Resources for Families

2025 Redford Goodfellows Christmas Assistance

Redford Goodfellows is accepting applications for Christmas assistance from NOW through November 15, 2025.  You can submit your application by mail, email, by appointment, or 
online at http://www.redfordgoodfellows.org/. 

For your convenience, applications are also available at the following  locations:

Beech Elementary at 19990 Beech Daly 
Hilbert Elementary at 26440 Puritan 
Redford Union Junior High at 17711 Kinloch 
Township Clerk’s Office in Town Hall at 15145 Beech Daly 
Township Public Service Building at 12200 Beech Daly 
Redford Police Department at 25833 Elsinore 
Redford Community Center at 12121 Hemingway

Redford Goodfellows Calendar  
Redford Goodfellows Christmas Assistance & Instructions

If you have any questions, please call 313-498-8475 or email  goodfellows.redford@gmail.com.

Safe Firearm Storage Notification Requirements from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)

What is the Secure Storage Law in Michigan?
Safe Storage Notice
MDHHS Webpage for multiple language versions of the safe storage notifications

Forgotten Harvest

Click on the "Find Food" link below, then click on a day to find a mobile pantry location near you. These pantries operate in non-permanent locations to reach underserved areas throughout metro Detroit and will remain open until the designated end time or until all the food has been distributed.

Find Food 
 

Gleaners Community Food Bank:

Gleaners is hosting free food distributions in your area. Anyone in need of food can attend–no appointment is necessary. **Reminder: While they do their best to keep the mobile food distributions up and running, weather delays and cancellations may occur. Before heading out to a distribution, please check their social media channels and Pantrynet website for distribution information https://pantrynet.org/mobile-distribution-events.

Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of their guests, volunteers, and their Community Mobiles are drive-thru only.

1. Each household will receive 30 pounds of groceries - Items like milk, produce, lean protein, and other shelf-stable foods are typically provided.
2. Drive-up or walk-up - Stay in your vehicle, and groceries will be placed into your trunk. Walk-up guests or those without a trunk will be provided food from a self-service table.
3. No appointment needed - You do not need to bring proof of eligibility to receive food.

If you are in urgent need of food, please call 2-1-1, and an operator will connect you to emergency food assistance in your area. If you are unable to reach Michigan 2-1-1 by dialing directly, call the statewide toll-free number: 1-844-875-9211

Special Education Services:

Please visit our Student Services webpage for more information about our Special Education Services. 

Redford Union Special Education Manual

Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE’s): 
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Discipline Requirements

Child Find

Wayne RESA's Map of Resources and Services for Individuals and Families:
Wayne RESA is happy to announce its newly developed interactive map of resources and services for individuals and families. The goal of this map is to provide families and community members with a convenient way to access a wide range of community assistance throughout the Wayne County region.

The map is user-friendly and accessible on various devices: computers, laptops, phones, and tablets. To access, click this link: Family and Community.

MiCares Program & Navigate360:

Letter to Parents/Guardians 11/1/23
Suite360 Families - Flyer 11/1/23

Click the link: https://redfordu.suite360sel.org/
See the following instructions: MiCares for Families - Login instructions

District Contact

Kellie Rakowski
Beech & Hilbert Attendance Liaison, McKinney-Vento & Foster Care
Phone: (313) 242-3821
Email: rakowskik@redfordu.k12.mi.us