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    Schools for the Future (SFF) High School opens in Detroit September 2012. Seeking teacher positions "The Best of the Best" who are passionate about educating all students.
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    The Obama Administration Announces 2011 Promise Neighborhoods Grant Winners

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    Congratulations to the Detroit Promise Neighborhoods 2011 Planning Grant Recipient: Detroit Clark Park/Osborn Promise Neighborhoods. Black Family Development is the lead agency for Detroit's Promise Neighborhoods.
Wayne County Circuit Court Jurist Feedback 2009-2010

Feedback from our DHS-appointed auditors from the 12/10 Families and Schools Together (FAST) program audit
  • The program is supported by project staff, several parent volunteers, and a youth volunteer. All project staff and volunteers are very enthusiastic about the program and the positive effects on the families.
  • In addition, both the youth and the families are very favorable about the program. Several parents mentioned that the program is helping them with their children and understanding their own behavior. Several young men talked about the role of the program on improving their behavior in school and getting along with siblings and parents.

    Jurist Feedback FY 2009
  • I have been recently very pleased with the professionalism of the case managers and the types of services provided by BFD."
  • I have found BFDI to be responsible and professional in their court appearances and court reports. I did not have any concerns to report."
  • At any given time, workers are prepared or unprepared from any agency. I have no particular recollection of BFD being better or worse than any other agency."
  • BFDI is very responsive to my needs."
  • Keep doing what you are doing."
  • I am always happy to see BFD in my courtroom and on my cases. The case managers are always timely, well prepared, and knowledgeable. It is a joy to work with your case managers and agency."
  • BFD workers are generally knowledgeable and informed relative to their cases. This is particularly true of tether coordinators and AWOL workers."
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