Day Care
Child Development and Care
Call (866) 540-0008
Web michigan.gov/mibridges
The State of Michigan provides subsidized child care to eligible families. The Child Development and Care (CDC) program processes applicants through MI Bridges online.
Matrix Head Start
Map 1400 Woodbridge, Detroit, MI
Call (313) 285-1905
Web matrixheadstart.org
Matrix Head Start is Detroit’s largest Head Start program, with over 40 locations and partnerships. They provide infants, young children (up to 5yrs), pregnant women and families with free early childhood, special needs, and preschool education.
United Children and Family Head Start
Map 9641 Harper Ave., Detroit, MI
Call (313) 432-1000
Email [email protected]
Web ucfhs.org
UCFHS provides comprehensive head start services for children ages 0 to 5. They have 8 locations, and a team of caring staff, social workers, and teachers who provide a safe, nurturing, engaging, enjoyable, and secure learning environment.
Wayne Metro Head Start
Call (313) 388-9799
Web waynemetro.org/build/#early-childhood
Wayne Metro Head Start is a federally funded preschool program for income-eligible families with children between the ages of 0 and 5. The Head Start classrooms offer a safe, supportive environment where your child can learn, grow, and develop.
Parenting Classes
CareNet Detroit
Map 13864 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI
Call (313) 243-1267
Email [email protected]
Web carenetberkleydetroit.org
Care Net provides an ongoing educational program for new parents. Children don’t come with instruction manuals so their specialized curriculum includes information on pregnancy, infant and toddler care and safety, and life-skills for both mom and dad.
The Children’s Center
Map 79 W. Alexandrine St., Detroit, MI
Call (313) 831-5535
Web thechildrenscenter.com
The Children's Center is committed to helping young moms be the best parents they can be. They work with young moms before and after they give birth, offering services and guidance to help them thrive, such as: therapy groups, medical and mental health services, referrals, and outreach to clinical services, parent-to-parent support groups, and mentorship opportunities in the community.
Community Social Services of Wayne County
Map 9851 Hamilton Ave., Detroit, MI
Call (313) 883-2100
Email [email protected]
Web csswayne.org
Their Teen Empowerment Program (TEPS) offers counseling and parenting workshops, as well as help with job readiness, completing high school, and life skills.
Pregnancy Aid
Map 15847 E. 8 Mile Rd., Eastpointe, MI
Call (313) 882-1000 Text (313) 919-8124
Email [email protected]
Web pregnancyaid.com/main/index.php/calendar
Pregnancy Aid offers classes on parenting, breastfeeding, nutrition, and healthy relationships. Please sign in at the front desk and let the receptionist know that you are here for class. Walk-ins welcome!
After School Programs
City of Detroit
Web detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Programs-for-Youth
The City of Detroit website offers a list of after school programs, enrichment programs, and summer activities for children and teens.
Capuchin Soup Kitchen - Children's Program
Map 4390 Conner St., Detroit, MI
Call (313) 822-8606
Web cskdetroit.org/programs/childrens_program
The Capuchin Soup Kitchen offers after school tutoring and art therapy sessions for children ages 6-15, a lending library of over 5,000 books, numerous seasonal family activities such as making Christmas cookies and decorating Easter Eggs. Teen boys’ and girls’ groups and a junior counselor program focus on the development of youth leadership.
YWCA of Metropolitan Detroit
Map 985 E. Jefferson Ave., Suite 101, Detroit, MI
Call (313) 259-9922
Email [email protected]
Web ywcadetroit.org/programs/detroit-beforeafterschool-programs
YWCA offers before and after-school programs for children. Their programming includes homework assistance, career discovery activities, physical activities, arts & crafts, games and storytelling in a safe nurturing environment.
Day Care
Child Development and Care
The State of Michigan provides subsidized child care to eligible families. The Child Development and Care (CDC) program processes applicants through MI Bridges online.
Matrix Head Start
1400 Woodbridge St.・Map
Matrix Head Start is Detroit’s largest Head Start program, with over 40 locations and partnerships. They provide infants, young children (up to 5yrs), pregnant women and families with free early childhood, special needs, and preschool education.
United Children and Family Head Start
9641 Harper Ave.・Map
UCFHS provides comprehensive head start services for children ages 0 to 5. They have 8 locations, and a team of caring staff, social workers, and teachers who provide a safe, nurturing, engaging, enjoyable, and secure learning environment.
Wayne Metro Head Start
Wayne Metro Head Start is a federally funded preschool program for income-eligible families with children between the ages of 0 and 5. The Head Start classrooms offer a safe, supportive environment where your child can learn, grow, and develop.
Parenting Classes
Care Net Detroit
13864 Grand River Ave.・Map
Care Net provides an ongoing educational program for new parents. Children don’t come with instruction manuals so their specialized curriculum includes information on pregnancy, infant/toddler care and safety, and life-skills for both mom and dad.
The Children’s Center
79 W. Alexandrine St.・Map
The Children's Center is committed to helping young moms be the best parents they can be. They work with young moms before and after they give birth, offering services and guidance to help them thrive, such as: therapy groups, medical and mental health services, referrals, and outreach to clinical services, parent-to-parent support groups, and mentorship opportunities in the community.
Community Social Services of Wayne County
9851 Hamilton Ave.・Map
Their Teen Empowerment Program (TEPS) offers counseling and parenting workshops, as well as help with job readiness, completing high school, and life skills.
Pregnancy Aid
17325 Mack Ave.・Map
Pregnancy Aid offers classes on parenting, breastfeeding, nutrition, and healthy relationships. Please sign in at the front desk and let the receptionist know that you are here for class. Walk-ins welcome!
After School Programs
City of Detroit
The City of Detroit website offers a list of after school programs, enrichment programs, and summer activities for children and teens.
Capuchin Soup Kitchen - Children's Program
4390 Conner St.・Map
The Capuchin Soup Kitchen offers after school tutoring and art therapy sessions for children ages 6-15, a lending library of over 5,000 books, numerous seasonal family activities such as making Christmas cookies and decorating Easter Eggs. Teen boys’ and girls’ groups and a junior counselor program focus on the development of youth leadership.
YWCA of Metropolitan Detroit
985 E. Jefferson Ave., Suite 101・Map
YWCA offers before and after-school programs for children. Their programming includes homework assistance, career discovery activities, physical activities, arts & crafts, games and storytelling in a safe nurturing environment.