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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.

Two programs are changing the way young people in Michigan experience mental health support

The Children’s Foundation expands youth mental health access with grants to BGCSM and SAY Detroit, helping kids and families thrive.

Donor Spotlight: Singh Development’s annual golf outing builds community and raises funds for kids

Singh Development’s annual golf outing raised nearly $34,000 for the Children’s Foundation, uniting community and philanthropy on the course.

The Friendship Circle: Summer Camp creates sense of belonging for children and teens with special needs

Campers tried new activities, expanding appreciation for the outdoors and nature, engaging in physical activities, making new friendships, and practicing essential living skills while away from home.

We Need to Talk: Video series brings awareness to youth mental health

After a needs assessment in 2016 revealed almost half of all young adults interviewed said they or someone they know struggle with mental health such as sadness, anxiety and/or depression, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit (JFS) knew something had to be done.

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.

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

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

Thank you for a record breaking year!

The year 2020 is one none of us will forget. It has been powerful, unique, and unprecedented – but through it all, we have been inspired by the good of others who help us advance our mission.

Improving kindergarten readiness by promoting children’s developmental health

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an alarming 32 percent of American teens between the ages of 13 and 18 have an anxiety disorder at some point. To address and improve this statistic, The Children’s Foundation continues to prioritize funding programs and solutions that address mental health for children and adolescents.

A letter from Larry – September 2020

Welcome to September and the end of summer. We recently held the Fourth Annual Derby for Kids on Saturday, September 5 at the fabulous Country Club of Detroit. As we all know, this normally takes place in early May but with the COVID-19 environment, the Kentucky Derby was postponed until September.

New program protects teenage athletes from sexual abuse

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18. Adolescents in their teen years are especially vulnerable to sexual abuse. That is why Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center (TBCAC) introduced a new program to keep teenage athletes safe from abuse.

Children’s Foundation Awards 60 New Grants Totalling $1.67M

DETROIT – July 9, 2020 – The Children’s Foundation announced that the organization is awarding 60 new grants which total $1.67 million. The grants fund projects in community benefit, research and educational initiatives. To date, the Foundation has granted over $60 million to more than 100 community partners.

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