National Child Abuse Prevention Month
During April, we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) and the importance of communities working together to support and strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment.
Knowledge and understanding of protective factors and…
Spaulding Joins the Race Equity Challenge
In honor of Black History Month and in alignment with the President’s Executive Order on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government, the Children’s Bureau kicked off a 2024 Race…
Kenneth ‘Ken’ Rice
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. And while Spaulding has many valued volunteers, we would like to highlight Kenneth “Ken” Rice and acknowledge his nine years of service on Spaulding for Children’s Board of Directors.
At the…
Spring into March
March, when winter ends and spring begins, is a very busy month this year.This year, the Easter holiday falls on Sunday, March 31. For many families, it's a day of traditions, such as coloring eggs together and hunting for them in the backyard, or…
March Is Women’s History Month
In addition to celebrating women who have paved the way for us throughout history, including Jane Addams who founded Chicago’s Hull House, the nation’s first settlement house and is considered the first social worker and the second woman…
Jennifer Wrayno – Regional Director, Children’s Services Agency of MDHHS
Jennifer Wrayno says that she knew she wanted to go into child welfare as a teenager. Her mother grew up in foster care. And throughout her life, her mom stayed connected with her foster parents. Jennifer grew up knowing them as “uncles”…
News from the Spaulding for Children Board of Directors
Spaulding's Board of Directors held their 1st Quarter Meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Here are some highlights from the meeting.Bradley DeVries, Managing Principal from Yeo & Yeo, Certified Public Accountants, reported that our…
February is Black History Month
Our friends at Detroit PAL have this weekly series History Speaks for students in grades 7-12. The 5-week session runs through Black History Month. Every Thursday from 5-7 p.m., the group will dive into the lives and contributions of prominent…
Morgan Breon Harnessing the Transformative Power of Art
Ms. Morgan Breon has a passion for fostering healing and support for Black youth and young adults. She has been a volunteer and mentor with Spaulding for Children since 2012 when she joined Spaulding as an intern.
Morgan was asked to develop…
A Leader of Vision Addie D. Williams
Addie D. Williams, JD, MSW, started with Spaulding for Children in 1996 and served as president and CEO from 2000 to 2017. She put in place many of the systems that today distinguish Spaulding nationally. She built a team of excellence; unlocked…