News & Stories

Donor Highlight: Marilyn Bartley’s legacy of generosity

For nearly a decade, volunteer leader and donor Marilyn Bartley has turned compassion into action through the Children’s Foundation. Her generosity and leadership—continue to create lasting impact for Michigan’s kids and families.

Parents as Teachers: Supporting families, shaping children’s youngest years

The Children’s Foundation is supporting programs like Parents as Teachers that equip Michigan families to nurture children’s health, growth, and potential.

Rx Kids: Helping families in Southeast Michigan thrive from the start

The first year of life is essential for a child’s growth and future. Rx Kids, with the support of the Children’s Foundation, is investing in Flint’s families with prenatal and infant cash prescriptions, easing financial burdens so parents can focus on their babies’ health and well-being.

Empowering school mental health professionals to support virtual student wellness

Prior to COVID-19, the University of Michigan TRAILS program was striving to reverse statistics demonstrating that mental illness was impacting nearly 50% of adolescents, yet only 20% were accessing effective treatment.

A letter from Larry – March 2021

Hello and welcome to March. March brings us hope that spring is not far behind! The Children’s Foundation is remaining very active as we settle into a new year.

Recap: #MIVirtualEdChat discusses transition from virtual to in-person learning

On Wed., June 17, Children’s Foundation hosted a Twitter Chat to bring together organizations and providers to discuss their experiences transitioning to telehealth, the impact it has had on the communities they served, and what providers believe the future holds for remote medicine and psychology.

Black History Month: 10 Champions of Children’s Health & Wellness

In celebration of Black History Month, we are reflecting and honoring the contributions Black leaders have made toward the advancement of equality and improvement of children’s health and wellness, both historically and in the present day.

Providing education to keep babies safe in Kalamazoo

Did you know that in the United States, Black babies are 2.4 times more likely to die before their first birthday than White babies? “That is unacceptable,” said Cheryl Dickson, MD, M.P.H., Associate Dean of Health Equity and Community Affairs and Chair of Cradle Kalamazoo’s Safe Sleep Strategy Committee.

A letter from Larry – February 2021

Greetings! I hope that everyone had an enjoyable holiday season and a safe launch to our new year.

Five-part video series spreads awareness about important issues facing youth

This month, The Children’s Foundation reached an important milestone celebrating ten years as an independent foundation, evolving from a hospital foundation.

Donor Story: Feinberg Health Care Solutions creates opportunities for more individuals and families to live fulfilling lives

At Feinberg Health Care Solutions, the goal is to help individuals and families struggling with substance use and/or mental health concerns to recover, heal, and flourish.

The Children’s Foundation celebrates 10 years as an independent foundation