Cheboygan County HSCB

State Funded Initiatives

The HSCB is responsible for ongoing planning, implementation and evaluation of the Strong
Families/Safe Children (SF/SC) and Child Protection/Community Partners (CP/CP) Initiatives.
Both initiatives are fiscally administered by the Department of Human Services. Currently
funded projects include:

SAYPA (Straits Area Youth Promotion Academy) - a joint effort of the Cheboygan County
Family Court, MSU Extension and the county's school districts.
From Decisions to Actions provided by North Country Community Mental Health
In-Home Parent Educator for families with children birth to age 5. This program is
offered by Northern Family Intervention Services (NFIS).
Counseling Services (utilizing various providers) upon referral from the Cheboygan
Department of Human Services.

Local Initiatives

Organize Spring Resource Fair
Organize Family Fun Day at the Fair (in conjunction with the County Fair Board and MSU
Extension)
In partnership with the Cheboygan Housing & Homeless Coalition, organize Project
Connect event (a free day of service)
Support other Collaborative Efforts Underway in Our Area, including:

Early On
Housing & Homeless Coalition
Great Parents, Great Start

Spotlight New Programs & Community Efforts
Provide Forum for Info Sharing & Networking Amongst Area Human Service Agencies
Focus on Issues of Common Concern
Write Support Letters for Grant Applications
Respond to New Initiatives
Appoint ad hoc committees as necessary

HSCB Initiatives