2010 Grants — Enhancing the Lives of Children and Their Families

The following is a list of all current year grant awards in this program area. In addition, archived grant lists are available by selecting 2007-09 Grants.

Children's Assessment Center - $1,500

www.cac-kent.org

Support for specialized training for health-care providers who perform medical evaluations on suspected victims of child sexual abuse.

First Steps Kent - $300,000

www.firststepskent.org

Support for the First Steps Initiative, a community collaborative leading the development of a comprehensive early childhood system built around a coordinated, accessible, and culturally competent network of support services - one designed to assure that more children begin Kindergarten ready to succeed.

Health Department of Northwest Michigan - $10,000

www.nwhealth.org

Support for community planning related to an early childhood mental health initiative.

West Michigan Learning Disabilities Foundation, Inc. - $10,000

www.wmldf.org

Support for capital improvements for a local school that serves students with learning disabilities.

Westminster Presbyterian Church - $6,000

www.wcdckids.org

Support for strategic planning for improved marketability and funding stabilization of the Child Development Center.

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