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Hunger is a health issue: how 3 local solutions are feeding hope

In Southeast Michigan, 1 in 8 children faces hunger—but local partnerships are making a difference. Through grants to Hospitality House, Forgotten Harvest, and United Community Family Services, the Children’s Foundation is helping kids access nutritious, culturally familiar meals and the stability they need to thrive.

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.

Four tips for a successful internship!

An internship is a time to grow, challenge yourself and explore a potential career.

15 resources to help children and families through the Coronavirus pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.

The Children’s Foundation Launches COVID-19 Emergency Response Funding

DETROIT – March 20, 2020 – The Children’s Foundation announces today a community investment in children’s health with essential COVID-19 Emergency Response Funding

A letter from Larry – March 2020

I am particularly excited to announce a new year-round initiative...

Love for a Child: More than mentoring

According to the National Foster Youth Institute, the life expectancy of a young woman aging out of foster care is 25; for a young man, it is 29. [...]

A letter from Larry – February 2020

The Children’s Foundation is continuing down our path as a community-based foundation focused on health and wellness for children, young adults and families.

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Summit: Save the Date for May 12th, 2020

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Summit: Save the Date for May 12th, 2020

Caring for Kids on the Go: MSU Collegiate Recovery Community

Caring for Kids on the Go: MSU Collegiate Recovery Community

The Children’s Foundation & YOUR Impact

The Children’s Foundation & YOUR Impact

Paul W. Smith Golf Classic

Paul W. Smith Golf Classic