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…
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Spaulding Board Chair Kristi Plain participated in a Speed Mentoring session in November sponsored by the Midnight Golf Program.
The invitation was extended by Spaulding Board Member and Treasurer Willie L. Smith, who has worked for…
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It is with heavy hearts we report the passing of Ms. Veda Thompkins. A passionate advocate for families in child welfare and a former foster parent with Spaulding for Children, Ms. Thompkins died December 4, 2023. She was 70 years of age.
Those…
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Taking a moment to pause and reflect back on the past year is an opportunity to acknowledge how grateful and fortunate I am to be part of Spaulding for Children.There was a point this past October where I was at an event that I first attended…
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Spaulding recently led the graduation ceremony for the largest Minority Professional Leadership Development (MPLD) cohort to date. There were 19 fellows from across the country that graduated from MPLD in December.These fellows spent a year…
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In 2009, Spaulding for Children board member Donearl Johnson asked Maestro Dwight Evans to come sing and play live music, vocals and keyboards (piano, harp, organ) for our Holiday Party. Mr. Evans agreed and he put on a truly special show…
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The Spaulding for Children Board of Directors and I would like to send Season's Greetings and share our wishes for the happiest of holidays to you and yours. We'd also like to express our thanks and gratitude to all who have helped the agency…
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The team at Spaulding for Children would like to express our sincere gratitude for all whose generosity has supported our mission and advanced our work serving children and families in Southeast Michigan and across the nation.We also would like…
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Native American Heritage Month is observed every November in the United States to celebrate the rich and diverse Tribal cultures, traditions, and histories of American Indians and Alaska Native people.The Library of Congress, National Archives…
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The kind of family that Spaulding’s adoption staff look for when placing a child looks different for each child.
But many traits are universal and are both positive and essential to a child’s growth, development, and overall wellbeing.
The…
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A Leader of Vision Addie D. Williams
Spaulding Board Members in the Community
In Memory of an Amazing Woman, Mother and Advocate
Looking Back and Looking Forward
Graduation for MPLD Class of ’23
A Special Thank You to Maestro Dwight Evans
A Message from the Board President
End of the Year Message From…
Native American Heritage Month
Jacob’s Story