IM SAFE Child Advocacy Center

03/23/2026

We would like to thank Isabella Bank for their table sponsorship at our upcoming Champions for Children event. You are appreciated.💛

To learn more about our luncheon, please visit: https://www.imsafecac.org/champions-for-children-luncheon.html

If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact our Executive Director, Lori Kirkhoff, at lkirkhoff@imsafecac.org.

03/23/2026

🌟Now Accepting Nominations!🌟

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for children and families in our community? Nominate them for the Champions for Children Community Member of the Year Award!

This award recognizes an individual who has shown a lasting commitment to improving the well-being of children and families. Whether through volunteering, professional service, or public advocacy, we want to honor those making a meaningful difference.

📌 Please note: Nominees must NOT be members of the IM SAFE CAC Multi-Disciplinary Team or Board.

📄 To nominate someone, complete the nomination form and email it to Program Director Lisa Cloman at lcloman@imsafecac.org.

🗓 Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026

03/23/2026

✨It’s Mental Health Monday!✨

Remember, it’s okay to slow down, take a step back, and give your mind a little break. Sometimes the simplest things, like working on a puzzle, listening to music, or even watching something as calming as this Newton’s Cradle can help reset and refocus your day.🩷

Drop a comment and share something that helps you relax and recharge.⬇️

03/21/2026

We would like to thank Michigan One Community Credit Union for their luncheon sponsorship at our upcoming Champions for Children event. You are appreciated.💙

To learn more about our luncheon, please visit: https://www.imsafecac.org/champions-for-children-luncheon.html

If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact our Executive Director, Lori Kirkhoff, at lkirkhoff@imsafecac.org.

03/21/2026

🌟 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! 🌟

Join us in spreading awareness and showing your support by helping Paint the Town Blue with Pinwheels! 💙

Pinwheels are the national symbol of child abuse prevention, and throughout the month of April, we invite you to help us raise awareness in our community. Together, we can make a difference!

✨ How you can get involved:
To receive pinwheels and display them in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month, simply sign up at https://www.imsafecac.org/pinwheels-for-prevention.html or email us at imsafecac@gmail.com.

Let’s work together to keep children safe and raise awareness throughout April! 🌈

03/20/2026

IM SAFE CAC would like to send a big thank you to Fuller's Furniture for sponsoring a table at our Champions for Children Luncheon. You are appreciated!💛

To learn more about our luncheon, please visit: https://www.imsafecac.org/champions-for-children-luncheon.html

If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact our Executive Director, Lori Kirkhoff, at lkirkhoff@imsafecac.org.

03/20/2026

🌸Happy First Day of Spring 2026!🌸

A fresh new season is here. We hope everyone has a great day!

03/20/2026

📣IM SAFE CAC Shout-Out!📣

We want to extend a big you to Officer Flanders from the Ionia Department of Public Safety and Sergeant Veenstra from the Ionia County Sheriff’s Office for facilitating another A.L.I.C.E. training for IM SAFE CAC staff members.

We are incredibly grateful for their time and dedication in ensuring our team is prepared. Thank you for investing in the safety of our staff and community.💙

A.L.I.C.E. Training is a proactive approach to active shooter response, and A.L.I.C.E. stands for:
• Alert
• Lockdown
• Inform
• Counter
• Evacuate

03/20/2026

Happy Friday from the IM SAFE CAC! We are having our Case Review this morning with our Montcalm County Multi Disciplinary Team. Each month a representative from each department attends this meeting to discuss all the cases that came through our center in the past month. This is an important opportunity for us to collaborate on the entire case and make sure our families get all the services they need. Thank you to all those on the team for their hard work❤️

03/20/2026

A BIG THANK YOU to the Danby Township Board for allowing the IM SAFE CAC to present at their meeting tonight. Ionia County Prosecutor and IM SAFE CAC Board President Kyle Butler as well as Executive Director Lori Kirkhoff shared information about the services the CAC offers and the children we serve. Thank you Danby Township for all your support❤️

03/19/2026

We are so thankful to have CACMI supporting us so we can provide the best services possible to our families. Thank you to all the staff at CACMI for all you do! We appreciate you!

Consistent practice across the state starts with shared knowledge. CACMI provides multidisciplinary team (MDT) partners with access to specialized training and technical assistance that bridges the gap between theory and frontline action.

By offering these opportunities at the statewide level, we reduce barriers to high-quality education for professionals in every region. This coordination allows local centers to focus on their vital direct services, knowing they are supported by a network committed to the latest evidence-based practices.

03/19/2026

Members from the IM SAFE CAC's Youth Advocacy Council (YAC) had a wonderful time at Central Montcalm's Art Showcase last Friday!

Our YAC members' service project was included in the showcase: a "What I Was Wearing" Exhibit. Using mannequins and stories from sexual assault survivors, this exhibit sheds light on the myth of clothing being a factor of abuse. Their display also spreads awareness about sexual and physical assault, and educates the community about the services we provide at the CAC. YAC members spoke with visitors to their exhibit to explain their service project and why they were passionate about it.

They did a fantastic job putting it all together! Thank you to Central Montcalm Schools for including their exhibit in the Art Showcase. Check out the exhibit in the photos below! First photo, left to right, includes YAC members and advisors who were at the Art Showcase: Advisor Christy Harter, Member Makenzie Rockafellow, Member Ava Bowen, and Advisor Tracy Sedore.