The Guidance Center

03/13/2026

Our Nurture the Future program's "Sports and Splash" event yesterday at the Downriver Family YMCA was a total blast! Fathers and father figures were invited to bring their little ones for an evening of activities, food, and fun with sports themed games and a visit from Detroit Tigers mascot Paws. Afterwards families got to splash in the pool to round out a busy day of activities and bonding!

03/12/2026

Melanie Richards, Director of our Kids-TALK Children's Advocacy Center, shared a brief chat with Simon Shaykhet WXYZ from WXYZ-TV Channel 7 last night at Maverick's Kitchen • Drinks • Sports to update the community on Kids-TALK's expansion into Canton. Stay tuned for more news about this new location for Kids-TALK to better serve children and families in western Wayne County!

7 News Detroit's "Let's Talk" is where our journalists come to your community for an open, honest conversation.

03/11/2026

On this , we encourage you to explore our for various opportunities to join our agency!

This Workers Wanted feature by WXYZ-TV Channel 7 highlights the need for devoted and caring mental health professionals at our agency.

The Guidance Center believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. As an eligible full-time employee at The Guidance Center, you can take advantage of a variety of great benefits for you and your family. Please visit our job board in the comments to view available positions and to apply.

In this last of our short spots featured on WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Workers Wanted, Home Based Therapist Benjamin Haskins highlights the need for devoted and carin...

03/10/2026

Today's the day! Join the Poky Little Puppy for story time, activities, snacks, crafts, giveaways, and FREE books! Celebrate at this family literacy event today at our Taylor Head Start site and foster a lifelong love of reading in your little ones!

Register at https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/literacy-event/

03/09/2026

Happy to report that three new team members have joined The Guidance Center's Philanthropy & Communications Department.

Welcome Qiana Stovall, our new Administrative Assistant/Volunteer Services Coordinator. Qiana joins our team after spending 24 years working in TGC's Head Start program!
Lisa Rahrig, Director of Marketing
Al Sebastian, Senior Director of Philanthropy & Communications
Liesa Finazzo, Director of Individual Giving & Special Campaigns
Erin Southward, Director of Development Operations
Welcome Kyle Waligora, our new Special Events Manager. Kyle joins us from the Special Events Department at Wayne State University.
Welcome John Sorek, our new Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations. John joins us after doing international development work for World Bicycle Relief and buildOn.

Our entire team is dedicated to the families we serve through the success of The Guidance Center and its impactful programs.

03/06/2026

Parents and caregivers: join us on March 25 at the Southgate Veterans Memorial Library for a free workshop to learn about your child’s 8 senses and how they impact the child’s ability to calm, focus and play. Occupational therapist Kasey Zmijewski will help us understand sensory processing and provide regulation tips and activities to help our little ones when they have big behaviors and get upset and overwhelmed.

Includes free pizza dinner and activities for children!

Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Register at https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/calm-focus-play/

03/05/2026

Fathers and father figures are invited to a free evening of fun at the Downriver Family YMCA on Thursday, March 12! Bring your little ones and enjoy a pizza dinner, sports activities, raffles, a photo booth, helpful community resources, and even time to visit with Detroit Tigers mascot Paws himself! Afterwards families will enjoy time for swimming and splashing in the pool.

Register at https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/splash/

We hope to see you there!

03/04/2026

These little friends from our Nurture the Future program's "Sweet Dreamzzz" event enjoyed snuggling in brand new blankets from our community partner Project Linus Dearborn/Wayne Co., MI! At this parenting workshop families learned about healthy sleeping habits, enjoyed a pizza dinner and resources, and brought home a new fleece blanket and teddy bear. Thank you to Project Linus for supplying these wonderful blankets and helping to make bedtime even cozier!

03/04/2026

On this , we are looking for a part-time site aid for our Head Start site in River Rouge! If you enjoy helping in the classroom and empowering children to succeed, this position is a great opportunity to help classroom management, implementation of daily routine, and general care for and supervision of children.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with a preference for a minimum of 1 year work experience with children between the ages of 3 and 5.

For more information or to apply please visit the link in the comments. We hope you will join our team of dedicated professionals!

03/03/2026

In celebration of our Taylor Head Start site will be hosting a "Puppy Tales for Little Tails" Literacy Event in one week! Encourage a love of reading in your little ones by joining us for story time, crafts and activities, snacks, raffles, live entertainment by Emily's Hula Hoop Dance Party, and a visit from the . Every child in attendance will receive a free book!

Register at https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/literacy-event/

03/02/2026

Give your little one the gift of connection and comfort—join our gentle infant massage class to strengthen your bond, soothe tiny tummies, and build confidence in caring for your baby!

Our free virtual Infant Massage Class series starts this week on Wednesday mornings via Zoom.

Registration is required at https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/infant-massage-2/