Adoption & Foster Care
Adoption & Foster Care
The mission of Kadima is to provide comprehensive residential, therapeutic, and social services to people with mental health needs as they move forward in their lives. Inspired by Jewish values, Kadima also provides outreach/education to the broader community to ensure mental health outcomes for all.
The mission of Kadima is to provide comprehensive residential, therapeutic, and social services to people with mental health needs as they move forward in their lives. Inspired by Jewish values, Kadima also provides outreach/education to the broader community to ensure mental health outcomes for all.
Population Served:
LGBTQ+ Community
Geographic Area:
Southeast Michigan, Metro Detroit, Michigan
Services:
COVID-19 Services
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Food Relief + HIV Testing Appointments
In collaboration with the Matrix Health Services, Unified, FCA Foundation, the Flagstar Foundation, Aunt Na’s Kitchen, and Lighthouse Through Oakland County, the Center will be distributing FREE Food Boxes with optional toiletries weekly to those who might need them.
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Youth Programs
All youth programs are free of charge, open to anyone regardless of identity or residency, and are offered for youth ranging from 12-22 years old.
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Carl Rippberger Youth Drop-In Center
A safe space for youth ages 13-18 to engage their peers in networking, fun, and learning. The Youth Drop-In is open Fridays and Saturdays from 4-9 pm and is staffed by adult allies (volunteers). The Drop-In Center is equipped with an Xbox One, board games, foosball, Netflix, Disney+, and much more.
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Youth Leadership and Development Program
A 16-week, curriculum-based program that molds LGBTQ+ Youth, ages 13-22, into leaders by providing them with career development skills and advocacy tools. Topics include resume writing, interview skills, race and racism, mental health, self-care, safer sex, risk reduction, and much more.
Due to COVID-19, the upcoming Fall cohort will be virtual.
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Pride Prom
An inclusive dance party complete with music, snacks, and fun themes for Youth ages 13-20 to attend. Attire is always come dressed for the theme or come as you are. Prom takes place on the same day as Ferndale Pride.
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Youth Lock-In
An overnight experience for youth ages 12-18 to have the Center all to themselves. The Youth Lock-In features music, activities, games, crafts, and plenty of food to make it through an all-night party! This event takes place annually in the winter.
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Summer Theatre Intensive
A two-week program during which youth will learn acting and improv skills from Reg Flowers, professional theatre actor, and instructor, through interactive scenarios, all while crafting their own scripting for a performance on stage in front of an audience at the end of the intensive.
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The Reading Rainbow
An LGBTQ+, social justice-focused book club hosted by Affirmations and the Ferndale Area District Library for young adults. The book club meets on the fourth Friday of each month, and books are available through the Library or Affirmations.
Support and Discussion Groups
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Affirmations’ Support & Discussion Groups are FREE for anyone who’d like to access them virtually or at the Center. The groups are intended to provide guests connection, support, and community around a particular issue or identity.
SEE FULL LIST OF SUPPORT GROUPS
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Center for Inclusion Training
Is your organization truly an inclusive workplace? Affirmations can help train your Staff on everything LGBTQ+ 101 with the Center for Inclusion Training! We’ve trained everyone from Medical Students, Sexual Assault Advocates, Corporate Executives, and First Responders.
Advocacy
Effective advocacy enables individuals and organizations to shape public debate on important issues. It also ensures that we have a voice in the policies that impact our daily lives.
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Combat Racial Violence
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Get Out the Vote
Heath and Wellness
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Affirmations’ Counseling Services
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Crisis Services
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Affirming Clinics and Doctors
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Sexual Health Services
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Transgender and Non-binary Health and Resource Services
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In-Kind and Wish List:
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During COVID, we would want folks to donate toiletries that we hand out during our Wednesday and Friday Food distribution program (the only on-site services we offer during COVID).
Those donations can be dropped off by making an appointment with
John Douglas at jdouglas@GoAffirmations.org – we normally take other types of in-kind when we are open and can adjust that section when we do in fact reopen to the public.
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Food Distribution Program (On-Site)
Contact John Douglas at jdouglas@GoAffirmations.org and also use some
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Miscellaneous projects like fund development and hosting of groups.
Contact Kyle Taylor for these requests at ktaylor@goaffirmations.org
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Employment Opportunities:
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Community Events:
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Contact Information:
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John Joanette for more information at jjoanette@goaffirmations.org
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Pointing you in the right direction for community engagement.
Aging / Dementia & Senior Services
Since 1928, we’ve worked toward achieving our vision for a community in which no person faces life’s challenges alone. Through our more than 30 programs, we serve thousands of people each year with services for older adults, mental health and wellness, safety net concerns, and the Russian speaking community. Whether you’re looking for help, want to contribute as a volunteer, or are seeking to support our work as a donor, we’re so glad you’re here. And we look forward to connecting with you.