CAC  Supporting the Families in the Community of East Grand Rapids

The CAC “i-care” Pledge

The “i-care” Pledge is an initiative by which we, as caring adults, can demonstrate to our young people that not only are we concerned for their well-being, but that illegal drug use and underage drinking will not be and is not acceptable in our homes and in our community. Please join the list of concerned adults and show our youth that “i-care.” When you sign the pledge, you will receive a CAC decal designed by an EGR student for your car! Decals may be picked up at either the Recreation Department or at the Morse Center.

 

By signing on to the CAC “i-care” Network, I pledge to:

• Educate myself to the peer pressures and social realities that our youth encounter.

• Be visible and actively present in my home and/or neighborhood when young people are gathered.

• Ensure that an appropriate chaperone is present in my home if I cannot be there.

• Provide clear and definite boundaries for my children regarding activities, behavior, and curfews.

• Serve as a role model.

• Be the adult…dare to say no.

• Affirm positive behavior.

• Work with other parents and members of the community to identify situations that pose opportunities for risky behavior.

• Provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where young people and/or adults can share their concerns.

Important Information:

The names and phone numbers (please see options below) of all who sign the pledge will be published in the “i-care Pledge Directory” and may be accessed via the CAC link on our partner websites: The City of East Grand Rapids at www.eastgr.org, and East Grand Rapids Public Schools at www.egrps.org. Parents may refer to the directory when making decisions with their teen about attending social events. If you would like to show your support for the i-care initiative and display a sticker, but do not wish be listed in the directory, please select from these options:    

          ___Do not list my name in the directory                          ___ Do not list my phone number in the directory

 

Please consider making a contribution to CAC for continued funding of projects including sponsorship of speakers, forums, community resources, and the CAC Senior Scholarship.

I support the mission of CAC. Please accept my contribution gift of:

             ____ $25.00 (Blue Supporter)                 ____ $50.00 (Gold Supporter)             $_____ Other

 

 

Name (Print): _______________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Signature: ____________________________________________________      Phone (see above) ______________________________

 

Please print this form, sign, and mail to: CAC/Woodcliff, 2915 Hall SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3111

For more information, please contact Dee McGraw deemcgraw@ameritech.net or Kim Rossi kimrossigr@comcast.net.