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,…
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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…
Spaulding Child & Family Services Team

Building a Better Future for Children and Families

What's It Like to Work at Spaulding for Children? Every member of our team believes that the work we do is important. And everyone at Spaulding also knows the work can be challenging. Spaulding currently has 48 staff members and, in an industry…
Mike Quinn

Remembering a Unique Colleague and Gentleman Michael Patrick “Mike” Quinn

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we report that our co-worker, Michael Patrick “Mike” Quinn, passed away on Sunday, July 28. He will be missed by all of his colleagues and all the families and children he served through his…
Melinda Lis Vice President of The Academy for Family Support and Preservation

News and Information from QIC-EY

QIC-EY NOW is sharing a new video featuring Melinda Lis, Vice President of The Academy for Family Support and Preservation, Spaulding for Children. Melinda is not only a Child Welfare professional, she also is an adoptive parent. Seeing…
Spaulding Scramble Golf Outing 2024

Spaulding Scramble Golf Outing Fun happens Saturday, September 7

The Third Annual Spaulding Scramble is set for Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Farmington Hills Golf Club, offering a full day of fun and activities. Participants will enjoy breakfast, 18 holes of golf, driving range privileges, various…
DaJari Patterson the Director of the Post Adoption Center Repository Program.

Updates from National Center for Enhanced Post-Adoption Support

Journalist Jennifer Brookland reported in her article that Spaulding for Children was recently awarded a $20 million cooperative agreement to launch the National Center for Enhanced Post-Adoption Support. The center will help build evidence-based…
Detroit Free Press Adoption Support Series features Spaulding for Children

Detroit Free Press Adoption Support Series features Spaulding for Children

Reporter Jennifer Brookland of the Detroit Free Press has written a series of stories about families who adopt out of Michigan’s child welfare system. The 3-part series was produced with support from The Dart Center for Journalism and…
Counting Down to the 3rd Annual Spaulding Scramble Golf Outing

Counting Down to the 3rd Annual Spaulding Scramble Golf Outing

We are eagerly counting the days until we tee off at the 3rd Annual Spaulding Scramble Golf Outing. This special event is our sole fundraiser, bringing together like-minded individuals to golf and raise funds for children and youth in our child…