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May 2017
PRIDE Training – Session I
Classes are held from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Children’s Center Main Campus It is preferred to complete Orientation prior to attending PRIDE Training For more information or to RSVP for PRIDE training, please contact Shereen Youngblood at 313.221.1440. Download Flyer (PDF)
Find out more »Special Education Learning Series: Advocacy & Accountability
Understanding Special Education: A Learning Series for Parents What The Children’s Center Consumer Council is offering a 6-week learning series to help parents and caregivers understand the rights of children and the responsibilities of parents, professionals and educators involved in special education. Parents will learn about the laws related to special education, Individualized Education Plan Process (IEP), how to request services and how and when to advocate for their children. We are offering morning and evening sessions. Participants must register…
Find out more »PRIDE Training – Session II
Classes are held from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Children’s Center Main Campus It is preferred to complete Orientation prior to attending PRIDE Training For more information or to RSVP for PRIDE training, please contact Shereen Youngblood at 313.221.1440. Download Flyer (PDF)
Find out more »Summer Activities Parent Training
Come have a snack and learn about fun activities you and your child can participate in, transition strategies, and other tips for success in the community. Where The Children’s Center, 101 E. Alexandrine, Conference Room When Thursday, May 24th, 2017 • 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 24th, 2017 • 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Contact For more information about contact: Nandi Nelson - NNelson1@thechildrenscenter.com James Dewey - Jdewey@thechildrenscenter.com Download Flyer (PDF)
Find out more »June 2017
Family Game Night
Enjoy a Fun Night Out with the Family! When Thursday, June 1, 2017 • 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. No RSVP required. What Open to our clients, their families, and staff Lots of fun games and free food A great way to spend time with the family while making new friends Where The Children’s Center, Building 90 LL, Activity Room Have Questions? Call Hajr Muhammad at 313.262.0943 This event is sponsored by: St. Clair Youth Group Download Flyer (PDF)
Find out more »Consumer Council Meet & Greet
Get to know the members of The Children’s Center Consumer Council Met our Partners Organizations: Youth United Wayne County Fatherhood Initiative Family Alliance for Change Learn about Peer Delivered Services: Parent Support Partners Youth Peer Support Partners The Consumer Council is designed to encourage families whose children are clients at The Children’s Center to be involved in, and participate fully, in decisions related to their care and services. The council uses consumer ideas to improve services and agency management practices…
Find out more »Functional Communication Parent Training
WHAT Come have a snack and learn about teaching and promoting functional communication, PECS, using choice boards, and other communication methods! WHEN Thursday, June 29th, 9:15-10:30 am Thursday, June 29th, 1:15-2:30 pm WHERE The Children’s Center 101 E. Alexandrine, Conference Room Detroit, MI 48201 TO LEARN MORE For more information about the event contact James Dewey at 313.221.1434 or Jdewey@thechildrenscenter.com Downloadable PDF
Find out more »Michigan PTA & Consumer Council Training Series
Education and Advocacy: How Communities Can Engage and Thrive Michigan PTA, in partnership with the Consumer Council is proud to offer Education and Advocacy: How Communities Can Engage and Thrive. Michigan PTA works with National PTA to promote advocacy for children’s issues across America. Michigan PTA hopes to inspire all parents and educational professionals, as well as members of our communities, to become more aware of current issues affecting children and public education across Michigan. We encourage residents to speak…
Find out more »August 2017
Parent Training – Transitioning to School
Come have a snack and learn strategies to help your child transition successfully from ABA to the classroom. The training will also include information on IEPs and the supports necessary to help your child succeed in school. WHERE The Children’s Center 101 E. Alexandrine, Conference Room WHEN Thursday, August 15th, 9:15-10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 15th, 1:15-2:30 p.m. TO LEARN MORE For more information about contact: James Dewey Jdewey@thechildrenscenter.com 313.221.1434 Downloadable PDF
Find out more »September 2017
Family Game Night
Enjoy a Fun Night Out with the Family! When Thursday, September 7, 2017 • 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. No RSVP required. What Open to our clients, their families, and staff Lots of fun games and free food A great way to spend time with the family while making new friends Where The Children’s Center, Building 90 LL, Activity Room Have Questions? Call Hajr Muhammad at 313.262.0943 This event is sponsored by: Quicken Loans Servicing Training Team Download Flyer (PDF)
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