
Closing the gap: Removing barriers to healthcare for children in Macomb County
A child can have a doctor, insurance, and a nearby clinic and still not receive care. When looking at children’s healthcare access, Macomb County families
Learn how starting a fund supports Michigan’s kids, forever
The Children’s Foundation is dedicated to building a brighter future for children and families. Thanks to our donors and grantees, we are providing children the opportunity to reach their full potential.
We provide philanthropic support for groundbreaking pediatric research, community benefit programs and medical education. The impact of these initiatives will resonate for decades as our children heal, grow and thrive. Thank you for your support – it is essential to our success.

A child can have a doctor, insurance, and a nearby clinic and still not receive care. When looking at children’s healthcare access, Macomb County families

The Children’s Foundation of Michigan is proud to welcome two distinguished leaders, Rachel Stewart and Andrea Brimmer, to its Children’s Foundation of Michigan Board of

Endowment giving is a powerful way to create lasting impact. Learn how endowments work and how they support children’s health and well-being for generations to come.

Supporting children after trauma requires coordination across medical, counseling, and advocacy services. In Wayne County, the Children’s Foundation of Michigan is helping expand access to that care through partners like Avalon Healing Center and Kids-TALK.

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

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.

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.
The Children’s Foundation of Michigan announced the appointment of Alissa Novoselick, MBA, as Vice President of Finance & Administration. Novoselick brings more than 20 years of nonprofit financial and operational leadership and will help steward the Foundation’s $160 million in assets while supporting its statewide impact for Michigan’s children.

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.

The Children’s Foundation of Michigan has named Peter Ginopolis as Chair of its Board of Trustees. His appointment reflects a strong alignment around leadership, continuity, and a shared commitment to improving the health and well-being of children across Michigan.