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.
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
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
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
In-Kind and Wish List:
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.
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
Employment Opportunities:
Community Events:
Contact Information:
John Joanette for more information at jjoanette@goaffirmations.org
Pointing you in the right direction for community engagement.
Population Served:
Older adults (60 and older for most services), family caregivers, and adults with disabilities.
Geographic Area:
Serves a six-county area of southeast Michigan that includes Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, and Washtenaw counties.
Services:
Information & Assistance Community Referrals: 800-852-7795
This information & referral service gives seniors and caregivers a place to turn when they have questions or need help for themselves or a loved one. It is staffed by compassionate and knowledgeable resource specialists who can help people find the services and supports they need—whether that’s a program offered directly by the AAA 1-B or a program offered by another local organization. Help with referrals for housing, transportation support groups, food resources, care programs, long-term care, and government benefits.
In-home Care Programs:
AAA 1-B manages two government-funded programs that bring care into the home to help older adults with activities of daily living.
MI Choice Medicaid Waiver
The MI Choice Medicaid Waiver program is funded by Medicaid and available to those 65 and older and younger adults with disabilities. The program is an alternative to nursing facility placement and brings a broad range of supports and services into the home. You must need nursing home level care and meet financial eligibility requirements.
Community Living Program
This program brings 4-10 hours of care into the home each week to help with activities of daily living. Available to people 60 and over. No specific financial requirements, but priority is given to those with more financial and support needs.
Meals on Wheels/Community Dining Programs:
The AAA 1-B provides funding and management for the Meals on Wheels program in our six-county region. We work with 13 providers who deliver weekday meals to homebound seniors to help provide nutritious food, social interaction, and a safety net. Available to those 60 and older who are homebound.
AAA 1-B also supports weekday lunches held in community settings such as senior centers, senior living facilities or churches. These meals provide nutritious food and give older adults a chance to socialize.
Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program: 800-803-7174
Free and unbiased help with Medicare and Medicaid from a corps of highly trained volunteer counselors. Help understanding options during open enrollment and enrolling in low-income assistance programs like the Extra Help Program and Medicare Savings Program.
Transportation Assistance: 855-697-4332
The myride2 program helps seniors and people with disabilities find transportation options and schedule rides in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. Travel training classes to help seniors get around on public transportation.
Health and Wellness Classes for Seniors:
Health and wellness classes help seniors prevent falls and learn to manage chronic conditions like diabetes or chronic pain. Classes being scheduled continuously and being offered virtually during Covid.
Support for Family Caregivers:
Six-week Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop helps caregivers care for themselves while caring for their loved ones. One-day workshops on specific caregiver topics. The caregiver coaching program offers 1-on-1 support for caregivers through trained volunteer coaches.
In-Kind and Wish List:
NOTHING LISTED AT THIS TIME
Volunteer Opportunities:
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Volunteer counselors needed for the Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP).
Requires training and a year-long commitment. For more information, call 800-803-7174.
Employment Opportunities:
Community Events:
Contact Information:
Website: aaa1b.org
Information & Assistance (serves as intake for most programs): 800-852-7795
Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP): 800-803-7174
Myride2 Transportation Assistance: 855-697-4332