Who We Are

The Child Advocacy Network of Monroe County exists as a chartered local coalition of the Michigan Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse and a designated council of Children Trust Michigan. The mission of CAN is to promote community awareness through programs, initiatives and general education, concerning the physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and families in Monroe County.​

CAN Council Board of Directors

Officers

  • Christi Rogers - Executive Director

  • Jennifer Ferrari - President

  • Terrie Ball - Vice President

  • Lisa Young – Secretary

  • Janay Cordrey – Treasurer

  • Crystal Palmer – Past President

Board Members

  • AFL-CIO/United Way - Collin Keehn

  • Airport Schools - Caitlyn Boron

  • Attorney/Private Practice - Maria Zagorski

  • Catholic Charities - Katie Demers

  • Community Mental Health Authority - Kathleen Moore

  • Community Representative(s) - Craig Haugen, Terrie Ball, Connie Carroll

  • Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) - Jerica Sharp

  • Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) - Deb Gambino

  • Dundee Community Schools - VACANT

  • Family Counseling & Shelter Services - Crystal Martin

  • Family Medical Center - Jennifer Ferrari

  • Great Start Collaborative - Nicole Seitz

  • Health Department - Jamie Dean

  • Ida Public Schools - David Eack

  • Michigan State Police - Trooper Don Stewart

  • Monroe County Community College - Dr. Kojo Quartey

  • Monroe County Community Credit Union - Sheri Laboe

  • Monroe County ISD/Head Start/Early On - Stephanie Carlton

  • Monroe County ISD/Mental Health Consultant - Margot Lechlak

  • Monroe County Opportunity Program/Opportunity Center - Nicki Eyler

  • Monroe County Substance Abuse Coalition - Vicky Loveland

  • Monroe Family YMCA - Lizzy Stritt

  • Monroe Public Schools - Jennifer Johns

  • MSU Extension Office - Heather Hample

  • Parent Representative(s) - Calinda Thomas

  • Probate Court - The Honorable, Judge Frank Arnold

  • Prosecutor’s Office - Leah Hubbard

  • ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital - Jennifer Cook

  • ProMedica Monroe Outpatient Behavioral Health - Dr. Tracey Gomez

  • Salvation Army - Tamyka Tucker

  • Selah’s Center of Hope - Kara Dowler

  • Senator Office - Vacant

  • The Information Center - Dina Vannice

  • United Way - Laura Pipis

What We Do

CAN provides important information, support and coordinates the efforts of a team of professionals consisting of: Law enforcement, prosecutors, child protective service workers, medical professionals, mental health professionals, schools, and victim advocates.

  • Assists in coordinating prevention and treatment programs

  • Provides Mandated Reporter training to community organizations

  • Provides information about legislation affecting children and families

  • Holds monthly meetings where concerned citizens are welcome

  • Sponsor of “Pinwheels for Prevention” campaign

  • Established and developed the local Child Advocacy Network

  • Sponsor of the annual “Making Connections”

  • Provides Safe Sleep training for parents and community organizations

  • Partners with Cribs for Kids to offer Halo Sleepers and Pack n Plays to community organizations who have clients with unsafe sleep environments

Our team provides leadership in the fight against child abuse. We work side-by-side with child advocacy organizations throughout the county.

Resources

CAN Council of Monroe County Action Agenda 2022-2023

CAN Bylaws
(rev. 10/2024)

CAN Strategic Plan 2023