Our Mission
To help children and families shape their own futures.
This mission guides everything we do, from direct services to advocacy and community support.
Our Vision
We envision a healthy community that heals through meaningful connectedness and support.
We believe healing happens when children feel seen, families feel supported, and communities are connected.
Our Values
Can Do Attitude
We approach challenges with determination and optimism, showing children and families that positive change is always possible.
Respectful
We treat every child and family with dignity, kindness, and understanding, creating a safe and welcoming environment.
Passionate
We believe deeply in the potential of every child and bring energy and compassion to everything we do.
Accountable
We take responsibility for delivering high quality services and ensuring families can depend on us.
Dedicated
We are committed to supporting children and families with persistence, care, and wholehearted purpose.
Our Mission in Action
Join us in Downtown Royal Oak September 4–7 for one of Michigan`s favorite Labor Day weekend traditions. Enjoy 🎨 incredible art, 🎶 live entertainment across 11 stages, 🍴 delicious food, 🎡 carnival rides, shopping, family activities, and so much more—all while supporting local nonprofits like ours.
⏰ Festival Hours • Friday–Sunday: 11 AM – 11 PM • Monday: 11 AM – 9 PM 🎟️ Admission: $12 before 5 PM, $15 after 5 PM, and FREE Friday before 5 PM. Discounted pre-sale tickets are available.
Thank you for supporting our mission and helping us continue making an impact in our community. We hope you`ll celebrate Labor Day weekend with us!
🎉 Learn more at artsbeatseats.com.
861 community members. One incredible day! 💙
Last Thursday, our annual Health & Wellness Fair brought children and families together for a day filled with resources, connection, and plenty of fun! From vision services and community resources to bubbles, face painting, a bounce house, and Italian ice, there was something for everyone. 🫧🎨☀️
A huge thank you to @savvysliders for providing lunch and to all of our community vendors who connected families with resources to help them head into the fall supported and set up for success.
Thank you to everyone who made this day possible! 💛
We’re excited to welcome Renee Pompi as The Children’s Center’s new Chief Philanthropy Officer! 💙
With extensive experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, and community engagement, Renee brings a passion for building meaningful relationships and connecting people to a shared purpose.
In her new role, Renee will lead our philanthropic efforts and help build partnerships that strengthen our mission and expand opportunities for the children and families we serve.
Please join us in welcoming Renee to The Children’s Center! ✨
What began as a way to honor a sister became a gift to hundreds of children. 💙
In memory of her sister Shannon, Sherry Soenen collected hundreds of brand-new children’s shoes and socks through Shannon’s Shoe Closet to donate to kids here at The Children’s Center.
The shoe drive has been a wonderful success and such a meaningful way to honor Shannon’s love of shoes, her life as a teacher, and the joy she brought to so many. 👟💙
Thank you to Sherry and everyone who came together to make this special donation possible!
Less than 48 hours until our annual Health & Wellness Fair! 🎉
A big thank you to @fox2detroit for helping us spread the word about this fun, family-friendly event.
Check out our President & CEO, Desiree Jennings, chatting with Lee Thomas about all the resources, activities, and fun families can look forward to! 🩺💚 We hope to see you Thursday, August 20, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.!
🎥Watch the interview: https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-tarpfm6y074ml4ag
📲 Pre-register for the Health & Wellness Fair: https://www.thechildrenscenter.com/event/health-and-wellness-fair/
And a special thank you to @brownkoffey for helping amplify our work and making this interview possible! 🙌
🎉 We`re proud to be a Core Charity Partner at Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats in Downtown Royal Oak!
Join us September 4–7 for an incredible Labor Day weekend featuring 🎨 juried fine art, 🎶 live music across 11 stages, 🍴 amazing food, 🎡 carnival rides, vendors, family fun, and more!
⏰ Festival hours: • Friday–Sunday: 11 AM – 11 PM • Monday: 11 AM – 9 PM
🎟️Admission is $12 before 5 PM, $15 after 5 PM, and FREE Friday before 5 PM. Discounted pre-sale tickets are available at showpass.com/2026abe.
Come out, enjoy the festival, and help support our mission, we can`t wait to see you there! ❤️
Learn more at artsbeatseats.com
We’ve been busy with @tigerscommunity and @meijerstores prepping backpacks for our clients 💛 🎒 🖍️ 📓
Thanks for all of the support and supplies @tigerscommunity and @meijerstores 🧡
A night to simply say thank you. ❤️
We loved celebrating our incredible donors at our annual Donor Appreciation Reception and honoring Chui Karega as our 2026 Heart of Hope Award recipient.
For nearly five decades, Chui has believed in The Children’s Center and invested in the future of children and families.
To Chui and to every donor who stands beside us: thank you for believing in our mission. 💙
Summer Camp might be over, but there are still so many memories to share! ✨
Check out the fun these kiddos had creating their very own fairy gardens. 🧚♀️🍄🌿🦋
Continue to support by visiting our website: thechidrenscenter.com/donate
A gift to The Children`s Center does more than support children and families.
Throughout the Rocket Community Challenge, your donation could also help unlock bonus funding that allows us to serve even more children across our community. During the first week of the challenge, donations of $25 or more are eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match (up to $25 per gift) while daily matching funds are available.
Every dollar makes a difference. Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Donate today through our Rocket Community Challenge page or text TCC to 844-844-6844.
🔗https://www.rocketcommunitychallenge.com/organization/Thechildrenscenter-Waynecounty
#RocketCommunityChallenge #TheChildrensCenter #Detroit #GiveBack
Winner, winner! 🎉
Today, our Summer Camp kids took on Dave & Buster`s and had an absolute blast! 🎮 From games to laughs and everything in between, it was a day to remember.
Every child deserves moments like these. Help us create more by supporting The Children`s Center. Visit our website for more info💙
Friendships created, memories made, and of course lots of fun 😎
A little summer camp recap for session one.
A huge thank you to the incredible team at Digitas for spending the day with us! 💙
From helping organize and sort donations in our Tau Beta Family Success Center Boutique to bringing smiles, creativity, and encouragement to children at our Summer Camp through a fun activity, your time and energy made a meaningful difference.
Volunteers like you help create welcoming spaces, support our programs, and remind the children and families we serve that our community cares.
Thank you for investing your time, talents, and hearts in our mission. We are so grateful for your partnership!
Interested in making a difference? Whether you`re looking to volunteer as an individual or with your company, we`d love to welcome you. Learn more about volunteer opportunities by visiting our website.
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