Practical Tools and Helpful Information at Your Fingertips
Welcome. If you care about the serious problem of child abuse and neglect in Kalamazoo County, we can help you become part of the "prevention solution." One of the best ways to get started is by educating yourself and your friends about the causes, warning signs and consequences of child abuse, as well as strategies for preventing abuse before it happens.
Kalamazoo CAN offers a wide range of free resources to help individuals and organizations take that first step. Some are lending resources, while others you may keep. Our resource library includes:
- Brochures, booklets and flyers
- Books on a wide variety of topics, including parenting and child development
- Educational videotapes
- Teaching and discussing guides
- Coloring books for children
- Speakers who will gladly present to your organization
- Membership kits
- Our very own Family Help Book with 80 pages of information on local resources, ranging from education and medical care to foster care and financial assistance.
Below is a directory of the free materials we have available today. New resources are always arriving, so we encourage come back to this page again. To request any of these resources, please call Kalamazoo CAN at (269) 552-4430. Or send an e-mail message to info@KalamazooCAN.com. Thank you for caring. "All kids deserve to be safe!"
Important: To report a suspected case of child abuse or neglect, please call the Kalamazoo County Child and Protective Services (CPS) at (269) 337-5046 or click here now.
Directory of Resources
For faster access to resource information, we've grouped our resources into the following convenient categories. To jump to a category, just click on one of the links below. If you prefer, you may scroll down instead. To request any of these items, please call the Kalamazoo CAN office at (269) 552-4430.
To request any of these resources, please call Kalamazoo CAN at (269) 552-4430. Or send an e-mail message to info@KalamazooCAN.com.
Situation |
Number to Call |
Description |
| Health Emergency |
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If you, a child or someone else is in immediate need of medical help, call 911 immediately. Don't wait. Call now. |
| Police or Fire Emergency |
911 |
If you need to reach the police or fire department immediately, call 911. |
Suspected Case of Child Abuse or Neglect |
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If you suspect a case of child abuse or neglect, call the Kalamazoo County Child and Protective Services (CPS) at (269) 337-5046 or click here now for additional information. |
| Abandoned child found |
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If you find an abandoned or injured child of any age, call 911 immediately. Be ready to provide your location so they can reach you quickly. |
| Poisoning |
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If you or another person has ingested or been exposed to a poisonous substance, call this 800 number immediately. If you have a poison-related health emergency, call 911 now. |
| Gas Leak or Electricity Emergency |
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Call this number at Consumers Energy if you have a gas leak, suspected gas leak, downed power line or other electrical emergency. |
| Crisis Counseling |
(269) 381-HELP |
If you need help handling a family or personal crisis, call this number for assistance. |
| Domestic Violence |
(269) 345-559 |
If you or someone you know is the victim of domestic violence, call this number immediately. |
| Parenting Hotline |
1-800-448-3000 |
Need help with parenting issues? Feeling overwhelmed by your kids? Call this number for compassionate help and friendly advice. |
| Mental Health Emergency |
(269) 373-6000 or
1-
888-373-6200 |
If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, call either of these numbers now. |
Suicide Hotline |
1-800-784-2433 |
Depressed and considering suicide? Do you know someone else who is? Please call this number for immediate help 24 hours a day. |
| Silent Observer |
(269) 343-2100 |
If you witnessed a crime or criminal activity, call Silent Observer. All calls are confidential. |
Prevention and Response
The Warning Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect
How to Report a Suspected Case of Child Abuse or Neglect
You Can Help Prevent Child Abuse
Facts and Figures - Child Abuse and Neglect
Understanding Key Terms and Concepts
7 Ways You Can Help Prevent Child Abuse
What to Do If You Can't Care for Your Newborn
Michigan Infant Safe Delivery Law (Infant Abandonment Law)
Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect
What is Child Abuse?
What is Child Neglect?
Physical Abuse - Physical and Behavioral Indicators
Sexual Abuse - Physical and Behavioral Indicators
Emotional Abuse - Physical and Behavioral Indicators
Child Neglect - Physical and Behavioral Indicators
Family Violence and Child Abuse
Information for Mandated Reporters
List of Mandated Reporters
Mandated Reporter Form 3200 - Report of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
Tips for Parents and Caregivers
How to Calm a Crying Baby
Helpful Hints for Handling Stress
Safe Sleep and SIDS
Never Shake a Baby
Disciplining Your Child: 7 Reasons to Stop Spanking
12 Alternatives to Hitting Your Child
Dealing with Tantrums
Help Your Child Have Fewer Tantrums
Tips for Shopping with Children
State and Local Resources
Michigan Children's Trust Fund
Michigan Child Protective Services
Kalamazoo Office of Child Protective Services
Child Protective Services Investigation Process
Kalamazoo CAN Links
What is Kalamazoo CAN?
Become a Kalamazoo CAN Member
Donate to Kalamazoo CAN
Brochure: How to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
Brochure: Overview of Kalamazoo CAN Programs and Mission
Booklet: Family Help Book (80+ pages of helpful information)
Flyer: Stand Up for Kids
Flyer: Help Us Prevent Child Abuse Before It Happens
Kalamazoo CAN offers an extensive lending library of more than 100 videos, which are available to the public at no charge. (A $10 refundable deposit is required at the time of checkout.) Most videos range in length from about 10 minutes to about 45 minutes. Topics range from parenting and psychology to law and child safety.
Our video library is cataloged in alphabetical order by title. In most cases, the video's title also corresponds to the subject matter. Each video listing includes the following information:
- Video Library Number
- Title
- Length
- Audience (by type and/or appropriate age group)
- Description
Click on one of the formats below to view or search the video catalog:
Video Catalog in Excel Format
Video Catalog in Microsoft Word Format
Video Catalog in HTML Format
If you'd like to borrow a video, please call our office at (269) 552-4430 to see if that item is available. Videos may be picked up at the Kalamazoo CAN office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. It's best to call ahead to arrange a convenient pick up time. A $10 refundable deposit is required at the time of checkout. Most videos are due back within two weeks.
Welcome to the Kalamazoo CAN book and publication library. You'll find more than 300 titles on almost every topic related to parenting, child abuse, child neglect, research, statistics and abuse prevention. You may borrow any available title for up to three weeks at a time. (A $10 refundable deposit is required at the time of checkout. Most videos are due back within two weeks.)
For your convenience, we've organized our book catalog into nine categories (see below). Within each category, books are cataloged in alphabetical order by title. In most cases, the book's title also corresponds to the subject matter. Each video listing includes the following information:
- Book Library Number
- Title
- Author
- Date of Publication
- Number of copies in the library
Each of the following categories is provided in both Microsoft Word format and HTML format. To view
or search the book catalog, click on one of the links below:
Books: Abuse and Neglect
Listings in Microsoft Word format
Listings in HTML format
Books: Adoption
Listings in Microsoft Word format
Listings in HTML format
Books: Courts and Law
Listings in Microsoft Word format
Listings in HTML format
Books: Developmental Disabilities
Listings in Microsoft Word format
Listings in HTML format
Books: Non-Profits, Fundraising and Volunteers
Listings in Microsoft Word format
Listings in HTML format
Books: Parenting
Listings in Microsoft Word format
Listings in HTML format
Books: Resources Directories
Listings in Microsoft Word format
Listings in HTML format
Books: Studies and Statistics
Listings in Microsoft Word format
Listings in HTML format
Books: Training and Education
Listings in Microsoft Word format
Listings in HTML format
If you'd like to borrow a book, please call our office at (269) 552-4430 to see if that item is available. Books may be picked up at the Kalamazoo CAN office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. It's best to call ahead to arrange a convenient pick up time. A $10 refundable deposit is required at the time of checkout. Most books are due back within three weeks. |
