While most summer activities were either cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Highfields’ residential students were able to participate in basketball camp in late-August thanks to a grant…
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Learning to Trust
When Luis* and his family moved from Mexico to the United States, he had a difficult time transitioning. Luis struggled with change, especially in a new environment…
Someone to Lean On
After finally being adopted, Keona and her sister Alyssa thought they could enjoy a forever home. Two years ago, their world was turned upside down by their adopted mom’s passing…
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…
Color Me Resilient!
Mental wellness comes in many shapes and sizes, helping people of all ages. Thanks to the Jackson Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee, high school age youth had an opportunity…

Coaching On and Off the Court
Thanks to generous donors at our Golf Outing, our residential students participated in one week of basketball camp! Maurice Benson from Games Solid Skills Training took the opportunity to coach…

Highfields Wins MAAA State Championship
“How do you want to be remembered?” – Head Coach, Matt Rau For the first time in over a decade, Highfields’ basketball team brought home a State Championship from…

Becoming Independent
“Highfields has changed my life” - Marcus Marcus came to Highfields’ residential treatment program in 2016. He needed to work on his anger, learn how to get along with…