It has been a tremendous year for Care House. Celebrating our 10th Anniversayr of service to Macomb County children and their families has given us an opportunity to pause and remember just how many lives we have touched through the years. Since 1996, Care House has conducted over 2,600 forensic interviews of children, performed over 200 forensic medical evaluations of children and has provided services to over 5,000 families.

December 4, 2006 • 6:30pm

Join the Macomb County Bar Foundation and Care House for this wonderful fundraiser including a strolling buffet, specialty beer & wine. This is being held at Mac & Ray's Tickets are $75 and are available at the Macomb County Bar Association office. For tickets please contact the office at (586) 468-2940.

• Care House is a full member of the National Children's Alliance - a not-for-profit organization that provides training, technical assistance, and networking opportunities to communities seeking to plan, establish, and improve Children's Advocacy Centers.

2006 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Frank J. Marella, President

President, Clintondale Board of Education - Retired

Roger Petri, Vice-President

Mac & Ray's Restaurant

To prevent and reduce the incidence and trauma of child sexual and physical abuse in Macomb County, Michigan through collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and effective family-centered activities. Care House is a child-friendly, family-centered facility that coordinates the complex investigation, prosecution, and treatment services to victims of child sexual and physical abuse. The major component is the single investigative interview. All professionals involved in the case gather at Care House to witness the interview. This eliminates the need for the child to repeat his or her story and relive the trauma of the abuse over and over again.This single interview promotes collaboration and communication among a group of professionals who previously had limited opportunities for interaction. This team approach expedites the investigation of the child abuse cases, making the process more effective for everyone involved.

Care House also provides a comfortable on-site medical examination room where a pediatrician, skilled in child sexual abuse cases, can perform medical exams. Care House offers support, information, and educational programs to child victims and their families to promote the healing process and break the cycle of abuse in future generations.

Care House is guided by a strong Board of Directors consisting of a broad base of judicial, law enforcement, business, and civic leaders, as well as community representatives.

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