The mission of D.A. Blodgett for Children is to enhance the well-being of children and their families by providing traditional and innovative programs that will assure them the best opportunity to realize their potential as human beings.

Description:
D.A. Blodgett for Children is a non-profit child welfare agency serving over 2,200 disadvantaged and abused children per year throughout West Michigan through various foster care, adoption, counseling and mentoring services.

History:
D.A. Blodgett for Children was established in 1887 as D.A. Blodgett Home for Children. The agency started the Big Brothers Program of Kent County in 1965 and added the Big Sisters Program in 1974. The Agency is now know as D.A. Blodgett for Children.

Contact person: Tracy Straw, Social Worker, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (616) 774-0487

Address:

805 Leonard NE, ofc Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.dablodgett.org

Directions:

D.A. Blodgett for Children is located on the North side of Leonard Street NE between College and Diamond. We are directly across the street from Vitale's restaurant.

Overall Experience   
A chance to be a kid again while helping a youth in need

I have met two very special young people through this program. I have been able to share things that I enjoy (hockey games, Jersey Junction, the library) while trying new things together (building a rocket and trips to Craig's Cruisers) I know that I have made a difference and I look forward to watching these youth grow into adults. posted by Janelle Burden on April 11, 2005

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