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Black History Month: 10 Champions of Children’s Health & Wellness

WebFebruary 22, 2021. In celebration of Black History Month, we are reflecting and honoring the contributions Black leaders have made toward the advancement of equality and …

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Five Focus Areas help deepen impact and improve children’s …

WebIn 2017, as The Foundation was broadening its scope of grant funding to improve the health of children and families, it wanted to deepen its overall impact and …

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A childhood mental health crisis: Meeting kids where they are

WebNearly 1 in 10 kids was diagnosed with anxiety problems in 2020 and about 5 million kids experienced behavior and conduct problems — a 21% increase from the …

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Transformative partnership to improve health equity and access to …

WebFor the 43% of kids in Detroit living below the federal poverty level– eight times higher than the national average – layers of obstacles prevent them accessing …

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Hurley Medical Center’s Food FARMacy improves health …

WebWhen living in poverty, like 60% of children in Flint, Mich., access to healthy food can be a challenge. As a result, poor diet and nutrition can lead to health and …

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In the Boardroom: A Conversation on Children’s Mental Health

WebJuly 9, 2018. On Thursday, June 28th, the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation invited guests to discuss the mental health and wellness of children and families in our …

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Top priorities for Detroit teens: Mental health, open-mindedness, …

WebIn March of 2020, people’s lives changed in the blink of an eye as COVID-19 surged through communities. For teens, the pandemic cut off ties to everything that was …

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How trauma effects children’s brain development

WebHealthy brain development during these formative years is essential to equipping children with the coping skills they will need throughout their lives. Children …

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Improving kindergarten readiness by promoting children’s …

WebAccording to the National Institute of Mental Health, an alarming 32 percent of American teens between the ages of 13 and 18 have an anxiety disorder at some …

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Get to know: Cynthia Ford, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees

WebSeptember 30, 2020. Cynthia Ford serves as Vice Chair of the Children’s Foundation Board of Trustees, and has served as a Trustee of the Children’s Hospital of Michigan …

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Behavioral Health Scholarship: A pipeline of professionals enables

WebIn 2019, generous Trustees at The Children’s Foundation established the Behavioral Health Scholarship – a permanent endowed scholarship to address …

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