To Report Abuse or Neglect Call 855-444-3911
Join KCAN in Marking This Important Month
Nominate a Local Child Abuse Prevention Leader
Help KCAN recognize those in our community who protect children. Nominate someone by 3/8 and help us honor award winners on 4/12.
Sponsor a Pinwheel Garden or Basket
Pinwheel gardens are a great way to show your support. Or bring the garden indoors with a special blue pinwheel basket.
"Be a Lifesaver" With Us April 26-28
The "Be a Lifesaver" campaign helps raise awareness of child abuse and raises funds for KCAN programs. You can help! Two-hour shifts are available at multiple locations from Friday-Sunday.
Donate Where You See KCAN Pins
These KCAN pins are available at Old Burdick's and other area restaurants. Make a donation and pick up a pin. Wear it proudly to show your support of child abuse prevention programs!
About Us
How We're Helping
KCAN is a nonprofit organization focused on protecting local kids. With the help of our staff, we raise funds, organize community awareness events, and teach children and adults alike how to keep Kalamazoo County kids safe.
Get Involved
Are you passionate about protecting local kids? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team!
Thank You
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
Promoting Healthy Childhoods
Every day, on average, 13 new cases of child abuse and neglect are reported in Kalamazoo County. A fourth of those cases demand immediate intervention. Many more cases are never reported.
Consider these facts:
- Nearly 80% of abuse victims can develop psychiatric disorders by age 21, such as depression, chronic anxiety, eating disorders and PTSD
- Child abuse survivors are almost four times more likely to become drug addicts or alcoholics
- 36% of women and 14% of men in prison were abused as children
- Some abused children become abusers themselves later in life, continuing a cycle of pain
Preventing abuse is key to solving this very real and growing problem. Support KCAN today to help us reverse the cycle of abuse!
Donate Now
Your generous gift will help us fund our mission to protect local kids. Together, we can make a difference.
