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Spaulding for Children receives federal grant to establish National Center for Enhanced Post-Adoption Support

SOUTHFIELD, MI - October 11, 2023 – Spaulding for Children, in collaboration with partners including Child Trends®, the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.), Harmony Family Center, the National Adoption Association and Raise…
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Spaulding Scramble Highlights

On Saturday, September 9, we had a beautiful day for golf at the Second Annual Spaulding Scramble Golf Outing, held at the beautiful Farmington Hills Golf Club, meeting old friends and making new ones – and raising money for the families…
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Tutors: Help & Support for Your Student

The school year moves fast, and it is easy to get behind. Many, if not most all, students could benefit from tutoring.Recently Detroit school officials announced that they are seeking to extend a contract next year with tutoring nonprofit Beyond…
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Going Above and Beyond

Mrs. Elaine Taylor has worked with Spaulding for Children for 23 years as a foster parent (and an adoptive parent). She credits the dedicated team members at Spaulding with much of her own success and joy from fostering.Mrs. Taylor recently…
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Still Time for Summer

There is still time to create memories with family fun. And many of the best are free. Make some plans and enjoy!!Explore Detroit’s IslandDesigned by Frederick Law Olmstead, Belle Isle State Park is one of the nation's great natural treasures.…
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Let’s Get Back to School – on the Right Foot

We are fortunate and privileged to know many educators through our work at Spaulding for Children. As everyone is scrambling to make these last days of summer break count and get prepared for next year, we reached out to a number of teachers…
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Resource Fair

Spaulding for Children in partnership with Detroit Pal presents the third annual Resource Fair.

Article of Note: Perceptions of Past Abuse

"The recollection and processing of childhood abuse or neglect can significantly impact mental health in adulthood, more than the experiences themselves." "The research revealed that self-reported experiences of early maltreatment correlated…
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Purposeful Parenting Month

"Purposeful Parenting" encourages active and engaged parenting to build strong families. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services slated July as Purposeful Parenting Month. One important program area focuses on "The Essentials…
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QIC-EY Update

Lessons Learned #2   With the QIC-EY’s definition of authentic engagement of children and youth now developed and the pilot sites engaged, a second foundational lesson for child welfare professionals has emerged; and it starts…