man and woman near Christmas tree

A Grateful Send-Off

Sharon Corpolongo will be retiring at the end of January 2025 and even after she leaves her full-time position at Spaulding, she will always be part of our team. Sharon started at Spaulding for Children in 2017 after a career with Dearborn…
President of the Board of Directors Spaulding for Children

Kristi Plain

The Spaulding for Children Board of Directors and I wish to send Season’s Greetings and share our wishes for the happiest of holidays to you and yours. We would also like to express our thanks and gratitude to all who have helped the agency a…
sfc team

SFC Team Share Their Insights on Adoption Month

This month Spaulding team members, Sarah Terrien, Michelle Harrison, and Michelle West all finalized adoptions! Each adoption has its own story. The first report is from Sarah Terrien, IPP Specialist. Below is her summary for the emotional…
Santa Claus is giving out gifts

It’s the Season of Giving

Can you help us this holiday season? We need donations for our holiday programs. Santa Shop Families Holiday Party Wish List A local elementary school in Livonia is collecting games, arts and crafts and STEM activities for our families.…
Melinda Lis, Vice President-Academy for Family Support and Preservation

A Word from Melinda Lis, Vice President-Academy for Family Support and Preservation, Spaulding for Children

As we celebrate adoption during the month of November, we must remember that adoption is a lifelong journey that requires States, territories, and Tribal Nations to offer on-going comprehensive post-permanency services. Adoption can be a…
Kid gets into a car

New Program Offers Rides for Foster Youth

The State of Michigan has implemented a new program to help foster youth in metro Detroit remain in school and maintain crucial social connections, even if they are moved from home to home to home. The three-year contract, $1 million a year,…
Kids having fun outside by the river

Fall is a Sweet Time for Fun

Visit the Franklin Cider Mill, a 2024 Trunk or Treat donor! You come for cider and donuts but there is more! Their apple shack features varieties from McIntosh to Honeycrisp, Gala, Cortland, Fuji, Ambrosia and more. But did you know they…
Helping a Student with Dyslexia

Help for Students with Dyslexia

Following five years of work to get legislation formulated, new K-12 literacy/dyslexia legislation was passed at the end of September. The new laws will strengthen the effectiveness of literacy instruction and intervention and has been championed…
Spaulding Holiday Programs

Spaulding Holiday Programs Need Your Support

For the past several years, Spaulding for Children and our supporters have been able to grant holiday wishes for hundreds of children and youth in foster care. Our community is incredible, and with your help we can keep this momentum going! We ar…
The 3rd Annual Spaulding Scramble

A Great Day on the Links

The 3rd Annual Spaulding Scramble, sponsored by Detroit Area Wendy’s Franchise Owners, was held September 7 at the Farmington Hills Golf Club. We are happy to report that we exceeded our revenue goal and sold out all our sponsorships and pl…