Crisis to Connection

Crisis to Connection is The Children’s Center’s community-focused initiative that addresses how trauma and unmet emotional needs impact Black boys’ development and well-being. By strengthening trauma-informed care and collaboration, we strive to ensure children receive support that looks beyond symptoms, creates oppoprtunity, and lasting change.

Who We 

Support

Crisis to Connection focuses on Black boys ages 7–12 in Greater Detroit. Many of them have experienced trauma or have faced barriers to healthcare that affect emotional well-being, school success, and safety. Our goal is to improve how communities respond so children are met with understanding, stability, and opportunity.

Our Approach

Black boys in Detroit are often diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) without their trauma or systemic barriers being addressed. Crisis to Connection works across systems to strengthen how adults and partner organizations support children, using trauma-informed care, training, and collaborative strategies to transform outcomes and create lasting change.

Our Strategy

Training & Capacity BuildingCommunity CollaborationCommunity Engagement

Training & Capacity Building

We help professionals and partners better understand trauma and how it affects children.

Trauma-informed training for our staff
Practical tools to support children during challenging moments
In the future, we hope to support partner organizations serving children and families

Community Collaboration

In the future, we hope to work with schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations to improve coordination and access to care.

Stronger connections between services and supports
Shared problem-solving across systems
Improved pathways for families to receive help

Community Engagement

Trusted partners will join us to help spread awareness and connect families to resources.

Ambassador support and outreach
Information sharing with families and communities
Building trust through relationships

Learn More

Connect with one of our staff members to learn more about this initiative!

Call Us at 313-831-5535

Why This Matters

Many Black boys in Detroit face trauma and systemic barriers that limit opportunity. Crisis to Connection addresses that by strengthening systems, expanding trauma-informed care, and building community support. With investment, this initiative can create lasting change for children and stability for families.