Thank you to the Michigan legislature, Michigan Center For Youth Justice, and United Way For Southeast Michigan for the increase in Child Care Fund support to help more families with early intervention!
Read MoreBlack 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!
Read MoreBFDI 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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Youth Assistance Program (YAP) Program Manager, Cynthia Williams, and Counselors, Lisa Benjamin and Charone Carter, are dedicated and committed to making a difference in youth and families. The YAP program staff utilize a strengths-based approach to help the youth and family identify and meet their goals. Thus, decreasing the likelihood of entering the formal Juvenile Justice system. The team helps to address individual needs and provide them with the resources to lead productive and healthy lives. Congratulations to the YAP team for “making a difference in the lives of those whom we serve”.
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 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.
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.
BFDI's Hope & Healing Gala
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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 Collaborative 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
Business Hours
Our hours of operation:24/7 Availability
Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm
Weekends: Community Meetings
On Call Mobile Health Team : 1-844-SEE-HOPE
BFDI Hope is Here App
