Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, CPCAN Jackson CPCAN Jackson works to prevent child abuse and neglect in the Jackson community. Strong, healthy children are the foundation of a successful, productive society. CPCAN programs are aimed at helping all children grow up in safe, nurturing homes.  Practical, parent-centered programs offer plenty of one-on-one interaction. Topics include child development, age-appropriate discipline techniques and strategies for dealing with stress. Learn more about CPCAN's programs to strengthen families and protect children. Become a member with a $25 gift! Report Suspected Abuse and Neglect 1-855-444-3911 Call the hotline day or night to report suspected abuse or neglect. All calls are anonymous. | April is Child Abuse Prevention Month Michigan’s Safe Delivery Law Helps Save the Lives of Newborns To highlight the importance of this potentially life-saving law, April 20 has been proclaimed Safe Delivery of Newborns Day by Gov. Rick Snyder. As part of Child Abuse Prevention Month outreach efforts, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging Michigan citizens to learn about the state’s Safe Delivery Law, and how they can help keep babies safe by promoting awareness of the statute. To highlight the importance of this potentially life-saving law, April 20 has been proclaimed Safe Delivery of Newborns Day by Gov. Rick Snyder. Under the law, a biological parent may legally surrender an infant no more than 72 hours old to an emergency service provider. An emergency service provider is a uniformed or otherwise identified employee or contractor of a hospital, fire department or police station that is inside the building and on duty, or a paramedic or emergency medical technician, who responds to a 911 call. “Tragically, newborn infants have died due to neglect and exposure after being abandoned. This reminds us of the importance of ensuring public awareness of the Safe Delivery Law,” said Nick Lyon, MDHHS director. “We urge all Michiganders to help spread the word about the safe, legal and anonymous option of surrendering an infant, who will then be placed with a loving adoptive family.” Since the state law was enacted in 2001, more than 200 babies have been surrendered in Michigan. To learn more about the Safe Delivery Law, visit Michigan.gov/safedeliveryor call the toll-free 24-hour hotline at 866-733-7733. Purchase a Promise Card
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