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The Yunion: Innovation in increasing access to mental health care for our youth

The Yunion expands mental health access in Detroit schools through a closed-loop referral system ensuring culturally responsive care for youth.

Collaboratives for kids: Maximizing impact through funding partnerships

For many nonprofits, establishing an agency endowment can feel like something to revisit later—when resources feel more abundant or fundraising pressures ease. But agency endowments aren’t about waiting for the perfect moment. They’re about making an intentional investment in your organization’s future, creating long-term stability and sustaining your mission for generations to come.

Building for Forever: What it takes to strengthen youth-serving organizations for the long term

What does it take to ensure Detroit’s youth-serving organizations are here for generations to come? Through the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative, 11 organizations are building permanent endowments—supported by matching funds, technical assistance, and hands-on coaching. The result is more than financial growth; it’s a shift from short-term survival to long-term strength for the children and families they serve.

A Day in the Life of a Child Life Specialist – Part II

For fourteen years, Child Life Specialist Maureen has played I Spy, Skip-Bo and blown bubbles in the name of providing clarity, comfort and normalcy to hospitalized children of all ages and diagnosis. She has worked to build relationships with them and their families, helping all to understand procedures, conditions and talk through the “what-ifs.”

A Day in the Life of a Child Life Specialist – Part I

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.

Build a Legacy of Impact

Learn how starting a fund supports Michigan’s kids, forever