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Visit the CareWell Kiosk to Connect to Better Health Today
By: Liz Lawson Young, Marketing Specialist, CareWell Services SW
Kinship Korner
Family Enrichment Center
415 S. 28th Street Battle Creek, MI 49015
Sharon Dewey, Kinship Coordinator Email: SDewey@fecfamily.com
Ph: (269) 660-0448
Fx: (269) 963-0160 www.Fecfamily.com
Kinship care providers, who are part of the foster care system, are apt to have some involvement with the courts. In cases where the parents are accused of neglect or abuse the fol- lowing steps may occur:
• Child Protective Services investigate
the report of neglect or abuse usu- ally by visiting the home and inter- viewing family.
• If there is enough evidence children may be removed for their safety. They may be placed with relatives who then have physical custody.
• A preliminary hearing is held before a judge. The judge decides if the children will be placed out of the home temporally, until the trial. They try to place them with rela- tives.
• At the trial the judge decides if there is enough evidence to prove the charges of neglect or abuse.
• A dispositional hearing may be held at the same time to determine where the children will live and will have legal custody.
• Every three months a review hearing determines if the parents are follow- ing their service plan.
A permanency hearing will be
held in 12 -15 months to determine where the child will live permanently. There may also be a termination of parental rights hearing at that time. Relatives that have custody should try to attend these hearings. The Family Enrichment Center (FCE) is available to assist families who are coping with these changes in their lives.
FCE will be here to offer sup- port for these families by providing support groups, training, and family activities.
All events take place at Westlake Presbyterian Church, 415 S. 28th St., Battle Creek, unless detailed below:
August 6 – Battle Creek Kinship Care Support Group, 2pm.
August 15 – Kinship Support Group, 6:30-7:30pm.
August 17 – Saturday Parenting Series, 9am-Noon. Foster and Adoption from Childs Perspective.
August 17 – Full Blast for FAK families with bookbags for the chil- dren , sponsored by DHHS, at
Full Blast – 35 W. Hamblin Ave. Battle Creek
The CareWell Kiosk is out in the community connecting you to better health right in your neighborhood. Services available on the Kiosk include health screenings, resource navigation, immunizations, and more.
chronic conditions,” said Paulette Porter, Manager of Special Initiatives at CareWell Services and project manager for the Kiosk.
Cooperative Extension, Summit Pointe, Willard, Albion, Delton and Marshall Libraries and the Regional Health Alliance work together to provide services throughout Calhoun and Barry Counties.
“Our goal is to provide easier access to health services and resources for older adults in our community. With this access, we hope that individuals will feel better equipped to manage their health, whether through prevention or management of
The Kiosk, funded by a
grant from the Michigan
Health Endowment Fund, is a collaborative effort between several community partners. CareWell Services, Oaklawn and Spectrum Pennock hospitals, Calhoun County Public Health Department, MI Works, Marshall Public Schools, MSU
Come visit the Kiosk in August to get connected to better health! See the schedule below. Services may vary by date, a full schedule of dates and services is available at www. carewellservices.org/kiosk.
Need help connecting with health or community resources? Stop in and see us at the Kiosk!
August 2 from 11:00am–3:00pm
@ Family Farm and Home, Urbandale
August 8 from 11:00am–2:00pm @ Senior Day at the Ballpark, C.O. Brown Stadium
August 9 & 10 @ Delton Founder’s Fest
August 12 @ Veteran’s Day @ the Calhoun County Fair
August 13 from 3:00pm–6:00pm @ the Calhoun County Fair
August 14 @ Senior Day @ the Calhoun County Fair
August 16 from 1:00pm–4:00pm @ Bailey Park
August 23 from 2:00pm–5:00pm @ Willard Library
August 27 from 3:00pm–6:00pm @ W. Columbia Plaza
*Services provided include health screenings, resource navigation, immunizations, WIC information, and more. Services vary by date.
Understanding Dementia Behaviors
By: Mary Peterson, Program Coordinator, CareWell Services SW
In addition, boredom can also lead to difficult behaviors. Many caregivers may find that their loved one shows little interest
in doing the things they once enjoyed. This lack of interest
can be attributed to the limited concentration caused by dementia. By engaging loved ones in activities matched to their current abilities, caregivers can prevent boredom and boost self esteem. Activities to try may include sorting buttons by color, setting the table, or listening to music.
As dementia progresses in loved ones, caregivers may
begin to see unusual behaviors
in their loved one. Don’t dismiss behaviors that are troubling as “just part of the disease.” There could be other factors contributing to those behaviors that can be corrected.
to figure out what your loved one may be trying to tell you through these behaviors. Addressing additional factors may reduce concerning behaviors.
People living with dementia lose their ability to fully understand and use words to describe their feelings and needs. As a result, sometimes acting
More information about caring for your loved one with dementia is available in our Creating Confident Caregivers program. The next session is scheduled to begin on September 4 at the Kool Family Community Center. The class occurs once a week for six weeks. For more information or to register for the program, call (269) 441-0930.
out is the only way they can communicate.
It is important to take the time
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