While the increase is important, it still represents less than 3 percent of all taxpayers filing with the state. Secretary Miller added that over the next several weeks hundreds of thousands of customers will be visiting branch offices and it is her hope that the campaign will remind them to contribute when they prepare their state tax returns. In Michigan, a child is reported as abused or neglected every four minutes. As part of the campaign, Secretary of State branch offices will display promotional posters about the CTF and make brochures about the Trust Fund available to customers through April 15. The Children's Trust Fund check-off appears on the Michigan Income Tax form.
Taxpayers can also designate the specific size of their contribution.
The donation is a tax-deductible item on next year's income tax form. In addition to the annual CTF tax form check-off, residents wishing to contribute may send a check or money order directly to CTF at P.O. Box 30037, Lansing Michigan, 48909. Residents also are encouraged to participate in CTF's local fundraising activities. CTF uses the money donated through the Trust Fund check-off to provide funding to 69 local child abuse and neglect councils across Michigan. Dollars donated to CTF through the check-off are also used to provide funding for prevention programs in the donor's own community.