Detroit is first place-based NextGen cityThe Kresge Foundation, February 4, 2019 Five organizations working to improve social and economic mobility for children and families in Detroit have been selected by the Kresge Foundation’s Human Services Program to participate in its Detroit Next Generation initiative. This initiative, which builds off Human Services’ national NextGen efforts, is an integral part of Kresge’s commitment to advance the human services sector and accelerate social and economic mobility for people with low income. Detroit is the first place-based, NextGen city. This initiative, which builds off Human Services’ national NextGen efforts, is an integral part of Kresge’s commitment to advance the human services sector and accelerate social and economic mobility for people with low income. Detroit is the first place-based, NextGen city. The goal of the NextGen initiative is to support organizations that are committed to person centered, outcomes-based, … [Read more...]

By Renee Summers, Telegram Newspaper, Published Dec. 27, 2018 Being a parent is a full-time job. It's not an easy one, and these days there are many who simply walk away from the responsibility. But take heart; there are those who are up to the challenge. Just ask Starfish Family Service's Susan Powers. Starfish Family Services is a non-profit agency which has been helping parents and families since 1963. Its mission states, "Strengthening families to create brighter futures for children." Powers works out of the agency's Dearborn Offices and manages and organizes The Parenthood Program, aimed at pregnant and parenting teenagers. Powers admits that she herself was a teen mom years ago and that it wasn't easy. "I talk from experience, you know, I've been there, I know the challenges that you face," she says. Powers uses her experience to reach other young girls (and yes, a few boys), enabling them to see that parenthood can be very fulfilling. "I felt like I could have an impact," she … [Read more...]