Shirley's Story
Shirley enrolled in The Family Tree’s 12-week, curriculum-based Positive Parenting Program and found the answers she needed. The program gave her something solid to learn from and she liked being able to bounce ideas off of other parents. “The classes taught me how to handle things for both my kids and myself,” Shirley says. “I really began to improve as a mother. It helped me see the good and the love, no matter how hard things were.” Today, Shirley and her son are working together to create consequences and behavior options and he is better able to handle his feelings. As for Shirley, she is now one of The Family Tree’s most dedicated volunteers. “I want to give people what was given to me: a lifeline for getting through the day.”
Lives Changed
My mom was really afraid to be a single mom; I was going to be a lot for her to handle on her own. Now she knows we can make it.
~ Jayson, Home Visiting participant
Enough Abuse Campaign
The Family Tree (Prevent Child Abuse Maryland) is leading the charge to prevent child sexual abuse in Maryland. Be part of the solution.
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Parents Anonymous Support Group
A parents support group open to the public to talk and receive help with parent-child issues.
Parents Anonymous Support Group
A parents support group open to the public to talk and receive help with parent-child issues.
Upcoming Events:
Recognizing and Understanding Child Abuse & Neglect
3-Hour Professional training session for child care providers & teachers. Approved by the MSDE, Office of Child Care in the Core of Knowledge content area.
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21st Great Chefs' Dinner
Join us on April 23rd for dinner by James Beard Award-Winning Chef Michael Schwartz of Michael's Genuine of Miami.
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