KEEP – Keep Early Education Positive

Arbor Circle’s Keep Early Education Positive (KEEP) program offers specialized clinical comprehensive support and consultation services designed to assist childcare providers, teachers, and parents when a child is facing difficulties in childcare or preschool settings. The unique challenges that come with early education can sometimes be overwhelming for children, and KEEP’s mission is to provide the necessary intervention and support to turn these challenges into opportunities for growth and learning.

If you’re interested in supporting KEEP, please consider a direct donation.

A Community-Supported Program: Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage

Arbor Circle’s KEEP program has been made possible in part by the generosity of Kent County taxpayers and the voter-approved Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage. This community support demonstrates a shared commitment to the wellbeing of young children and their families, ensuring that they receive the necessary resources and guidance during their critical early years.

What we offer

  • Specialized clinical support for children and their families
  • Consultation services for childcare providers, teachers, and parents to address individual child’s needs
  • Clinical intervention strategies designed to enhance the child’s early education experience
  • Ongoing support to ensure the child’s continuous success in their educational journey

Our KEEP EARLY EDUCATION POSITIVE Therapists

Aubrey Battani

aubrey battani, LLMSW – individual & family consultant

Aubrey earned a BSW and an MSW from Grand Valley State University and has worked in the field since 2022.

Specialties: Infant Mental Health, Early Childhood, Social-Emotional Health, Developmental Guidance

Danielle Ellis

DANIELLE ELLIS, LLMSW – center-based consultant

Danielle earned her MSW from Grand Valley State University and has worked in the field since 2024. “Education is the key that unlocks the golden door to freedom.” – George Washington Carver

Pronouns: She/Her

Specialties: Early Childhood

Dani Fournier

dani fournier, LMSW – team lead

Dani earned her Bachelors in Social Work from Michigan State University and her Masters in Social Work from University of Michigan with a specialization in School Social Work. She has worked in the field since 2017.

Pronouns: She/Her

Specialties: Infant Mental Health, School Social Work, Special Education, Trauma Informed Care, Restorative Practices

Jessica Krebs

jessica krebs, Llmsw, imh-e – center-based consultant

Jessica earned their BA in Women & Gender Studies from Grand Valley State University and their MSW in Social Work from Western Michigan University. She has worked in the field since 2016.

Pronouns: They/She

Specialties: Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice promoting Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

Emma Lindsey

EMMA LINDSEY, Llmsw – center-based consultant

Emma earned her BSW from Hope College and her MSW in from Western Michigan University. She has worked in the field since 2023.

Pronouns: She/Her

Specialties: Early Childhood

Abigail Oswalt

abigail oswalt, llmsw, IMH-E II – individual & family consultant

Abigail earned her BSW and MSW from Grand Valley State University. She has worked in the field since 2021.

Pronouns: She/Her

Specialties: Infant Mental Health, Early Childhood

Looking for help?

Visit our Find Help page or call us at 616-456-6571.

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