News & Stories

Rx Kids: Helping families 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.

Project YOUR: Empowering youth to combat opioid overdose

The Community Health Awareness Group (CHAG) is addressing the rise in drug overdoses among young people with Project YOUR (Youth Overdose Understanding Risks), a youth-led pilot program supported by a $25,000 grant from the Children’s Foundation. By training peer ambassadors to educate teens on overdose prevention and the dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs, CHAG aims to reduce overdose rates among high-risk youth in Detroit and Wayne County.

Childhood Cancer: Advancing research, treatment, and support for kids

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a time to increase awareness of pediatric cancer, which is the leading cause of death by disease for children under age 14. We must continue to advance discoveries and solutions that improve cure rates, prolong survival, and support children throughout their cancer journey.

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.

The Children’s Foundation awards 85 new grants totaling nearly $4 million

The Children’s Foundation is proud to announce it has awarded 85 new grants totaling nearly $4 million in the first round of two 2022 grant cycles. To date, the Foundation has granted nearly $75 million almost 140 community partners in Michigan and beyond.

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