BLACK FAMILY DEVELOPMENT INC

The Obama Administration Announces 2011 Promise Neighborhoods Grant Winners

"20 Communities Secure Funding to Plan, Implement Cradle-to-Career Education Model"

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.

Community Engagement


Over the past 32 years, BFDI has engaged the community to be active participants in creating the community environment that is supportive of the needs of parents and children. The establishment of over 281 block clubs in the Osborn community has improved social cohesion. The social cohesion has yielded the critical "working together" that helps the community solve problems and build a stronger healthier community. Residents of the Osborn community are assuming more responsibility for their future and assuming more responsibility for outcomes in their community. Skillman Press Release Respected and recognized for its consistent delivery of quality programs and services that support family preservation, Detroit-based Black Family Development, Inc. (BFDI) recently received two grant awards from The Skillman Foundation. The grants will fund two major community development initiatives in the Osborn community. Read The Full Press Release By Downloading The PDF. Community Engagement Project Goals Identify new block clubs and engage members in increased community engagement Engage existing block clubs in leadership training including advocacy strategies Support the long term sustainability of existing block clubs Continue to hold weekly block club meetings and monthly community celebrations Collaborate to offer successful community policing throughout the neighborhood Increase the number of stakeholders participating in community engagement planning strategies by 30% Engage the community in determining the specific geographic boundaries that will be defined as the Osborn Promise Neighborhood Zone Develop a business plan for achieving the overarching results of the Promise Neighborhood that includes community, educational and child welfare outcomes Map of the Osborn Community The White markers indicate where our block club leaders are. Blue markers indicate signed commitments from residents to being engaged in their community. Improving Educational Outcomes Keys to Literacy My Healthy Body Olympics Black Family Development, Inc. Brings Innovative Approach to Trix Elementary/Middle School Read More By Downloading The PDF. Community Engagement Photo Album

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