Public Health, Delta & Menominee Counties in conjunction with Michigan's Prevention Network and other community agencies are working to raise the awareness of the importance of parenting.
VISION
Every person everywhere, every day understands their responsibility in raising Michigan's children.
MISSION
Parenting Awareness Month is a statewide campaign to promote awareness, education, and resources through the state outreach and local efforts – emphasizing the importance of effective parenting in nurturing children to become healthy, caring, contributing citizens.
PURPOSES OF PARENTING AWARENESS MONTH
To celebrate people who are raising children and:
Draw public attention to the critical importance of parenting for raising children who grow up to be healthy, caring, and contributing citizens.
Promote education and resources for developing skills throughout the year.
Encourage and assist in the development of parent networks throughout Michigan.
Promote locally planned events in March each year which focus on parenting and networking.
STATE CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
The campaign conducts an annual art contest and produces posters and bookmarks for statewide distribution.
The campaign sponsors October Kickoff for organizers, does PAM workshops, and helps in planning parent conferences.
The campaign sends promotional mailings to libraries, bookstores, various state networks and media.
WHAT THE CAMPAIGN OFFERS
Support for local involvement without requiring fees, membership, or other obligations.
Materials, assistance, and ideas for individuals or organizations to become involved.
A link with organizations throughout Michigan embracing PAM goals.
Increased visibility for parenting programs, resources, and issues.
Clearinghouse services--campaign materials, assistance, referral, and networking.
PARENTING AWARENESS MONTH PHILOSOPHY SUPPORTS
Showing children love, concern, and respect at all times.
Giving children a safe place to live and play.
Helping children express all their feelings.
Giving children appropriate choices whenever possible.
Having reasonable rules that are understood by all.
Being responsible, and teaching children to be responsible.
Spending time with children.
Setting an example by what we say or do.
Working with our schools and community to make them better for children.
