Thank you to The DTE Foundation for an approved a grant in the amount of $10,000.00 to Black Family Development, Inc. for “Harnessing Safety and Support Amidst COVID-19”. This funding for general operations covers a three-month supply (July-September 2020) of PPE for BFDI staff as essential workers amidst the pandemic
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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The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic, but we will recover.
View Message To The CommunityBlack 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 Teraye Walker, Home-Based Therapist,
Black Family Development, Inc., as she passed the State of Michigan Clinical Social Work Exam in January 2021. Teraye is a graduate of Michigan State University’s School of Social Work, and was one of six graduate students to be awarded a clinical scholarship. Teraye shared, “I feel blessed to be at Black Family Development where I have had the opportunity to increase my knowledge and develop skills to better serve young people in evidenced- based practices such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Parent Management Training, and Restorative Practices. I am excited to move forward in my clinical social work career providing therapeutic services to youth and families at Black Family Development.” Again, congratulations Teraye.
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
