What is the Child Watch Visitation Program?

s it'it .~ {rbmC_~adoIescent\ pregnancy?~j) , hi1d 'Watchn Blvd. S.E. Suite 312 • Grand Rapids MI 49503 • 451·0452January 13, 1992Doug MeijerMEIJER, INC.2929 Walker NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504Doug:On Thursday, February 6,1992, we would like to invite you to join us for lunch, and to participate ina pilot project entitled Child Watch Visitation Program. The program is initiated through theChildren's Defense Fund (CDF), a national child advocacy organization working on behalf of childrenand families.In connection with Kent CoIUJtY Adolescent Pregnancy Child Watch (APCW) and its upcomingconference, the Child Watch Visitation Program is designed to build awareness of the crisis of childrenand families in need. the Child Watch Visitation program will take you through "children's sites"where you can witness first-hand the results of children having children.WHAT YOUR INVOLVEMENT MEANSYou receive countless requests for assistance from programs serving children and families in WestMichigan. We need to work together to evaluate these many requests based on the policies andprograms in place in our community and state.Please reserve 12-4pm on Thursday February 6, 1m. We would like you and sixteen othercommunity leaders to take part in the Child Watch Visitation Program. Enclosed you will find adescription of the Child Watch program, a program agenda, a conference brochure, and localinformation on children having children.Please confirm your reservation by calling the APCW office at 776·0115. The fee for lunch and thevisitation program is $50.00. We will call you this week to determine your interest in participation.If you have any questions, please call at your earliest convenience. We look forward to meeting withyou, but more importantly, we look forward to working with you to win for children, families, and thefuture of our community.Sincerely,Mr. Robert WoodrickCEO/Chairman of the BoardD & W Food Centersenc.Mr. Roger MartinVice President ­Community RelationsSteelcase Inc.104