The Children's Center of Wayne County

The Children's Center of Wayne County To Help Children and Families Shape Their Own Futures. http://www.thechildrenscenter.com

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https://linktr.ee/thechildrenscenterwaynecounty OUR MISSION
To help children and families shape their own futures. THE MAGNITUDE OF NEED
More than 100,000 children in Greater Detroit are vulnerable to the effects of mental health disorders, abuse, neglect, and poverty. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
• 1 in 5 children have a diagnosable mental disorder
• 1 in 59 children has been identified with Autism

Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls.
• Every 28 seconds, a child is placed in foster care
• Every 18 minutes, a child is abused or neglected
• Less than 50% of greater Detroit’s children arrive at kindergarten ready-to-learn

QUICK FACTS
• Annual budget: Over $25 million
• Children served: Nearly 7,500 annually
• Ages served: Birth through 21
• Staff: Over 300 therapists, caseworkers, psychiatrists, psychologists, and support staff
• Board leadership: Governed by a Board of Directors comprised of civic, community, and business leaders
• Volunteers: More than 1,800 dedicated volunteers
• Services: Evidence-based services supported by research-proven outcomes

WE INVITE YOU TO TAKE OUR FREE VIRTUAL TOUR
Give us an hour, and we’ll show you why “Children Are the Heroes” at The Children’s Center. This free tour tells you stories of courage, bravery, and empowerment—how children heal and thrive through adversity. To schedule your virtual tour, call 313.481.5106.

A new school year starts with feeling prepared. 🎒💙This year’s Back-to-School Backpack Bazaar, presented by the Tigers Co...
08/31/2026

A new school year starts with feeling prepared. 🎒💙

This year’s Back-to-School Backpack Bazaar, presented by the Tigers Community Foundation and Meijer, helped provide 2,000 children in our community with backpacks filled with school supplies and other essentials.

From packing and organizing to distributing backpacks and sharing plenty of smiles with PAWS, the Tigers Foundation continues to be a hands-on partner in making this day possible.

Over the past three years, their support has helped put 5,500 backpacks into the hands of local students. Thank you to the Tigers Foundation and Meijer for helping Detroit’s children start the school year ready for what’s ahead!

Join us in Downtown Royal Oak September 4–7 for one of Michigan's favorite Labor Day weekend traditions. Enjoy 🎨 incredi...
08/26/2026

Join us in Downtown Royal Oak September 4–7 for one of Michigan's favorite Labor Day weekend traditions. Enjoy 🎨 incredible art, 🎶 live entertainment across 11 stages, 🍴
delicious food, 🎡 carnival rides, shopping, family activities, and so much more—all while supporting local nonprofits like ours.

⏰ Festival Hours • Friday–Sunday: 11 AM – 11 PM • Monday: 11 AM – 9 PM
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Admission: $12 before 5 PM, $15 after 5 PM, and FREE Friday before 5 PM. Discounted pre-sale tickets are available at showpass.com/2026abe.

Thank you for supporting our mission and helping us continue making an impact in our community. We hope you'll celebrate Labor Day weekend with us! 🎉 Learn more at artsbeatseats.com.

Arts, Beats & Eats

What does community support look like? Last Thursday, it looked like 861 children, families, and community members comin...
08/25/2026

What does community support look like? Last Thursday, it looked like 861 children, families, and community members coming together at our annual Health & Wellness Fair! 💙

Throughout the day, families connected with valuable community resources, accessed vision services, and enjoyed plenty of fun, including face painting, bubbles, a bounce house, and Italian ice.

A special thank you to Savvy Sliders for generously providing food for the day, and to each of our community vendors for sharing their services and resources with families. Your partnership helps ensure families have the support and connections they need as we head into the fall.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this year's Health & Wellness Fair such a special day!

Learn more about the services and resources available at The Children’s Center at thechildrenscenter.com.

The Rocket Community Challenge is almost over, but there's still time to make an impact.Every donation made before the c...
08/24/2026

The Rocket Community Challenge is almost over, but there's still time to make an impact.

Every donation made before the challenge ends helps support children and families while giving The Children's Center the opportunity to earn additional funding through challenge prizes and bonus incentives.

Your generosity today helps us continue providing behavioral health services, child welfare programs, developmental support, and family resources for those who need them most.

Help us finish strong before August 28.

Donate today through our Rocket Community Challenge page or text TCC to 844-844-6844.

https://www.rocketcommunitychallenge.com/organization/Thechildrenscenter-Waynecounty

We’re excited to welcome Renee Pompi as The Children’s Center’s new Chief Philanthropy Officer! 💙With extensive experien...
08/21/2026

We’re excited to welcome Renee Pompi as The Children’s Center’s new Chief Philanthropy Officer! 💙

With extensive experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, and community engagement, Renee brings a passion for building meaningful relationships and connecting people to a shared purpose.

In her new role, Renee will lead our philanthropic efforts and help build partnerships that strengthen our mission and expand opportunities for the children and families we serve.

Please join us in welcoming Renee to The Children’s Center! ✨

What began as a way to honor a sister became a gift to hundreds of children. 💙In memory of her sister Shannon, Sherry So...
08/19/2026

What began as a way to honor a sister became a gift to hundreds of children. 💙

In memory of her sister Shannon, Sherry Soenen collected hundreds of brand-new children’s shoes and socks through Shannon’s Shoe Closet to donate to kids here at The Children’s Center.

The shoe drive has been a wonderful success and such a meaningful way to honor Shannon’s love of shoes, her life as a teacher, and the joy she brought to so many. 👟💙

Thank you to Sherry and everyone who came together to make this special donation possible!

Less than 48 hours until our annual Health & Wellness Fair! 🎉A big thank you to FOX 2 Detroit for helping us spread the ...
08/18/2026

Less than 48 hours until our annual Health & Wellness Fair! 🎉

A big thank you to FOX 2 Detroit for helping us spread the word about this fun, family-friendly event. Check out our President & CEO, Desiree Jennings, chatting with Lee Thomas TV about all the resources, activities, and fun families can look forward to! 🩺💚

We hope to see you Thursday, August 20, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.!

🎥 Watch the interview: https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-tarpfm6y074ml4ag
📲 Pre-register for the Health & Wellness Fair: https://www.thechildrenscenter.com/event/health-and-wellness-fair/

And a special thank you to Koffey Brown for helping amplify our work and making this interview possible! 🙌

🎉 We're proud to be a Core Charity Partner at Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats in Downtown Royal Oak!Join us Septembe...
08/18/2026

🎉 We're proud to be a Core Charity Partner at Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats in Downtown Royal Oak!

Join us September 4–7 for an incredible Labor Day weekend featuring 🎨 juried fine art, 🎶 live music across 11 stages, 🍴 amazing food, 🎡 carnival rides, vendors, family fun, and more!

⏰ Festival hours: • Friday–Sunday: 11 AM – 11 PM • Monday: 11 AM – 9 PM

🎟️Admission is $12 before 5 PM, $15 after 5 PM, and FREE Friday before 5 PM. Discounted pre-sale tickets are available at showpass.com/2026abe.

Come out, enjoy the festival, and help support our mission, we can't wait to see you there! ❤️

Learn more at artsbeatseats.com

08/17/2026

We’ve been busy with Detroit Tigers Community Impact and Meijer prepping backpacks for our clients 💛 🎒 🖍️ 📓

Thanks for all of the support and supplies Detroit Tigers Community Impact and Meijer 🧡

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Detroit, MI
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Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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