A COURT THAT CARES
Chief Judge Colombo would like to recognize and thank the Clinic For Child Study staff for going the extra mile. The Clinic for Child Study hosted a Back to School event. The Clinic staff donated uniforms, book bags, and school supplies for over 100 students and served grilled burgers, sausages, and hot dogs to all attendees. Clinical Assessment Specialist III, Team Leader Cheryl McGill-McNeary coordinated the event. Chief Judge Colombo and other Court staff contributed. Clinic Director Michelle Milligan and her staff truly care about the well-being of children and families.
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The Wayne County
Friend of the Court
&
UAW
PRESENT
Walk-In Friend of the Court Assistance at
The UAW Region 1A Local 174 (Detroit Office)
Rory L. Gamble, Regional Director
15140 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 864-7878
Representatives from the court will be available to receive information and ask questions regarding your Friend of the Court case
held every first and third Friday of the month.
The William Booth Legal Aid Clinic will be available to assist qualifying low income self-represented parties prepare motion packets and forms from
1:30p.m. to 3:00p.m.
on:
UAW CENTER
FRIDAY, September 18, 2015
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FOCUS HOPE
1200 Oakman Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48238
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Any updates to the schedule or location of these events will be posted at
www.3rdcc.org
or parties may contact the Friend of the Court Call Center at (313)224-5300 or the UAW at (313)864-7878.
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Online Jury
Questionnaires
Are Available
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Join Our E-mail List
Join our E-mail List and receive our monthly E-mail newsletter from the Third Judicial Circuit Court and stay informed.
Please send us your name and email address to:
3cce-news@3rdcc.org
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The Coleman A. Young Building has free public access to WiFi.
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24 Hour Support
Friend of the Court offers 24 hour access to your account through MiCase.
Click the photo above to visit our website or visit
www.MICASE.STATE.MI.US
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Greetings,
Summer is winding down and in the next few weeks Wayne County children will head off to Head Start program, Detroit Public Schools, Education Achievement Authority Schools, and various charter schools. The Third Circuit Court is also committed to ensuring the well-being of Wayne County children and families. Within the Family Division of the Third Circuit Court, there are 16 Juvenile and Domestic Relations Judges. They hear custody, parenting time, delinquency, truancy, and neglect matters. And behind those judges, are the dedicated staff who serve in the courtrooms, in the schools, and at the front counters to ensure the job gets done. The Family Division-Juvenile kicked off the school year with a Back to School Bash, and the Family Division-Domestic will follow up with its Friend of the Court Child Support Outreach at the Detroit Public Library in the fall. With its many partners like the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Court is looking forward to the start of the school year.
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The Friends of Wayne County CASA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that supports the Wayne County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program and the at-risk children the program serves. The Friends support the CASA Program in many ways including the following recent activities:
Back to School Backpacks - With Quicken Loans' donation of 100 backpacks filled with school supplies, school-aged children in the CASA program will be ready to return to school this fall.
CASA Clothes Closet - Located at Lincoln Hall of Justice, the closet has free clothes for children and families who are involved in court matters. Clothing donations to the closet are now eligible for tax deductions. Roland Smith, the Director of the CASA Program, may be contacted at
roland.smith@3rdcc.org
to make donations.
Financial Donations - Gifts from donors are accepted to support the CASA Program to support the children and families of Wayne County. The most recent donors include the Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity and Staffing Solutions. Those interested in donating may contact Friends of CASA Chairperson, Elena Kerasiotis at
ekeras@aol.com
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On July 29, 2015, Presiding Judge Virgil Smith swore in eight new volunteers to the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program. CASA volunteers are specially trained community volunteers to advocate for the "best interests of the children" on the Neglect and Abuse Docket in the Juvenile Division. CASA volunteers are appointed by the judges and referees to gather fact-based information and share with the Court the child's perspective. Each volunteer participates in an extensive background check and must complete a 40 hour training session, including courtroom observation. For more information for those that wish to volunteer, contact Roland Smith at the CASA Office at (313) 833-3093, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Mental Health Website
Promotes Community Inclusion
Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority now has a quick way to access opportunities for education, individual growth, and connection to community service programs and activities. It includes participation of all three tri-county Community Mental Health agencies, Detroit Wayne, Oakland County and Macomb County.
Visit
www.dwmha.com
to find the Wayne County events near you; look for the
Commonwealth
logo at the bottom of the page.
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Visit Our New
Family Division-Juvenile
Website
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Save the Dates
Veterans Court Graduation-September 14, 2015, beginning at 1:00 PM.
The graduation will be held at the MSU-Detroit Center located at 3408 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201.
Drug Court Graduation-September 24, 2015 at 1:30 PM at the Salvation Army Southeast Michigan.
Mental Health Court Graduation-September 25, 2015 at 1:00 PM.
The graduation will be held at the MSU-Detroit Center located at 3408 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201.
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The Wayne County Friend of the Court is located at 645 Griswold, Detroit, MI 48226. Parents may sign up for MiCase to get child support information online,
https://micase.state.mi.us/ssoapp/login
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If you need further assistance, the Wayne County Friend of the Court Call Center may be reached at
(313) 224-5300.
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Michigan Legal Help
Self-Help Center
The Michigan Legal Help Self-Help Center of Wayne County helps residents of Detroit and Wayne County who are unable to afford an attorney.
The Self-Help Center is now located in Smart Detroit, Suite 1300 of the Penobscot Building at 645 Griswold in Detroit.
The Self-Help Center is now open Monday through Thursday from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
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