Life has many challenges, but eating shouldn’t be one of them. Some students said there was a time when they didn’t know what their next meal would be, or…
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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…
Celebrating Black History Month
Every year, Highfields celebrates Black History Month with inspirational speakers, off campus activities, and a Black History Month dinner. All of the special programs are designed to inspire…
A Collective Voice
New youth council empowers students, like Xandir and Jordan (pictured above) Thanks to the influence of the Building Bridges Initiative, Highfields is enhancing programs and creating new opportunities for…
Thanksgiving Poem
Why I'm Thankful By: Jordan I'm thankful for my family because they keep me going even when I want to give up. I'm thankful for God because without God I would…
Sit, Fetch, and Heal
Therapy dogs help students who are dealing with trauma. Did you know that pets can be more than just cute and cuddly? Dogs, for instance, can be trained…
Trauma-Informed Campus
New upgrades throughout Highfields’ campus will benefit students. The majority of Highfields residential students have been victims of trauma. It affects how they respond to situations and their willingness…
New Making Memories Program
Thanks to a grant from the Lansing Exchange Youth Foundation, residential students and their families spent a day having fun and making memories together! What does a day at…