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DABSJ helps children and empowers families by providing safety, advocacy, and support.

08/17/2026

Our recent employee luncheon gave us a chance to celebrate the people who make D.A. Blodgett–St. John’s so special—including Deidra, a 15+ year employee, who received an Excellence in Service Award for her dedication to the AFSN community!

At DABSJ, we’re building a people-first culture rooted in courageous kindness, radical hospitality, steady dedication, and principled generosity. Strong teams help us provide exceptional care and support to the children, youth, and families we serve.

Want to join our team? Explore our current openings today!

https://dabsj.org/careers/

08/14/2026

CELEBRATING ONE YEAR OF THE CARE CLOSET!

One year ago, D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s opened the Care Closet with a simple but important goal: to make sure the children and families we serve have access to the everyday essentials they need—when they need them.

Over the past year, the Care Closet has become so much more than shelves of clothing, diapers, hygiene products, household necessities, and other supplies. It is a place of care, dignity, and community—made possible by the incredible generosity of donors, volunteers, businesses, and friends who continue to fill its shelves.

Every donated item represents someone in our community saying, “You matter, and we’re here for you.”

As we celebrate the Care Closet’s first anniversary, we are incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped make it such a meaningful resource for DABSJ children and families, especially our Guild of volunteers who keep the space stocked and organized. Here’s to one wonderful year—and many more to come!

If you are interested in donating items to the Care Closet. please visit the wish list: https://dabsj.org/be-involved/ways-to-give/donation-list/

08/10/2026

The generosity of our community never ceases to amaze us.

Thank you to everyone who has supported D.A. Blodgett–St. John's Back to School Drive with school supplies, backpacks, and financial gifts. Your kindness is helping children and families across our community start the school year with confidence and the tools they need to succeed.

As the new school year approaches, we have one important need remaining: scientific calculators. If you're able to donate one or more, you'll be making a direct impact on a student's success in the classroom this year.

Every gift—big or small—helps a child begin the school year ready to learn. Thank you for standing with the children and families we serve. ❤️

07/30/2026

Adoption can be a unique way to grow a family, but it doesn’t need to be a lonely one. The Adoptive Family Support Network (AFSN) provides adoptive and foster parents across the state with education, support, and a community that shares their experience.

In 2025, the AFSN, through DABSJ, supported 3,064 families across 81 Michigan counties with 99% of children remaining in their adoptive homes.

Are you an adoptive or foster parent living in Michigan? Visit the Adoptive Family Support Network - AFSN - Page to learn how you can join this incredible community.

07/24/2026

The DABSJ annual Back to School Drive is back, bringing our community together to ensure children have the school supplies they need to start the year prepared and confident.

You can help by donating items from our Back‑to‑School Supply List, including essentials like notebooks, backpacks, pencils, and more. Every donation helps keep our shelves stocked and ready to support students across our programs.

Not able to shop but still want to support? You can also make a monetary donation of any amount to help us purchase additional supplies and fill gaps throughout the drive.

View the list:

https://dabsj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Back-to-School-Drive-Shopping-List.pdf

Donate to the fund:

https://giving.gofundme.com/campaign/815901/donate

Together, we can help kids start the school year feeling confident, prepared, and supported!

07/23/2026

Thirty years. One incredible legacy. Endless impact.

What an unforgettable day at the 30th Annual David Samrick Golf for Kids!

Surrounded by beautiful weather, great friends, and plenty of laughter, our community came together with one shared purpose: creating brighter futures for children and families across West Michigan.

An incredible $376,530 was raised to support the life-changing programs and services of D.A. Blodgett – St. John's.

To our presenting partner, Mill Steel Company, and the entire Mill Steel family—thank you for your steadfast commitment to our mission and for making this event possible year after year. Your partnership is helping build stronger families, heal trauma, and create brighter futures for children in our community.

To David Samrick Golf for Kids sponsors, golfers, volunteers, and supporters: thank you for being part of this extraordinary milestone. Because of you, hope continues to grow.

07/17/2026

As long as children are safe, they do best when they're with their families. At DABSJ, our goal is to help families stay together, navigate hard times, and develop the skills they need for a brighter future. We support children and families experiencing trauma, mental and emotional health issues, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and more, through tailored case management, counseling, psychiatry, and prevention services. The Family Preservation Services team connects with families where they are, literally and figuratively, to provide relationship-centered knowledge, tools, and resources to thrive. Learn more about Family Preservation Services by visiting www.dabsj.org.

07/14/2026

Curious about becoming a foster parent? Whether you're just exploring the idea or ready to take the next step, our Foster Care Information Meeting is the perfect place to start.

Join us next Tuesday for a no-pressure evening where you can get your questions answered, learn what the process looks like, and find out if foster care is the right fit for you and your family. Our team will walk you through everything: what's required, what to expect, and how you can make a real and lasting difference in a child's life.

We hope to see you there!

06/30/2026

We’re proud to share the release of DABSJ's 2025 Community Impact Report, a reflection of the children, families, staff, partners, and donors who made a difference this past year.

As Board Chair Ed Spillers shared:
“Every day at DABSJ, I’m reminded that this generation of children carries a goodness that can shape our future. The kids and families we walk alongside are not defined by their challenges; they are building new stories with strength, support, and hope. Our staff, partners, and donors make that possible. When we show up together, we give every child a chance to stand on solid ground and move toward a life filled with possibility.”

This year’s impact report highlights what becomes possible when a community comes together with care and intention. From strengthening families to supporting children through critical moments of change, the stories inside reflect resilience, progress, and hope in action.

Explore the 2025 Impact Report: https://dabsj.org/who-we-are/

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