Raising children isn't easy, and it's especially hard for families of Corrections officers. Because work schedules frequently change, parents often have to juggle child care arrangements. Following are several organizations that can help you with child care issues:

The Michigan 4C Association is a group of regional offices that help families with child care. This service is available throughout Michigan. If you are looking for childcare in your area call  1-866-4-CHILDCARE.

Another service offering help with child care in the mid-Michigan area is the Office for Young Children (OYC). OYC helps families with childcare and other services in Ingham, Eaton, Clinton and Shiawassee counties. If you would like to learn more about the services this agency offers, visit www.ingham.org/hd/oyc.

The MI Parent Resources directory provides state employees, families, and parents information about all of the benefits and help available to them through the State of Michigan. This directory includes information about health insurance, beneficiary changes, paid and unpaid leave time usage, work schedule options, fitness, nutrition, parenting, adoption, paying for college, and so much more. The MI Parent Resources directory is located at www.michigan.gov/miparentresources.