Orchards Children's Services

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Please join us in welcoming our newest board member!  We are excited to welcome Carmen M. McIntyre León, M.D. to our boa...
03/03/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest board member!

We are excited to welcome Carmen M. McIntyre León, M.D. to our board of directors at Orchards Children’s Services. Dr. McIntyre León brings more than 35 years of experience in public and community mental health, research, clinical care, education, and public policy leadership. She serves as Associate Chair for Community Affairs in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Wayne State University School of Medicine and as Chief Medical Officer for the Michigan Department of Corrections. A passionate advocate for health equity, social justice, and underserved communities, Dr. McIntyre León has dedicated her career to advancing trauma-informed care and supporting individuals impacted by systemic barriers. We are honored to welcome her leadership, expertise, and deep commitment to community service to our board.

To learn more about Dr. McIntyre León and the rest of our board, visit: https://orchards.org/orchards-board-of-directors/

Share Jayden's story to help him find his forever family! Click this link: https://buff.ly/3S5SZ2p to get more informati...
03/02/2026

Share Jayden's story to help him find his forever family!
Click this link: https://buff.ly/3S5SZ2p to get more information about Jayden.

📅 SAVE THE DATE You won’t want to miss our Champions for Children event!  Join us on Thursday, April 30th at 6 PM at the...
02/28/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE
You won’t want to miss our Champions for Children event!

Join us on Thursday, April 30th at 6 PM at the Henry Ford Museum to hear powerful stories and see firsthand how your generosity is creating real impact for children and families across our community.

Stay tuned for more details. This is an evening you won’t want to miss!

Learn more at: www.orchards.org

One parent recently shared how camp became a turning point for their child. After returning home from a YMCA summer camp...
02/27/2026

One parent recently shared how camp became a turning point for their child. After returning home from a YMCA summer camp experience, they noticed meaningful changes; stronger social skills, greater confidence in solving problems, and a growing sense of independence. Surrounded by caring staff and new friends, he felt safe, supported, and free to simply be a kid while fully immersed in new adventures and laughter. When asked what stood out most about his time away, his answer captured it perfectly: “Everything about camp was so much fun.” Thank you to the Rotary Club of Birmingham, Michigan for supporting 17 youth in their camp experience this last summer.

⛺ Let us know in the comment section your favorite camp memory growing up.

Want to help more children experience the life-changing impact of camp? You can support our Camp Program by donating at: https://tinyurl.com/CAMP26OCS or by emailing donate@orchards.org.

02/25/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the NFL Alumni Detroit Chapter for spending an unforgettable evening with the youth we serve. Having our youth hear from former NFL players sharing their experiences through adversities in their lives, spending time with them and having meaningful conversations while enjoying pizza, decorating cookies, and creating moments of genuine connection is something our youth will never forget.

Experiences like these remind our youth that they are seen, valued, and capable of achieving great things. Thank you for investing your time, encouragement, and heart into making this such a special and memorable night.

For more information about how you can support our youth, contact us at: donate@orchards.org or call 248.763.6001

Share Dylan’s story to help him find his forever family! Click this link: https://buff.ly/3S5SZ2p to get more informatio...
02/23/2026

Share Dylan’s story to help him find his forever family!
Click this link: https://buff.ly/3S5SZ2p to get more information about Dylan.

A special thank you to Temple Kol Ami for volunteering their time to help sort toys for our children at Orchards. Your s...
02/13/2026

A special thank you to Temple Kol Ami for volunteering their time to help sort toys for our children at Orchards. Your support for our families helps us make holidays, birthdays and celebrations a little brighter for our kids and families that we service. Thank you for being a part of our community!

For more information about volunteering or donating, please contact Victoria Orleans at: 248.763.6001 or vorleans@orchards.org

Sometimes finding a forever home starts with a phone call. 💙 During a file review, one of our Adoption Resource Consulta...
02/10/2026

Sometimes finding a forever home starts with a phone call. 💙

During a file review, one of our Adoption Resource Consultants (ARC) began searching for family connections for a youth in foster care. After reaching out to several relatives, an aunt in Indiana responded, having no idea her niece needed a home.

Phone calls turned into video chats, and visits helped rebuild a family bond that had been missing for years. By Thanksgiving, everyone was ready for this youth to make the move to Indiana.

Today, she’s thriving! During a December virtual visit, she proudly showed off her new room and shared how excited she was to spend Christmas with family.

Her adoption is now in progress, and expected to be finalized in May 2026. Orchards continues to support her and her family every step of the way.

This is the power of family connections!
Help us celebrate this journey by dropping a 💙 in the comments!

Share Deyon's story to help him find his forever family! Click this link: https://buff.ly/3S5SZ2p to get more informatio...
02/09/2026

Share Deyon's story to help him find his forever family!
Click this link: https://buff.ly/3S5SZ2p to get more information about Deyon.

Welcome Our Newest Board Member!  We are excited to welcome Dan Fremer to the Board of Directors at Orchards Children’s ...
02/08/2026

Welcome Our Newest Board Member!

We are excited to welcome Dan Fremer to the Board of Directors at Orchards Children’s Services! Dan serves as Global Supply Chain Controller at Ford Motor Company, where he provides financial leadership for Ford’s global supply chain operations and supports key strategic initiatives. Over his more than 20-year career with Ford, he has held leadership roles across product development, corporate finance, marketing and sales, and global information technology. His experience includes supporting the launch of the Lincoln brand in China, overseeing billions in U.S. marketing investments, and serving internationally as CFO of Ford of Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America.

Dan earned both his bachelor’s degree and MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He lives in Troy, Michigan, with his wife, Vanessa, their two children, and two cats. We are excited to have Dan’s financial expertise and global perspective supporting our mission. His experience, expertise, and thoughtful leadership will be an incredible asset as we continue growing our impact. Join us in welcoming Dan Fremer! 💙

To learn more about Dan and the rest of our board, visit: https://orchards.org/board-of-directors10/

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24901 Northwestern Highway, Ste 500
Southfield, MI
48075

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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About Us

A little more than fifty years ago Orchards Children’s services was established by the Greater Detroit Section of the National Council of Jewish Women. The founders recognized the need to improve the lives of children. This small, courageous group of women dared to question how things had been done. They believed that practices of the past were insufficient. They dared to challenge the status quo and begin something new. The founders of the Orchards looked back and plotted a course to move forward. It is doubtful that even those remarkable people who had the vision and courage to develop a new course could have foreseen the Orchards Children’s services of today.