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Detroit Youth Foundation - Tenant Partners

Upwards of 10 - 12 other community organizations have co-located within YouthVille and lease space from DYF for administrative and/or program purposes.  These are known as tenant partners.  The co-location in the facility of the tenant partners, all of whom support youth, their families or other non-profits, creates a continuum of youth services in the YouthVille hub.  The ability of these organizations to work cooperatively creates an atmosphere for increased collaboration and provides supports to respond to youth needs in a variety of ways.

Following are the Tenant Partners’ programs and services that may be delivered from the YouthVille center. Some tenant partners have additional offices and/or facilities where other services are provided.


Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Detroit    
Site Based Director: Theresa Early

Mission: Our mission is to strengthen children in need through one-to-one relationships with volunteer mentors.

Vision: successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all.

Programs Offered at YouthVille Detroit for Youth & Their Family: Two unique school-based programs: Lunch Buddies Mentoring Program and After-School Mentoring Program. Volunteer mentors are matched with children to work one-on-one or in small groups to assist students build academic, social and life skills.
Contact Information: Suite# 1300 (313) 309-1600 http://www.bbbsdetroit.org/



Black Family Development, Inc. Black Family Development
President & CEO: Alice G. Thompson
Mission: To strengthen and preserve the African American Family

Programs Offered at YouthVille Detroit for Youth & Their Family: Family Preservation and Support Services, Juvenile Justice Services, Mental Health Services, Prevention Services, Substance Abuse Services, Early Childhood Prevention, Case Management & Youth Development.
Contact Information: Suite# 2510 (313) 309-1625 http://www.blackfamilydevelopment.org/



Children's Aid Society Children's Aid Society
Interim Executive Director: Billie Christian
Mission: Preserves families and advocates for children and youth by providing innovative direct service programs in Southeastern Michigan

Programs Offered at YouthVille Detroit for Youth & Their Family: Juvenile diversion programs, In-home services to help pregnant, parenting and sexually active teens deal with family life, sex, pregnancy and parenthood, Employability skills training, hands-on employment opportunities, community service experiences; building self-esteem and positive work habits and ethics.
Contact Information: Suite# 2700 (313) 309-1501 http://www.childrens-aid-society-mi.org/



Detroit Parent Network Detroit Parent Network
Executive Director: Sharlonda Buckman
Mission: Detroit Parent Network (DPN) is a premier organization that transforms parents to make the Detroit area a better place to raise and educate children. DPN’s mission is to develop powerful parents (and primary caregivers) who are equipped to get the best education possible for their children.

Vision: To meet its primary strategy of Parent Leadership Development, Detroit Parent Network works to improve parent involvement in education by developing and offering programs, products and services based on its four "P"s: Personal Development, Parenting Better, Professional Development and Power Building.

Programs Offered at YouthVille Detroit for Youth & Their Family: Pamper Me Nights for Parents, Aerobics, Hustle and Nutrition Classes, Workshops, Parent Support Groups, Parent Leadership Training, Speaker/ Group Facilitator Training, School Board Training and Child Care Training, Educational Print Materials, Informative Conferences and Forums and Empowering and enabling parents to build a constituency of powerful parents for change.
Contact Information: Suite# 1100 (313) 309-1450 http://www.detroitparentnetwork.org/



Don Bosco Hall Youth Assistance Program Don Bosco Hall Youth Assistance Program
Executive Director: Charles Small
Mission: Provides professional social services which carry out the Catholic Charities/ Archdiocese of Detroit’s mission of response to human needs through direct service and advocacy

Programs Offered at YouthVille Detroit for Youth & Their Family: DADZ Connection, Supervised Independent Living, Transitional Living, Community Enrichment & Mentoring/Peer Mentoring Programs.
Contact Information: Suite# 2200 (313) 309-1490 http://www.donboscohall.org/



Henry Ford Health System - YouthVille Clinic Henry Ford Health System
School-Based & Community Health Program (SBCHP)

Executive Director/President: Kathleen Conway
Administrator, Pediatrics/ Director, SBCHP & Site Coordinator: LaTanya Porter-Howard
Mission: HFHS believes that both mental and physical health are essential for a student's success. Our health centers strive to provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and confidential health services that will meet the needs of students in an atmosphere that is caring and provides mutual respect

Programs Offered at YouthVille Detroit for Youth & Their Family: Services are available to youth ages 10 - 21; and children of teen parents.

General Medical Services (Diagnosis & Treatment of Illnesses, Injuries & Diseases School, sports, Work & Yearly Physical Exams, Immunizations, Pregnancy Prevention, Gynecological Exams & Pap Smears, Sexually Transmitted, Disease Testing, Treatment & Counseling, Birth control/contraception Services).

Behavioral Health Services (Individual, Family & Group Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Substance Abuse Education, Counseling & Referrals, Physical, Emotional or Sexual Abuse Education, Counseling & Referrals, Relationship Education, Counseling & Referrals, Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, Self-Esteem Education, Counseling & Referrals, Weight Management Education, Counseling & Referrals).

Michigan’s Health Insurance Programs (The clinic team can assist individuals/families who DO NOT have health insurance with applying for MIChild, Healthy Kids or Plan First).
Contact Information: Suite# 1570 (313) 309-1475 http://www.hfhs.org/



Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Nonprofit Association
Executive Director: Charlene Turner Johnson
Mission: The Michigan Nonprofit Association is the trade association for nonprofits in Michigan. Its mission is to enhance the effectiveness of the Michigan nonprofit sector in serving society.

Vision: The Michigan Nonprofit Association will be the premier organization advancing the nonprofit sector in Michigan. Services offered at Youthville Detroit include a resource center and help phone line, training and consulting in the start-up, management and leadership of nonprofit organizations, more than 30 cost saving member benefits such as group rates for insurance and funding resources, and advocacy in public policy that enhances the nonprofit sector.

Audience: Nonprofit organizations, as well as nonprofit staff, board members, volunteers and other sector leaders.

Help Line (for questions about nonprofit management)
Contact Information: Suite# 2730 (313) 309-1650 http://www.mnaonline.org/


Michigan State University - YouthVille Michigan State University
President: Lou Ann K. Simon
Associate Provost for University Outreach and Engagement:  Hiram E. Fitzgerald
Mission: Known internationally as a major public university with global reach and extraordinary impact, Michigan State University has been advancing knowledge and transforming lives through innovative teaching, research, and outreach for 150 years.

Vision: To maintain a facility that will support the development of campus-community partnerships focused on community-identified issues.

Programs Offered at Michigan State University: YouthVille will promote collaboration, networking, partnerships, and community-based research for MSU faculty, students, and the Detroit community.  Attention will also be paid to projects and programs that benefit children and youth in Detroit and support their educational efforts and aspirations.
Contact Information: Suite# 1520 (313) 309-1675 youthville.msu.edu



Motor City Dance Factory Motor City Dance Factory
Executive Director: Camille Johnson
Programs Offered at YouthVille Detroit for Youth & Their Family: Aerobic Strength Training & Dance: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Salsa, African, African Drumming, Modern Technique, Choreography, and Fusion
Contact Information: Suite# 1578 (313) 309-1577 http://www.motorcitydance.org/



NPower of Michigan NPower
Executive Director: Andy Wolber
Mission: To help Michigan nonprofits use technology to better serve their communities.

Services offered at YouthVille Detroit: NPower Michigan provides services to nonprofit organizations and staff members of nonprofit organizations.
Contact Information: Suite# 2730 (313) 309-1650 http://www.npowermichigan.org/



Plymouth Educational Center
Preparatory High School
Plymouth Educational Center Preparatory High School
Secondary Principal: Christopher Plum
Mission: We, the Plymouth Educational Center Community, will nurture, motivate, education and elevate all students by promoting academic excellence and responsible citizenship.

NURTURE: Through a comprehensive advisory program, college and career explorations and community service, the PEC District provides a supportive and nurturing environment.

MOTIVATE: Research supports a project-based learning program where students work with their hands and minds to create meaning, connections and deeper learning.

EDUCATE: Through a program that meets all Michigan curriculum standards, students will experience rigorous academics and continuous assessment to monitor growth and progress.

ELEVATE: Innovative program design ensures that students utilize state of the are technology, participates in challenging internships, college coursework, and learn personal responsibility and goal setting behavior.
Contact Information:
Vivian Campus
1460 E. Forest
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 831-3280 http://www.plymouthprep.org/

  

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
Program Director: Jocelyn Boyd
Mission: YMCA Metro Youth Collaborative partners with youth, families, community and businesses to provide a wide range of high impact opportunities and experiences for underserved young people.

Programs Offered at YouthVille Detroit for Youth & Their Family: Minority Achievers in Business and Industry Program, Monthly Y College Coalition Teen Success seminars, Service learning projects, Gateway to college readiness through Y College Coalition, Y Metro Teen Leadership Council, Annual Regional College Tour Resource and Coordination, Staff/Volunteer Trainings/ 40 Developmental Assets, Teen IDA College Savings, Career exposure and mapping, Internships, Leadership skill building, Self-development and esteem building, College visits, tours, Specialized camps & retreats, Financial literacy and college savings, College scholarship opportunities, Portfolio development, Entrepreneurship, Business and social etiquette classes, Conferences and workshops, and Youth philanthropy.
Contact Information: Suite# 2600 (313) 309-1552 http://www.ymcametrodetroit.org/