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May 2022
Parents Matter!
Parents Matter! is an evidence-based prevention program for parents of pre-teens. This community-level family prevention program is designed to enhance protective parenting practices and promote parent-child discussions. For more information, please contact Wanda Burke at wburke@thechildrenscenter.com or 313-632-1979. Download Center for Discovery Enrichment Catalog April-June 2022 (PDF)
Find out more »Professional Workshop Series
Resume Building and Interview Skills Join The Children’s Center as we provide an informative workshop for students and recent grads. You will have the opportunity to gain useful skills on how to build a resume as well as be coached on proper interviewing skills. This workshop will also provide the opportunity to network with professionals to enhance your network and to learn more about The Children’s Center. This is a free seminar. For a pre workshop resume review, please send…
Find out more »Children Mental Health Awareness Day
This year’s theme is “My Mind Matters”. There will be an interactive discussion around acceptance, a self-care workshop, youth telling their personal stories, resources and more. To find out how to register or more information, please contact Bianca Miles via email at bmiles@dwihn.org. Download Center for Discovery Enrichment Catalog April-June 2022 (PDF)
Find out more »Low Impact Fitness
Life has it's ups and downs, we call them squats. Join us for low impact exercise. This is a no judgement zone, all equipment provided, including fresh fruit and water. For more information, please contact Wanda Burke at wburke@thechildrenscenter.com or 313-632-1979. Download Center for Discovery Enrichment Catalog April-June 2022 (PDF)
Find out more »Crisis to Connection Information Sessions — Afternoon
Crisis to Connection Information Sessions What are the Crisis to Connection Information Sessions? The Crisis to Connection Information Sessions are interactive, 1-hour sessions that will provide an introductory overview of the Crisis to Connection Imperative. Participants will learn how the Imperative came to be, the problem the Imperative is addressing, the proposed solution, and the expected impact that the Imperative will achieve. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout and at the end of the session. All…
Find out more »8th Annual Faces of Trauma: The Art of Healing
Join Us! Join The Children’s Center, in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD), for our 8th annual Faces of Trauma event on May 25, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm. This year’s theme is Faces of Trauma: The Art of Healing. Artists, including The MOSAIC Youth Theatre of Detroit and AleshaNicole, will demonstrate how art and music can be used as a tool to facilitate healing from traumatic life experiences. A keynote speaker will share their story…
Find out more »Tau Beta Baby Shower
Oh baby! Celebrate with us! If you are expecting/adopting/caring for a baby or have a little one under the age of 18 months and like gifts and prizes, join us for the virtual Tau Beta Baby Shower. Must register to attend, all gender guardians welcome! Please contact Wanda Burke at wburke@thechildrenscenter.com or 313-632-1979. Download Center for Discovery Enrichment Catalog April-June 2022 (PDF)
Find out more »June 2022
Crisis to Connection Information Sessions — Morning
Crisis to Connection Information Sessions What are the Crisis to Connection Information Sessions? The Crisis to Connection Information Sessions are interactive, 1-hour sessions that will provide an introductory overview of the Crisis to Connection Imperative. Participants will learn how the Imperative came to be, the problem the Imperative is addressing, the proposed solution, and the expected impact that the Imperative will achieve. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout and at the end of the session. All…
Find out more »Safe Sleep
Learn all about safe sleeping! Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by attending our Safe Sleep presentation and receive a free pack and play. Our Safe Sleep for Infants session is a FREE 45 minute presentation for Detroit families. Other baby caregivers, outside the home can attend and also receive a free pack and play. Please contact Wanda Burke at wburke@thechildrenscenter.com or 313-632-1979. Download Center for Discovery Enrichment Catalog April-June 2022 (PDF)
Find out more »Fire Safety
Bring your family members to this fire safety class. As of today, the Bureau of Fire Services recorded 18 blazes resulting in 22 deaths "that were all accidental and preventable," in Michigan. The presentation will be provided by the City of Detroit’s Fire Department, Chief of Community Relations, Chief James Harris. Free smoke detectors will be provided. Please contact Wanda Burke at wburke@thechildrenscenter.com or 313-632-1979. Download Center for Discovery Enrichment Catalog April-June 2022 (PDF)
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