they share a common goal of improving outcomes for all children and families. 


Michigan currently has a statewide network of 11 Family Resource Centers across different counties. 

Michigan Family Resource Center Network

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Michigan's Family Resource Centers are community-led, family-centered resource centers that partner with caregivers to deliver supports and services that respond to each family's individual needs and values. FRCs are places where families can connect with one another and with resources they value- including culturally responsive supports offered within and outside each center. FRCs are committed to creating safe, nonjudgmental, welcoming environments where all families feel that they belong, feel a sense of ownership, and can see themselves reflected.

Goals of MI 11 Family Resource Centers

  • Support families to be strong, healthy, and successful.
  • Contribute to building a strong and healthy community.
  • Reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect by building the research-informed Strengthening Families Protective Factors.

Michigan Family Resource Center Data

Since the Start of FY23

Children Served

13,572

Families Served

11,543

Adults Served

5,638

Top Service Request Met

Education, Baby & Infant Items, Clothing & Household goods

Inspire Award

Children Trust Michigan is looking to highlight someone in your organization who is a volunteer, parent, caregiver, or another non-employed individual who has gone above and beyond the call to help your organization aid your community. Nominations will be reviewed by the program committee, and an awardee will be selected. The winner will be able to speak during the community portion of CTM's Child Abuse Prevention Day. 

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