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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.

Transformative partnership to improve health equity and access to care for DPSCD students

A new collaborative and transformative partnership will bring wrap-around healthcare services to 48,615 Detroit Public Schools Community District students by 2030.

Did you know you can create impact for children through your IRA?

Your individual retirement account (IRA) is an excellent tool for saving for your retirement years. Even better, it’s an extremely easy way to support children and families, today.

Donor Story: Derek Dickow fundraises on behalf of children at networking events

“I’ve always been a big supporter of The Foundation’s work,” said Dickow. “The goal with this was to not only raise funds, but awareness about what the Foundation is doing.

Fit Kids 360: Helping families create healthy lifestyles

As with many aspects of life, childhood is when foundational habits for nutrition and physical activity are established.

A childhood mental health crisis: Meeting kids where they are

For young people, over the past several years exponential stress, frustration, and harmful events beyond their control have led to a mental health crisis. But there are ways to ensure kids receive timely, equitable access to quality mental health care.

Ashok & Ingrid Sarnaik Endowed Scholarship Creates Opportunities for Fourth Graders at Detroit Public Schools

Through the Ashok & Ingrid Sarnaik Endowment to Create Ladders of Opportunity for Youth, Darius and Kourtney were presented with $2,500 scholarships which will be used toward future educational and vocational endeavors.

What to expect from The Children’s Foundation moving forward

Since starting as President & CEO in January, a question I have received often is: what can we expect from The Foundation moving forward?

Buildup STEAM: Enabling hospitalized kids to cope and create

For kids who are in the hospital, any positive interactions go a long way. When their life is consumed by tests, tubes, and healing, any chance to experience a normal childhood is essential to their positive mental state. That’s exactly what Buildup STEAM is set out to do: enable hospitalized kids to be kids.

Child Life Services: Helping kids be kids during injury and illness

Child Life Specialist have unique training in child development, education, and psychology so they can provide patient and family-centered care using evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions.

Black history is today: 5 community partnerships empowering Black youth

Black History Month is a time to reflect and honor the contributions, triumphs, and struggles of Black leaders throughout history – but it is also a time to think about how we can create a more hopeful and equitable future.

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