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KidsFirst is an emergency shelter care program for Kent County
children, from birth to 17, who are suspected victims of abuse or neglect. The shelter
is located in two large homes on St. John’s 25-acre campus in the City of Grand Rapids.
Always Open. Each day battered and neglected children
and adolescents are brought to KidsFirst’s door by public safety officers or Protective
Services workers. They stay until a safe home can be found. KidsFirst serves nearly 600
children each year.
A Nurturing Staff. Kids’ needs come first. Injuries and
trauma are the first concern, followed by home-cooked meals, warm baths, clean clothing
and even a teddy bear. Counselors are always ready to listen and give reassurance.
New Experiences. During their stay, kids enjoy St. John’s
25-acre campus—including cookouts, bike rides, basketball, and crafts.
A Partnership. The KidsFirst program is at the center of
child welfare in Kent County—serving 600 abused and neglected kids each year, and
partnering with the Kent County Department of Human Services and all other child welfare
agencies serving the county.
You can help! During their stay, kids attend plays, sporting
events, concerts and festivals—sometimes for the very first time in their lives—thanks to
donated tickets and passes. These new opportunities show children that the community values
them and wants to contribute to their care.
Learn More: Kids First Golf Outing.
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