“Without Highfields, I would have never been able to get through the Covid pandemic afloat,” said Tabatha, taking a deep breath. “When my family and I were sick with Covid,…
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Blog posts
Putting the “Human” in Human Resources
Spring Arbor career fair with (L-R) South Team Supervisor - Lara Hewson, Human Resources - Heidi Barber and Marketing Specialist - Emily Morgan. The hiring, training and administration of employees…
Asking for Help
Tina* was being abused by her husband for years. She trained her mind to find ways to avoid making him upset in the hope that it would protect her and…
The MST Duo
Mutisystemic Therapy (MST) is a family and community-based treatment program designed to help at-risk youth make better decisions. After 30 years in the food and beverage industry, Ron Jackson decided…
Keep Moving Forward
Ingham Academy is an alternative high school in Lansing that gives youth involved in the court system a chance to earn a diploma while learning necessary life skills. It is…
Searching for Safety
Being a parent can be both rewarding and terrifying, especially at 17 years old. For James*, it meant stepping up and providing for his family. James was struggling to balance…
Exploring Pure Michigan
When it comes to summer vacation, the goal is to have as much fun as possible, right? For Highfields' residential students, that’s exactly what they did! From the thrills of…
“I see progress every time I see my son”
The first Family Treatment Weekend in the Dart Family Treatment and Education Center was a success! We had a record number of families visit the weekend of July 20-22. Parents…
How much do your Air Jordan’s cost?
Financial literacy can be a challenge. Thankfully, Highfields’ residential students had the opportunity to learn about the importance of finances through to a grant from the Community Foundation’s Youth Action…
A Graduation Like No Other
(Above) Dustin speaks to friends, family members and the community about his rewarding high school experience at Ingham Academy. Written By Mark Emmert, Vice President of The Dart Bank and Chairperson of…