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.
Population Served:
HAVEN has helped domestic violence and sexual assault victims and their families escape abuse and create safer lives for over 45 years. Our survivor-centered services honor survivors as experts of their own experiences.
Geographic Area:
Oakland County, MI
Services:
Shelter
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HAVEN’s residential program is Oakland County’s only 24-hour emergency shelter exclusively for domestic violence and sexual assault victims and their children. Every victim is asked to go through a screening process before coming into the shelter. Screenings for the shelter are done through the crisis and support line. Screenings ensure that the individual’s needs match our mission and guiding principles. Individuals needing other types of shelter or services are assisted with referrals. Access to our shelter is available only through the Crisis and Support Line at 248-334-1274. Learn more about the HAVEN shelter.
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Counseling Services
The non-residential Counseling Program serves children and adults that have been affected by domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Specialized groups and individual counseling are provided at no charge. When recommended by the court, supervised exchanges are available. Learn more about HAVEN counseling services.
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Social Action
Advocates provide support and education for victims moving through the legal system, and provide immediate crisis intervention and emotional support for victims and their families after an assault. Learn more about legal advocacy at HAVEN.
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Safe Therapeutic Assault Response Team (START): Forensic nurse examiners and first responders provide a comprehensive forensic exam and compassionate emotional support for victims of sexual assault. Learn more about the START-Forensic Nurse Examiner team.
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Support Groups
HAVEN offers a variety of groups for victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Contact HAVEN to register for a support group. Learn more about HAVEN support groups.
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Personal Protection Order (PPO)
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The Personal Protection Order Advocacy Program assists stalking and domestic violence victims who are trying to obtain a PPO, such as a restraining order. The PPO program is located at the Oakland County Courthouse. Learn about a Personal Protection Order.
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In-Kind and Wish List:
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Not at this time.
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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HAVEN was originally founded by volunteers in 1975. They were the cornerstone of our programs then, and today remain a vital and integral part of the HAVEN team. Our volunteers help us bring about real change in the lives of those we serve. Often though, it’s the volunteers who walk away from their time having changed the most.
If you would like to volunteer on a long-term, consistent basis with us, you will be interested in considering these ways to volunteer at HAVEN. CLICK HERE!
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Employment Opportunities:
Not only does HAVEN do great work…HAVEN is a great place to work. Our goal is to be an employer of choice that consists of high-quality staff — that is why we seek to hire the best in the field. Individuals with a great work ethic, sound values, and a drive for excellence are welcome to apply. But most importantly, we look for people who share our passion for ending intimate partner and gender-based violence. As an employee of HAVEN, you’ll enjoy a workplace that celebrates diversity and continually strives to foster a positive, flexible, engaging work environment — where building relationships and empowering colleagues is encouraged, and where self-awareness and self-care are valued so that one can provide quality service to others.
Learn more about our current listings at https://www.haven-oakland.org/employment
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Community Events:
https://www.haven-oakland.org/events
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Contact Information:
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Phone: (248) 334-1284
Toll Free: (877) 922-1274
Crisis and Support: (248) 334-1274
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