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.

🎃 Help make these Trunk or Treat smiles happen on October 16th! 👻🍬Our annual Trunk or Treat gives over 500 children a fu...
10/05/2026

🎃 Help make these Trunk or Treat smiles happen on October 16th! 👻🍬

Our annual Trunk or Treat gives over 500 children a fun, safe place to celebrate Halloween, and we need our community to help bring the magic to life!

There are 3 ways to get involved:

🚗 Decorate a Trunk
Gather your friends, family, or coworkers, decorate a vehicle in a kid-friendly Halloween theme, throw on your best costumes, and hand out treats to our trick-or-treaters! Register by October 9th.

🙌 Volunteer
Join us on event day and help make the experience fun and memorable for children and families.

🍬 Donate Candy
Can’t join us in person? You can still help fill our trunks with treats by purchasing candy from our Amazon Wish List!

However you choose to participate, you’ll help create a Halloween celebration filled with costumes, candy, smiles, and plenty of fun. 🧡

🚗 Register your trunk: https://conta.cc/4A0h8Ll
🙌 Sign up to volunteer: https://conta.cc/4ywbCi5
🍬 Donate candy: https://conta.cc/4A3fkBd

10/01/2026

a few snapshots of our birthday kiddos! 📸🎉✨

A big THANK YOU to Populus Group for spending time with us! We are so grateful for their partnership and support 🫶 If yo...
10/01/2026

A big THANK YOU to Populus Group for spending time with us! We are so grateful for their partnership and support 🫶

If your company is interested in volunteering, learn more here: thechildrenscenter.com/volunteer

Take a peek inside this month’s Readers & Creators! 👀📚In recognition of Deaf Awareness Month, families came together to ...
09/28/2026

Take a peek inside this month’s Readers & Creators! 👀📚

In recognition of Deaf Awareness Month, families came together to read, learn about American Sign Language and the Deaf community, enjoy activities and, of course, have a little fun along the way! 🤟💙

Want to join us next time? Check out all of our upcoming events at thechildrenscenter.com/events.

There’s a lot to smile about around here. 😊💙Every day, we get to see children building confidence, discovering what’s po...
09/24/2026

There’s a lot to smile about around here. 😊💙

Every day, we get to see children building confidence, discovering what’s possible, and simply enjoying being kids.

“Healthy mothers are the foundation for healthy families and healthy communities.” 💙 Our President & CEO, Desiree Jennin...
09/23/2026

“Healthy mothers are the foundation for healthy families and healthy communities.” 💙

Our President & CEO, Desiree Jennings, joined former Vice President Kamala Harris and Abdul El-Sayed for a roundtable discussion in Detroit focused on maternal health and the support mothers and families need.

When asked what families need after a child is born, Desiree shared how access to behavioral health services, transportation, nutritious food, and other essential resources can make a lasting difference for families.

At The Children's Center, we know that supporting children means supporting the whole family. Through our behavioral health services and community-based programs, we work to help families overcome barriers and access the resources they need to thrive.

Her message reinforces what drives our work every day: helping children and families access the support they need to shape their own futures.

🎥 Hear Desiree's remarks beginning at the 30-minute mark - link in comments

09/22/2026

When trending audio and your mission align 🤝

Helping children and families shape their own futures since 1929 ✨

We’re proud to share that our President & CEO, Desiree Jennings, has been selected to join the Detroit Regional Chamber’...
09/16/2026

We’re proud to share that our President & CEO, Desiree Jennings, has been selected to join the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Leadership Detroit Class 47!

For more than 40 years, Leadership Detroit has brought together leaders from across Southeast Michigan to deepen their understanding of the region, build meaningful connections, and drive positive change.

Through this nine-month experience, Desiree will join more than 75 business and community leaders representing organizations across the region. We’re excited for the perspectives, connections, and insights she’ll bring back to The Children’s Center as we continue helping children and families shape their own futures.

Congratulations, Desiree, and the entire Leadership Detroit Class 47!

Taking this energy with us into fall. 😊🍂We hope everyone’s September is off to a great start!
09/14/2026

Taking this energy with us into fall. 😊🍂

We hope everyone’s September is off to a great start!

Today, we honored 9/11 through service. 💙We were grateful to welcome students from International Academy and other commu...
09/11/2026

Today, we honored 9/11 through service. 💙

We were grateful to welcome students from International Academy and other community volunteers to our campus for the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Together, they helped care for our grounds, set up new kid-friendly furniture in our lobbies, and joined some of our kids in painting rocks to brighten up our campus.

Thank you to the Michigan Community Service Commission for partnering with us to make today’s service project possible, and to everyone who spent their day giving back alongside us! 💛

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79 W Alexandrine Street
Detroit, MI
48201

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Monday 7:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 8pm
Thursday 7:30am - 8pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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