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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…
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…
Improving to Better Help

Always Improving to Better Help Our Families

A child’s ability to trust is paramount to development and many in foster care are lacking it. But now a new strategy called Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TRBI) can change a child’s life – and help rewire their brain's connections!…
Trunk or Treat

Trunk-or-Treat Is Coming Up — And You Can Help.

Halloween is fast approaching. And so is Trunk-or-Treat, our family friendly celebration at Spaulding for Children. Our families look forward to this event each year with its costumes and fun – and yes treats! And we are looking for more…
Stacey Oakes

First Spaulding Staff Member to Graduate from the MPLD Program

Stacey Oakes, IPP Program Manager for Child and Family Services, was among the graduates of the 2024 class of the Minority Professional Leadership Development (MPLD) program. Administered by Spaulding for Children as part of the AdoptUSKids program,…
Tips for a Smooth Transition Back to School

Rolling Back-to-School Bash Tips for a Smooth Transition Back to School

Earlier this month we hosted a Rolling Back to School Bash for our families at Skate World in Troy, Michigan. In total, 51 youth received back packs filled with school supplies. We would like to thank all of our donors for helping us…
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Third Annual Spaulding Scramble Golf Outing Saturday, September 7

You Can Still Become a Sponsor! There are a few Sponsorships left for Spaulding Scramble coming September 7. There is an Awards Dinner Sponsorship at $2500 and Tee Boxes for $250. Both offer an opportunity for a business or individual…