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Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect - 5:14

with Daryl Huinink, a Supervisor of the Children's Protective Services - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Posted May 23, 2018

The Children’s Trust Fund Board of Directors has approved $1,224,091 for a direct services grants to seven Michigan community-based organizations to support local child abuse prevention initiatives. Daryl Huinink, a Supervisor of the Children's Protective Services for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, joins host Laurel Hess for a discussion on keeping children across Michigan safe from abuse and neglect. If you suspect abuse or neglect, call 855-444-3911 any time day or night.

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