“Child care programs across the country are ‘afraid to stay open and afraid to close,’ caught between fear of the coronavirus and fear of financial ruin” Lillian Mongeu, The Hechinger Report Child Care Industry Needs Support The anxiety and uncertainty for the child care providers we serve is immense right now. Rhian Evans Allvin, CEO …
Baltimore City Child Care Resource Center responds to COVID-19 Read More »
As the Coronavirus pandemic unfolds, it is important for the health and wellbeing of our communities that we adhere to the requirements of social distancing – staying home if you can, and staying 6 feet away from one another when out in public. That said, it’s also important to remember that physical distance does not …
How to Stay Connected at Home While Practicing Social Distancing Read More »
The Family Tree is the Maryland Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, and we are proud to say that despite the temporary shutdown of our offices due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are continuing to provide our essential services to the families we serve. Thanks to technology, we are connecting with the parents we serve …
Our Work Continues: Home Visiting with Technology Read More »
Today is a beautiful day and we know how hard it has been to be home for this extended period of time. We want to remind you to GET OUTSIDE today!!! Whether you go for a walk, run, bike ride or just sit on your patio go enjoy some sunshine today. If you have young …
Take a moment and take a deep breath. You have made it through the first week of school closings! Remember, no one is perfect, and everyone is feeling stressed with this new reality we are facing. You are not alone. Here are some tips as you prepare for week two staying at home. As always, …
During this time of uncertainty, it can be difficult to manage learning to adjust to new routines like working from home. Luckily, we know some experts at Hersick + Webster (who helped design and manage our new website), and they have been working from home for years! We’ve highlighted some of their recent tips below. Take these …
Last weekend, The Family Tree partnered with The Franciscan Center of Baltimore to celebrate Mother’s Day. With about 200 lunches provided, it was an amazing day that we hope these families will remember for a lifetime!
On April 15, 2019, The Family Tree is hosting our 28th Annual Great Chefs’ Dinner! This event is our largest fundraiser of the year…
Volunteers are critical to the success of The Family Tree. Thanks to the help of hundreds of volunteers, we can empower over 22,000 people every year to be better parents, guardians and caregivers. In this series, we spotlight one volunteer who has gone above and beyond what we could have hoped for, extending them a …
A special recap of another amazing 2018 Holiday season for families! The Family Tree is always shining bright with the amazing spirit of our staff and volunteers, and during the holidays, that light shines even brighter! With the Family Holiday Party, our Holiday Shop, the staff gingerbread house decorating challenge, we work around the clock …
