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County, aiding parents as well as children, allocates latest round of Ready by Five early childhood millage grants
Wyoming / Kentwood Now
The early childhood programs are funded by a countywide milage and provide services to children under age five — and their engaged parents.
Read MoreSidewalk Prophets hosts Christmas tour to raise money for orphans
The Christian Post
At a time when families across the U.S. are decorating Christmas trees, baking holiday cookies and enjoying seasonal festivities, parents in some Third World countries are facing the heartbreaking decision to place their children in orphanages amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More$119 million in Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood grants awarded by HHS’ Administration for Children and Families
HHS’ Administration for Children and Families
A total of 113 grant awards to 100 organizations across 30 states to promote healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood was announced by the Office of Family Assistance (OFA), at HHS’ Administration for Children and Families. This funding represents a 33 percent increase in the number of grants in operation throughout the 2015-2020 cohort. The grant awards will help
Read MoreDave Coulter names directors of budget, economic development, and human resources
The Oakland Press
Oakland County Executive David Coulter has appointed three department directors to oversee management of the county's budget, economic development and community affairs', and human resources.
Read MoreKent County approves $2.6M for Ready by Five millage
Grand Rapids Business Journal
The Kent County board of commissioners approved nearly $2.6 million in funding for the Ready by Five Early Childhood millage to provide continued services for families in the county.
Read MoreMeijer helps Bethany Christian Services families in need this holiday season
WOODTV.com
Meijer helps Bethany Christian Services families in need this holiday season with everything on their list!
Read MoreReligious right eyes Biden warily after Trump's good favor
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative evangelical Christians have proven some of Donald Trump’s staunchest allies during his presidency. As his administration draws to a close, some of those backers are...
Read MoreSheldon native advocates for adoption
nwestiowa.com
DOON—Sheldon native Kristi Harthoorn was not impressed the first time she noticed her future husband, Colton, back when they were students at Western Christian High School in Hull.
Read MoreMore tax-funded early childhood programs to begin January 2021 in Kent County
MLive.com
"This is a vital investment in young children across our community, and families need these resources now more than ever," the president of First Steps Kent sasid.
Read MoreBethany Christian Services Foster Care Case Manager Awarded John P. Steketee Child Welfare Advocate of the Year Award
12/3/2020 1:00:00 PM
The award recognizes Kent County professionals who work with vulnerable children
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