The Skillman Center for Children

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We are located inside the Skillman Building, located at 100 East Palmer, Detroit. 

(the corner of Palmer and John R – one block east of Woodward, and two blocks north of the Detroit Institute of Arts.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a landmark to help you find the Skillman Building. This sculpture is in front of the building.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Map

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Map of 100 E Palmer St
Detroit, MI 48202-3822

 

Directions  

  • From I-94 East toward Port Huron, get off at the Woodward Avenue Exit and follow the service drive to John R. Turn right on John R, drive south (approx. one and a half blocks) to Palmer.

  • From I-94 West toward Chicago, get off at the Woodward Avenue Exit and follow the service drive to John R. Turn left on John R., cross over the expressway and drive south (approx. one and a half blocks) to Palmer.

  • From I-75 North, get off at the Warren Exit. Turn left on Warren, over the Expressway and take it to Woodward. Turn right on Woodward and drive north four blocks to Palmer. Turn right on Palmer and drive one block to John R.

  • From I-75 South, get off at the Warren Exit. Turn right on Warren, and take it to Woodward. Turn right on Woodward and drive north four blocks to Palmer. Turn right on Palmer and drive one block to John R.

  • From the Lodge/M-10 North, get off at the Forest Exit. Turn right on Forest, and take it to Woodward. Turn left on Woodward and drive north five blocks to Palmer. Turn right on Palmer and drive one block to John R.

  • From the Lodge/M-10 South, get off at the Forest Exit. Turn left and cross the Expressway. Take Forest to Woodward. Turn left on Woodward and drive north five blocks to Palmer. Turn right on Palmer and drive one block to John R.

Parking

Parking is available in the lot behind the Skillman Building off John R. It costs $3.50 to park. Please be sure you have exact change in dollar bills or quarters for the parking machine.  If you are just dropping off materials, there is also free 15 minute parking directly behind the building.

 

Hours

The hours are now reduced. It is open Monday and Tuesday: 9am to 2pm, Wednesday and Thursday: 11:30am to 4:30pm, and closed on Friday.

 

The drop box is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30pm to 7:30pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. It is inside the building on the first floor near room 123. 

 

Skillman Center for Children 

Wayne State University

100 East Palmer, Detroit, Michigan 48202

 

Phone (313) 872-7166  FAX (313) 872-7126 Email - skillmancenter@wayne.edu

 

Click  here for location and hours.

 

Mission: The Skillman Center for Children acts as a catalyst of change for urban children, youth and families while contributing significantly to the preparation of professionals, the capacity of community organizations, and the generation and dissemination of research-based information and analyses that inform both practice and public policy.