News & Stories

Caleb’s Kids: Breaking the silence on youth mental health

Caleb’s Kids is creating a lifeline for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth through accessible mental health programs—supported by the Children’s Foundation.

Black Family Development Inc.: Creating a medical home for Detroit families

Black Family Development, Inc. is improving healthcare access for Detroit families through a “medical home” model, integrating behavioral and physical health services in a trusted, community-centered space. With support from the Children’s Foundation, BFDI has introduced a Family Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care, breaking down barriers to wellness. Learn how this initiative is transforming healthcare access and creating lasting impact.

The Children’s Foundation Announces Recipients of Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative

To celebrate the historic reopening of Michigan Central Station, Bill and Lisa Ford have established the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative in partnership with the Children's Foundation. Today the 11 selected organizations have been announced that will benefit from this philanthropic effort.

The Rainbow Connection: Hundreds of families with sick children receive essential food support

With $15,000 in funding from The Children’s Foundation, The Special Response Program has developed numerous ways to distribute food including: fresh produce boxes, prepared and freezer ready meals, special holiday meal boxes and gift cards to the local grocery store.

Inaugural Patricia H. Rodzik Endowed Chair for Youth Behavioral Health Announced

Dr. Matt LaCasse, child and adolescent psychiatrist, announced the inaugural chair holder of the Patricia H. Rodzik Endowed Chair for Youth Behavioral Health.

Children’s Healing Center: Building community for kids with weakened immune systems

Good. Clean. Fun. – the exact kind of experiences every parent wants for their child, but at the Children’s Healing Center, those words bring on a completely different kind of reassurance.

A letter from Larry – February 2022

Well, 2022 is off to a quick start for The Children’s Foundation.

Ele’s Place: Helping children and youth heal through grief

Grief-work can be messy, but all feelings are okay and valid as part of the healing journey.

A letter from Larry – January 2022

The Children’s Foundation is off and running into 2022!

Life Remodeled: Innovative solutions to help families and communities thrive

In 2021, with $50,000 of support from The Children’s Foundation, we rolled out our Pop-up Programming at the DIS - a series of after-school activities hosted five days per week.

The Children’s Foundation’ Top 10 Moments of 2021

From awarding a record-breaking grant total, to an exciting change leadership, to the incredible generosity of donors, 2021 has been a wonderful year for The Children’s Foundation in its mission to improve the health and wellness of children and families.

Winning Futures: Mentorship program enables success for Adib

After two years of participation in the Winning Futures mentoring and workforce prep program, Adib has noticed himself grow in confidence and ability to manage schoolwork, and has improved goal setting and follow-through.

Top priorities for Detroit teens: Mental health, open-mindedness, and acceptance

In March of 2020, people’s lives changed in the blink of an eye as COVID-19 surged through communities. For teens, the pandemic cut off ties to everything that was once familiar, such as being in a classroom, spending time with friends and extracurricular activities.

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