The After Baby Comes program is a home-based service for new parents having their first child at Oakwood's Dearborn or Annaplois Hospital who may need support and information to help them have the best possible start in their new role as parents.  The goal of these services is to provide parents with information and support related to infant development, parenting, community resources and any other issues or concerns they might have about their baby, themselves as parents or their family as a whole.  Infant massage classes, developmental screenings and suggested activities, support for parents experiencing stressors or “baby blues” are all part of ABC.  This program is funded by a grant with contributions from Dept. of Human Services, Dept. of Education and Dept. of Community Health.  These services are provided at no cost for the family.  The service area includes northwest Detroit, Redford and Western Wayne County suburbs. 

Please call Marilyn Schmitt at (313) 531-2500, ext. 2112 for further information.

BrightStars offers free school readiness programming for families with young children ages 0-5. BrightStars Early Learning Centers offers parent-child play groups, in-home special activities, infant massage, storytime, early childhood music and movement and monthly special events. All programming promotes healthy physical and brain development, social emotional development, play and stimulation, and communication between parents and child. Newsletter available by mail to all who register. 
Please contact Pam Weaver at (313) 531-2500,
ext. 2128.

• A FREE mobile learning center and resource for families with young children
  (ages newborn to 5 years).

• Located in the northwest Detroit, Vetal School, the Shurly Center and in Redford Twp.

• Programming available at different sites that we hope are convenient for families living in our community.

• Promoting parent-child play, parent education and healthy child development.

• A year round program!

• A special program of Development Centers Inc., funded by Detroit-Wayne CMH Agency, The Children's Trust Fund, Great Parents, Great Start and Michigan PIRC (Parent Information Resource Center).

Care Connections provides early childhood mental health consultation for parents and child care providers caring for children ages 0-5, who are experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges that put them at risk for expulsion from child care.  Care Connections aims to reduce expulsions, improve the quality of child care, and increase the number of parents and providers who successfully nurture the social-emotional development of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. 

The program provides short-term child/family-centered consultation for children with challenging behaviors that may include:

• Observation of child at home and at
  child care
• Assessment of child’s behavior
• Individualized behavior plans
• Intervention (e.g., coaching and supporting parents and providers to learn new ways to interact with the child, providing educational resources for parents and providers, arranging for specialized evaluations, modifying the physical environment, connecting the family to community resources, providing counseling for families in crisis, etc.

Care Connections also provides programmatic consultation for child care providers that may include:

• Training for administrators, staff and parents
• Strategies and curricula to promote social-emotional competence
• Quality improvement activities
• Strategies to improve communication among administrators, staff and parents
• Support to promote the mental health of child care staff and parents

Please contact Lynnell Morrison at (313) 531-2500, ext. 2125.

 

Early On is a program for infants and toddlers under the age of three who have a developmental delay in any area including motor development, language, social-emotional, cognitive or self-help skills, vision or hearing difficulties OR children who have a medical condition that most likely will impact their development.  Early On assists families in getting the help they need for their children to grow and develop to their fullest potential.  Developmental assessments and guidance, parent support, home visits, service coordination and linking to community resources are services offered by Early On.  A family service coordinator will help put together an individualized family service plan that best suits the needs of the child and family.  Service area includes west and northwest Detroit, Redford and Western Wayne County suburbs. 

Please contact Marilyn Schmitt at (313) 531-2500, ext. 2112 for further information.

Great Parents, Great Start is a home visiting program done in collaboration with Wayne RESA, focusing on development, early literacy and family support and providing activities for parent and child to families of children birth to 4 years of ages who are not yet receiving Head Start services. DCI provides the service in West and Northwest Detroit, Redford, Livonia, Garden City, Plymouth, Canton, Northville and Westland.  This is a free service. We also offer a one time Welcome Baby home visit, including a free gift, for any parent of a newborn (up to 3 months of age) living in Wayne County.

Please call (313) 531-2500 ext. 2110
for more information.

The Parent-Infant Program is a home based service for expectant parents and families with children up to age 3. The goal of the program is to develop strong parent-child relationships that will help the child’s early social-emotional, physical and cognitive development. Services include home visiting, parenting education, developmental guidance, assistance with concrete needs, and counseling to help parents with depression, anxiety, loss, change or other issues or concerns that may impact their child. Group therapy and parenting groups are also available.

Service area for the program is west and northwest Detroit, Redford, Livonia, Garden City, Canton, Plymouth, Westland and Northville. There is no charge for families with Medicaid or no insurance; a sliding fee scale is available for those with
other insurance.

Please call (313) 531-2500 ext. 2110 for more information.

The Preschool Intervention Program works with young children age 2 ½ to 5 who are experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. This includes difficulty in childcare or preschool, problems at home or in relationships with parents, siblings, other children, or any other concerns. Assessments, play therapy, family therapy and assistance with resources in the community are offered. Services can be provided in the home or in the office.  General service area is west and northwest Detroit, Redford, Livonia, Garden City, Canton, Plymouth, Westland and Northville. However, if families have transportation and come into the agency for services, any Wayne County family is eligible. There is no charge for families with Medicaid or no insurance; a sliding fee scale is available for those with
other insurance.

Please call (313) 531-2500, ext. 2110
for additional information.