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100 Years

of Providing Unwavering Care

We are committed to the radical idea that unwavering care is something everyone deserves. For 100 years, it has been the lifeblood of our organization. We see daily the emotions and feelings that our care can awaken, and it is as unique as every soul we serve.

Over the past century, we have transformed into a comprehensive, multi-faceted, community- based human service organization. We have been nationally recognized for fostering independence through innovative programs, and for empowering children of all ages and their families. While our roots lie in foster care, adoption, and family preservation, we have evolved and continue to serve today’s needs through autism services, integrated health, and disability services.

Our future is grounded in our history of compassionate caring, and there is nothing more beautiful than the emotions we see every day created by the care provided by our team members.

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Mission

To provide expert, comprehensive services that strengthen children, adults and families impacted by abuse and neglect, autism, developmental, behavioral and physical health challenges so they can achieve whole health, well-being and maximum potential.

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Vision

We dream of a day when all children and adults are safe and have loving, strong families with the community support they need to make a unique contribution to the world.

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Core Values

Passion
We have a passion for serving, for excellence, and for improving lives

Service
We are committed to serving our clients and serving each other

Celebration
We celebrate each other, our diversity, and our clients' improvements, no matter the size

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Creating Belonging

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Our commitment to these values are central to our mission, staff, and to our positive impact with the children, families and the communities we serve.

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Careers and Jobs

Work for Judson Center

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Advocacy

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2024 Policy Priorities

Behavioral health system redesign in Michigan should be done in coordination with public/private partners so the people served are in the forefront and there is more streamlined coordination for children in foster care.

Payers continuing coverage of telehealth services on insurance plans

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) expansion of the Demonstration pilot in Michigan to include additional CCBHC’s

Address the direct care work force crisis by prioritizing increasing the compensation for workers that provide critical support and services to persons with developmental disabilities.

Lila Cherri - Chair 

Mary Albertson – Vice Chair

Steve Anderson

Nancy Short

David Grossman

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The Macomb Health Equity Council

The Macomb Health Equity Council coordinates activities that promote health equity throughout Macomb County, particularly for racial and ethnic communities for whom health disparities have been magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Macomb Health Equity Council is delighted to share the 2023 Community Impact Report. Download the report to read MHEC’s accomplishments.

Macomb Health Equity Impact Report

The Macomb Health Equity Council (MHEC) was established in August 2022 as part of a statewide initiative, funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Office of Equity and Minority Health (OEMH) in partnership with the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), designed to help combat health disparities in underserved and rural areas across the state. 

One of 11 regional health advisory councils, the MHEC plans and coordinates activities that promote health equity in racial and ethnic communities, particularly those for whom health disparities have been magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic, address regional social determinants of health needs, and improve access to quality health care. Judson Center serves as the backbone organization to support MHEC’s formation and implementation of its community-driven goals.

The goals of the Macomb Health Equity Council are:

  • A reduction in COVID-19 disparities in impacted communities specifically among Michigan’s five racial and ethnic populations:
    • African Americans.
    • American Indians/Alaska Natives.
    • Arab and Chaldean Americans.
    • Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
    • Hispanics/Latinos.
  • Planned reduction of community identified priority risk factors.
  • Development and implementation of practices and policies to promote equity and reduce health disparities.
  • Equitable distribution and efficient use of resources to support affected communities including organizations and community leaders – both existing and emerging.
  • Community-driven decision-making and priority setting.

The MHEC membership consists of 6 community members and 12 organizational members, including:

  • ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services)
  • CARE of Southeastern Michigan
  • Care Plus, Inc.
  • Chaldean Community Foundation
  • CO.OLOGY
  • Great Start Maternal Infant Health Program
  • Macomb Immigrant Service Center
  • Medical Network One Health Solutions
  • Midwest Buddhist Meditation Center
  • Salvation Army Harbor Light Division
  • The Interfaith Center for Racial Justice
  • Turning Point, Inc.
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