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Black Family Development, Inc. is proud to offer parents in Detroit, Wayne County, and beyond, a fun opportunity to engage with their children and make their children smarter. LENA Start is a way for parents with children from birth-age 32 months to jumpstart language and comprehension skills…it makes babies smarter!
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Black Family Development, Inc. is proud to announce that Kevin Bryant will assume the role of My Brother’s Keeper Detroit Coordinator. In this role, Kevin will coordinate the work between The Obama Foundation and the four Detroit Partners: Black Family Development, Detroit Crime Commission, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation and Ceasefire Detroit/Detroit Youth Violence Prevention Initiative.
BFDI is making an impact in the community by improving the quality of life in neighborhoods and throughout the city of Detroit.
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BFDI helps struggling families reconnect and heal
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BFDI Awarded My Brother's Keeper Grant from Obama Foundation
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My Brother's Keeper Summary Sheet
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Congratulations to Séara Davis on her promotion to Behavioral Health Program Supervisor, effective May 24, 2021. Séara joined the team at Black Family Development, Inc. (BFDI) on October 7, 2019 as a School-Based Therapist. As the Behavioral Health Program Supervisor, she is responsible for managing BFDI’s mental health contract with Detroit Public Schools Community District, and managing the School Success Initiative with Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network. Thank you Séara for your service and commitment to Black Family Development, Inc., and your passion for helping youth and families.
Our Position
BFDI is uniquely positioned to advance our work on improving outcomes for children, families and the community. We offer a continuum of programs and services that are designed to support our consumers desires and needs.
Our Commitment
We are committed to engaging the total community. We are committed to working in partnerships with others to provide the best outcomes within our neighborhoods.
Our Work
In addition to our continuum of services, our work fortifies youth and their families with the essential historical and cultural information necessary for building a strong sense of self-confidence.
Restorative Practices Making An Impact
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2019
Annual Report
40th Anniversary Souvenir Booklet
2019 Annual Presidents' Dinner
Business Hours
Our hours of operation:24/7 Availability
Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm
Weekends: Community Meetings
Our Offices
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Administrative Office
2995 E. Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48202
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Samaritan Center
5555 Conner Ave. Ste 1038
Detroit, MI 48213
Phone: 313-308-0255
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In School Colaborative Partners
Brenda Scott Academy
Ecorse High School
George Washington Carver
Grandport Elementary Academy
Hope Academy
New Paradigm - University Yes Academy
Osborn High School
Ralph J. Bunche Academy
Ronald Brown Academy
Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts
University Prep Art & Design: Middle High School
University Prep Art and Design: Elementary School
