
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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Happy Fathers’ Day to All
The first Father’s Day in the USA was celebrated on June 19, 1910. One thing has stayed the same since then: "Fathering" takes a big heart.Fathers who are birth parents, adoptive parents, foster parents, and any man who truly plays an instructional…

June is Also A National Pride Month
Through a grant from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s The Hope Fund, Hands Across the Water and Fostering Futures will establish advocacy opportunities and support to other private child welfare agencies towards working…

Spaulding Scramble Presented by Detroit Area Wendy’s Franchise Owners
Spaulding Scramble, Presented by Detroit Area Wendy’s Franchise Owners,
Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Farmington Hills Golf Club
When Social Service Agency Engages Community on The Links
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 6, 2023…

We Love Our Foster Families
We asked some of our foster parents to share some facts about their families. Foster families are all different. However, they all have the one necessary ingredient for a great home – LOVE.
Fun fact: my kids are 6 years apart and both…