Orchards Children’s Services

Strengthening the community through quality services to children and families.
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Young clients pose with their new bikes, provided free of charge at Orchards’ 2024 Larry Culley Bike Day.

// MISSION

Strengthening the community through quality services to children and families.


// KEY SERVICES PROVIDED

Orchards Children’s Services believes in engaging individuals as active participants in building their own future. By working in partnership with parents, relatives, foster parents, and youth in their households and communities, the organization empowers families to achieve stability and long-term self-sufficiency in safe and caring environments.

Serving more than 8,500 children and families across Michigan, Orchards provides myriad programs and services, including family preservation, foster care, supportive visitation, adoption, post-adoption resources, Promise Scholarships, behavioral and mental health counseling, and recreational opportunities for youth in its care. Each summer, Orchards offers bicycles, summer camp opportunities, and school supplies free of charge to its clients, and in the winter, it provides free winter coats, holiday meals, and toys to ease hardships many families face.


// EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Gerald L. Levin Champions for Children Signature Event, May 8, 2025
Currently seeking sponsors for this annual gala event, to be held at the Henry Ford Museum. Contact jharrington@orchards.org for more info.

Food Drive, through Nov. 15
Accepting donations of nonperishable food items to provide Thanksgiving dinners to Orchards families. Check Orchards’ social media accounts for a list of items needed.

Adopt-a-Family, through Dec. 6
Help a designated family this holiday season by purchasing gifts specifi c to each family member. Contact vorleans@orchards.org to be matched with a family in need.

Holiday Toy Drive, through Dec. 13
Collecting new, unwrapped toys for all ages, as well as $25 gift cards from Visa or Mastercard or to places like Amazon and Target. Contact vorleans@orchards.org to learn more.

Volunteer Opportunities, ongoing
Orchards is always looking for individuals or organizations willing to donate their time to help behind the scenes or assist with upcoming events. Visit orchards.org/volunteer to sign up!


// LEADERSHIP

Nicole Lawson, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer

Rosa Thomas, M.A., LLP, Chief Operating Officer

Troy Kulick, MBA, Chief Financial Officer

Lisa Finger, Chief Human Resources and Compliance Officer


// CONTACT INFORMATION

24901 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 500
Southfield, MI 48075
248-258-0440
orchards.org