Community Outreach
Giving back locally and beyond
Nancy Kaufman and the staff of Kaufman Children’s Center enjoy opportunities to make life better for children and their families. Here are just a few of the organizations with which we’ve shared our expertise, time, and financial resources.
The Autism Alliance of Michigan leads collaborative efforts across the state to improve the quality of life for individuals with autism through education, comprehensive services, community awareness, inclusion efforts, and coordinated advocacy.
The KCC is proud to help in these efforts and has sponsored and participated annually in the organization’s Navigating Autism Conference and the Michigan Shines for Autism Gala.
Friendship Circle provides assistance and support to 3,000 individuals with special needs and their families through recreational, social, educational, and vocational programming. Friendship Circle also provides support to individuals and families struggling with isolation, addiction and other family-related crises.
KCC is a supporter of the Friendship Circle’s Walk 4 Friendship, an amazing community event that raises crucial funds for the organization and awareness for children, teens and young adults with special needs.
In addition, the KCC was a sponsor of the Friendship Circle’s Perspective program, a series of six seminars that provided helpful information to parents and caregivers of individuals with special needs.
In 2015, the Friendship Circle opened the Farber Soul Center to provide a loving and inclusive environment for adults with challenges who have graduated from the Friendship Circle. The KCC took up a holiday collection to support the new center.
A major instrument of Jewish philanthropy and engagement in the Detroit area, the Jewish Federation is a community-drive organization committed to taking care of the needs of Jewish people and building a vibrant future.
KCC is a sponsor of many Federation events, especially those under the umbrella of “Opening the Doors,” an inclusion program that enables diverse learners to be included and engaged in Jewish education with their peers.
OUCARES (Oakland University Center for Autism) provides innovative programs for teachers and opportunities for individuals living with autism spectrum disorder and their families. The multifaceted approach includes education for professionals, research in the field of autism education and daily living, and support services for families.
KCC’s occupational therapy staff facilitates a sensory room each year at OUCARE’s Family Fun Day. Our OTs provide fun sensory-based activities for kids, as well as a quiet space to get away from the hubbub of the event.
Apraxia Kids is an organization that helps strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia of speech (CAS) so that each child is afforded their best opportunity to develop speech and communication.
As a well-known apraxia expert, Nancy Kaufman served as a long-term member of Apraxia Kids' professional advisory board and presented her methods at the organization’s annual conference and other events.
KCC is a long-time sponsor of Apraxia Kids' walks, contributing funds and resources to parent-led apraxia efforts in cities across the country. The walks are a wonderful way to raise both awareness about apraxia and critical funds for programs and research, as well as a chance to celebrate the persistence and resilience of children with apraxia.
JARC is a non-profit organization providing a rich continuum of services for those with developmental disabilities. Their efforts range from in-home respite care for children and young adults to independent living services and group homes for adults.
KCC is a sponsor of JARC’s Spring Elation fundraising event, which raises critical funds to support JARC’s important work. In addition, Nancy Kaufman has presented valuable information to JARC’s staff on the nature of communicative challenges.
MetroParent is an online parenting community offering expert advice, stories on parenting trends and issues, and numerous ways for parents to enrich their experiences raising the next generation.
KCC is a sponsor of Metro Parent’s Living with Autism workshop, which gives parents and professionals the chance to connect with doctors, service providers, and more. Our therapists have been featured as presenters each year, providing expert information on a variety of topics related to ASD.
Nancy Kaufman has shared her methods and experiences with thousands of undergrad and graduate students in speech-language and other communication courses. She has guest lectured at many universities, including Wayne State, Michigan State, the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Purdue, and even the University of Hawaii.
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