Year: 2018
Christmas in Vassar
This year, Christmas in Vassar started on December 8th when a semitruck full to the brim with Christmas donations pulls up next to the gymnasium. Thanks to Operation Good Cheer,...
Dreamforce 2018 Recap
Wolverine Human Services is always looking for ways to enhance the field of Child Welfare Services. In addition to our focus on our Mission and ability to implement new and...
Employee Turkey Giveaway
For 31 years, one of the many benefits of working for Wolverine Human Services has been the gift of a Thanksgiving turkey. As a young man, Robert E. Wollack worked as a butcher in...
31st Annual Last Chance Golf Outing Recap
This year’s Last Chance Golf Outing took place on Monday, September 24th. Although it was a chilly, rainy day, golfers from all over Michigan managed to bring the heat! Orchards...
Detroiters Celebrity Fowling Tournament Recap
Wolverine Human Services could not have asked for a better Saturday to host the Detroiters Celebrity Fowling Tournament in collaboration with Comedy Central! The fowling...
Program Spotlight: Victors Substance Abuse Treatment (VSAT) Program
Located in Detroit, MI, the Victors Substance Abuse Treatment (VSAT) Program is committed to facilitating recovery and wellness management skills for adolescent clients living...
31st Annual Awards & Scholarship Banquet
At this year’s Awards & Scholarship Banquet, we celebrated some truly remarkable individuals and families. We began the evening by honoring our Executive Team, Board of...
Meet Ms. Breonna Thompson!
Meet Ms. Breonna Thompson! She has been with WHS for a little over a year working at our Clarence Fischer Center in Vassar. She enjoys working with kids for many reasons. First,...
National Conference on Juvenile Justice Recap
Wolverine Human Services had the honor of attending the National Conference on Juvenile Justice from March 18th to the 21st in San Diego, California. Here, our representatives had...
Teacher Appreciation Week: Meet Connie Loveland
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we would like to recognize Connie Loveland. Ms. Loveland is the Lead Teacher at Wolverine Growth and Recovery Center and has taught at...
Meet Mr. Anthony Ivey!
Meet Mr. Anthony Ivey! He has been with Wolverine for 1.5 years at our Pioneer Work and Learn site working with the male population. He enjoys working with kids because it makes...
Congrats, Diamond!
Diamond came to WHS after getting in trouble and spending time with the wrong group of friends. Diamond struggled in her program at first, but today, she is a high school graduate...
Meet Brooke Moore
Brooke Moore started her job as a Transition Coordinator in the Fall of 2016. Her favorite part about her job is seeing the change in the kids as they work through the process....
Meet Sarah Diegel
Sarah Diegel just had her 3-year anniversary at WHS. She is a transition teacher at Clarence Fischer Center. Some things Sarah teaches are Life Skills, Money Management, Cooking,...
Meet Mr. John Lee
Mr. John Lee has been with WHS almost 13 years. He has 3 grown sons and loves his job. His favorite thing is “working with these fellows.” He takes great pride in teaching...
WHS Annual Report 2017
Hello and Welcome to Wolverine Human Services!
Since 1987, Wolverine Human Services has become the largest child welfare agency providing treatment services to children and...
Social Workers: Leaders. Advocates. Champions
Every year, the month of March has been designated by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) as National Social Work Month. During this designated month, social...
Program Spotlight: Wolverine Center Victors Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Victors Substance Abuse Treatment (VSAT) Program is committed to facilitating recovery and wellness management skills for adolescent clients living with the challenges of...
Antonio and Jayelin’s Graduation
On Friday, February 23rd, Antonio and Jayelin earned their high school diploma and GED. Congratulations to Antonio and Jayelin and we wish you the best in the future! Jayelin’s...
Treatment Spotlight: Wolverine Growth & Recovery Vassar Shelter Program
In January 2018, Wolverine Human Services opened the WGRC Vassar Shelter Program, which is short term emergency programming for male clients age 12-17. The WGRC Vassar Shelter...
Alexis’ Graduation
On Friday, January 19th, WHS celebrated the high school graduation of Alexis. Congratulations Alexis! Alexis graduated from CFC School on January 19, 2018, and she demonstrated...
Meet Ms. Denita Rider!
She has been employed with WHS for 1.5 years as a Youth Care Worker at our Wolverine Growth and Recovery Center. She chose to work at Wolverine because she knew she wanted to work...
Torrent Consulting & WHS
Although Torrent Consulting did not officially launch until 2012, Daniel McCollum and Phil Brabbs began their journey 7 years earlier. Their partnership started as a...
Meet Mr. Michael Clark!
He has been with Wolverine since July 2002. Mr. Clark is what we would call a well-seasoned youth care worker at our Wolverine Growth and Recovery Center! He enjoys working at...
WHS Annual Report 2016
Dear Wolverine Friends and Supporters,
It is always a busy and exciting year when in the last year Wolverine Human Services served 1200 youth. In foster care and adoptions we...
Dreamforce: Disney World for Business Innovators
The magical experience that a child feels during their first time at Disney World is filled with characters to meet, things to see, rides to enjoy, and a feeling of...
