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Welcome Rosa Maria Thomas, M.A, L.L.P.
Welcome Rosa Maria Thomas, M.A., L.L.P. Orchards Children’s Services New Chief Operating Officer Orchards Children’s Services is thrilled to welcome Rosa Thomas as our Chief Operating Officer. Rosa holds a master’s degree in psychology with a certification in...
Jackson’s Adoption Story
Our journey began with Orchards PARC a few months after adopting Jackson in January 2016. We suspected he had special needs due to being born severely addicted to heroin and cocaine. He had extreme difficulty sleeping, never came to us when called by his name and was...
Our Holiday Season of Giving was a huge success thanks to our amazing supporters like you!
In 2023, Orchards’ annual Food Drive, Toy Drive, and Adopt-a-Family initiatives not only brought joy to those in need but also showcased the incredible generosity and support from our community. Let’s take a closer look at how your gifts brought warmth to the hearts...
Meet the Knox-Potts
Two decades ago, the Knox-Potts family embarked on a remarkable journey of foster care and adoption through Orchards Children’s Services. This voyage began when Ayana and Paul Knox-Potts, a newlywed couple with two young children, recognized they were fortunate enough...
2023-2024 Annual Appeal
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Orchards Children’s Services Board of Directors and the CEO Search Committee are pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Nicole Lawson as our next President & CEO!
Nicole will succeed Michael Williams who is retiring after successfully leading the agency for the past 20 years. “I am very excited to be welcoming Nicole to the Orchards family,” Michael shared. “With her leadership and expertise, I am confident Orchards will be in...
2022-2023 Annual Appeal
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2020 Signature Event
Over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has changed the way we live, our work and the way we serve our children and families. Therefore, our annual Gerald L. Levin 'Champions for Children' Signature Event has moved from an in-person event to online. This year, we invite you...
Keeping our children warm with Hyundai
Hyundai Motor Company donated 1,000 brand new coats and $2500 to Orchards Children’s Services for our Coats for Kids event! Zafar Brooks and his team from Hyundai’s Fountain Valley California office make their way to Detroit every winter to personally be a part of our...
Thank You All!
Thank you to our Board Members, Kroger, and the Southfield Police Department, First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham Michigan, Gleaners Foodbank, Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation, and to all who made this the most amazing food drive for our children and families. A...