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D.A. Blodgett - St. John's: 125 Years of Helping Kids
J. Bennett Rylah
Monday, December 17, 2012
Twenty-five perent of children in Kent County are living in poverty. In the face of this startling statistic, D.A. Blodgett - St. John's, West Michigan's oldest child welfare organization, strives to make a difference.
Burmese Americans find a home in Battle Creek
Jane C. Parikh
Sunday, June 24, 2012
More than 30 years ago the first family from Burma came to Battle Creek. Now the city has a thriving Burmese community. Jane C. Parikh reports on recent steps being taken to make them feel more at home and strengthen their ties to the area.
New program gives parents a step up with new skills
Rachel Esterline
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Based on the successful Harlem Children's Zone, CAN Council's Great Start University teaches parents effective techniques to deal with children. The program expects to serve about 250 Saginaw County parents in 2012.
Limiting Transit Options Limits Opportunities For Kids
Jon Zemke
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
In the conversation about mass transit and whether or not we develop a county-wide service one type of rider often gets overlooked: kids. What do limited transportation options mean for students car-less volunteers who work with kids?
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Juliet Bennett Rylah
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