Providing Solutions. Preventing Child Abuse.

The Family Tree is Maryland's leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving our community by providing families with proven solutions to prevent child abuse and neglect. A national affiliate of Parents Anonymous®, Prevent Child Abuse America, and The National Exchange Club Foundation, The Family Tree offers volunteer-supported programs and services that aide and educate individuals, families, and communities.

Summer Time is Family Time!!

As summer vacation continues, many families are planning their family vacations. While traveling can be exciting, it can also be stressful for parents and children. To help you make the most of your vacation, click below for tips on traveling. › Learn More

Best. Party. Ever.

Join Baltimore Magazine at the best party ever on August 26, 2010 from 6-11 p.m. at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center at the Hippodrome. Benefits The Family Tree. Use code TC01 when ordering tix on-line. › Learn More


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Carlos' Story

Carlos was just four months old when his mother called the Family StressLine. His mom was working more than 40 hours a week despite her postpartum depression, and his dad was working well into the evening hours. Carlos was a colicky baby and would sometimes cry for hours on end. His mom was feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and barely able to cope with the demands on her life. She started having thoughts of hurting her baby and those feelings scared her. She felt ashamed because she loved her son and wanted to be a good mother. That’s when she called our Family StressLine. The Family Tree-trained counselor listened, offered support, and reassured her there were positive steps she could take. She also recommended Mom join a local Parents Anonymous® Group so that she could talk to other parents going through similar situations, and feel less alone. At the end of the call, Carlos’ mom sounded calm and she agreed to a safety contract.





Lives Changed

Grandma was not used to caring for three kids. The StressLine gave her the help she needed.

~ Bobby, StressLine participant

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12:00pm

Parents Anonymous Support Group-Village of Lake View

A parents support group open to the public to talk and receive help with parent-child issues.


JUL
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26

6:00pm

Parents Anonymous Support Group

A parents support group open to the public to talk and receive help with parent-child issues.