Our Staff is working harder than ever to be sure we can still reach parents where they are during this crisis. It has not been easy for anyone to adjust to this new normal or working at home, playing at home, teaching at home and everything in between! Our Family Support Services staff took some […]
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We are approaching the end of month one with schools closed and most people staying home with their children. This is a huge change for many families, and by now the ideas are probably running thin on how to keep children entertained and happy. Hopefully, you are starting to adjust to your new routine, and
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Having the ability to see friends and family face-to-face is difficult right now and some children might be struggling with this isolation. One of the ways children may be able to engage in activities with their friends is to incorporate virtual play dates. With the use of Facetime, Google Duo, WhatsApp and Skype, children are able to enjoy fun activities with their
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“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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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!
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