Agency Descriptions - 2008

Child Advocacy 4C of Central Michigan - The mission of Child Advocacy 4C is to work for the welfare of children and their families and to advance services as needed.  Child Advocacy’s Community Coordinated Childcare (4C) program links parents and childcare providers through education, training and referrals in Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot and Isabella counties.   www.linkforfamilies.org

Lake Huron Area Council Boy Scouts of America, Inc. - The Lake Huron Area Council provides 230 Clare County youth with the character development, citizenship training and physical and mental fitness program of the Boy Scouts of America through the leadership of 76 adult volunteer mentors. Scouting youth learn valuable life and leadership skills while adult volunteers of good character mentor them. The Lake Huron Area Council is an agency of and supported in part by the United Way of Clare County.  Of the 230 Clare County youth served by the Lake Huron Area Council, 69 of them are considered to be low to moderate income.  www.lhacbsa.org

Listening Ear Crisis Center - Listening Ear provides information/referral services, a 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, child foster care, residential services and transitional living supports to young adults. We are committee to what people can do.  www.listeningear.com

Mid Michigan Industries, Inc. - MMI’s Community Employment provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to work and the training and support they need to be successfully employed in their communities. www.mmionline.com

Women’s Aid Service, Inc. - Women’s Aid Service, Inc. provides emergency shelter and comprehensive support services to domestic and sexual violence victims and their minor children in Clare County. www.womens-aid.org

United Way of Clare County - Through our network of partner agencies, volunteers and community leaders, we take a leadership role in addressing health and human service issues that face Clare County. Governed by a local board of directors, United Way of Clare County is an independent community resource. www.unitedwayclare.org