Our Story: Centers For Family Development, Inc. (CFDI) is a private, non-profit comprehensive family counseling agency that was originally established in 1978 as Black Family Development, Inc. (BFDI) by the Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers (DNABSW). By establishing BFDI as a family counseling agency, the DABSW sought to promote and provide quality community-aligned social work services in Detroit. Since that time, BFDI has grown to accommodate the increasing demand for a variety of specialized family-focused counseling and services in the community.

In 2023, BFDI was one of three organizations to be federally funded as a Certified as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This milestone marked a significant expansion of the agency’s scope, including the integration of physical health care services and enhanced counseling support.

In 2025, BFDI’s Board of Directors’ and Executive leadership reflected upon BFDI’s growth and transformation. To better represent its broadened vision and holistic approach to care, the name Centers For Family Development, Inc. (CFDI) was adopted; while maintaining Black Family Development, Inc. as the organizations assumed name.

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2026 CFDI Annual Hope & Healing Gala Celebration

A Royal Affair with Tuxes and Tiaras

Team Members