Spaulding for Children July News and Updates

July News and Updates

The Board of Directors of Spaulding for the Children has announced Melissa S. Jenovai, LMSW, will serve as the next President and CEO of Michigan’s first child welfare agency to specialize in placing children with special needs into adoptive homes.

June News and Updates

Join us! Hip-2B-Fit Community Event

Join us for a community-wide event on May 19, 2018. This free event will focus on health, wellness, exercise, and disease prevention, along with the importance of academic excellence and college planning. 3K Walk/Run The walk/run will begin…

SPAULDING FOR CHILDREN RECEIVES A 5-YEAR 9 MILLION GRANT From The Administration for Children & Families

Detroit, Michigan, January 10, 2018– Spaulding for Children, in partnership with the Child Trauma Academy, The Center for Adoption Support and Education; the North American Council on Adoptable Children; National Council for Adoption and University…

Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Program Video

“I’m already 17 – I need a family or I’m gonna lose out on life” – Stephen, adopted one day before his 18th birthday. Everyone needs a sense of belonging and you can be the difference in the life of a foster youth. Meet some of the…

“FAMILIES FOREVER” FUNDRAISER: 11/3/2017

We invite you to join us as we celebrate National Adoption Month:  Friday, November 3rd, 2017 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Click here for additional details: Families Forever - FUNDRAIS…

Visitation Rooms Upgrades

Spaulding for Children recently updated all six visit rooms and the team meeting room. All of the updates were paid for by generous donations made to the agency. As a result we were able to secure all new furniture, toys and decorations. Additionally,…

Change in Leadership – January 3, 2017

Addie D. Williams Retires as Spaulding’s President & CEO More than 1,000 children adopted under Williams’ leadership SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Addie D. Williams, President and CEO of Spaulding for Children retired from Michigan’s first…

Celebrating National Adoption Month – November 2016

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2016 3:00 p.m. - Concert 4:30 p.m. - Reception Community Story Concerts for a Cause is a new concept that integrates the power of the arts with the needs of community organizations to promote important causes.  Specifically,…

Social Work Month 2016 Proclamation

WHEREAS, the primary mission of the Social Work profession is to enhance well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable in society; WHEREAS, Social Work is one of the fastest growing careers in the…