GenessEe County
Handle With CarePromoting communication between local law enforcement and schools
The “Handle With Care” Model
If a law enforcement officer encounters a child during a call, that child’s information is forwarded to the school before the school bell rings the next day. The school implements individual, class and whole school trauma-sensitive curricula so that traumatized children are “Handled With Care”. If a child needs more intervention, on-site trauma-focused mental healthcare is available at the school.
Partners
Handle With Care Partners include:
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Schools and School Districts
- Mental Health Providers
- Community Partners

Handle With Care for Schools
When a child is exposed to violence or trauma, a law enforcement officer will contact the identified school personnel (superintendent’s office, principal or counselor) who will take the initial information (Handle With Care Notice).
Handle With Care for Parents
Understanding child trauma can be difficult. Connect with resources that will give you tools for coping.
Handle With Care for Law Enforcement
When a child is exposed to violence or trauma and a law enforcement officer is expected the child’s school.

Students
After School programs
Schools
Community Partners
Get In Touch
515 East Street, Flint, MI 48503
Telephone: (810) -238-3333