Featured Tips

Keep stress under control. All parents have pressure. The most helpful method of dealing with stress is to learn to predict the events that cause these feelings and to develop effective stress management skills. Try these simple methods to break your stress: get a good night sleep; take a stand against over scheduling; develop hobbies.

Lives Changed

In comparison to when I entered the support group, my boys have improved tremendously. My sons have gone from having 36 school absentee days, to my 9-year-old recently receiving all As and one B and my 12-year-old continually making the honor roll. It is amazing.

~ Brad, PA parent

History

Changing the Lives of Maryland's Families for Four Decades

The Family Tree has deep roots serving families in Maryland. The Family Tree is the resultant agency of the 1997 merger of two small, but well-known and well-respected child abuse prevention agencies in the state - Parents Anonymous® of Maryland and the Child Abuse Prevention Center. Backed by 30 years of pre-merger experience and twelve years of its own, we have helped over 100,000 families statewide.

Organizational History & Milestones

1973	Passed Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment Act (CAPTA)
1974	Founded Parents Anonymous® Chapter in Maryland. Serviced delivered in Baltimore City & Prince George’s County
1982	Founded Child Abuse Prevention Center (CAPC). Services delivered in Anne Arundel & Harford counties
1997	Merged Parents Anonymous® and CAPC to form The Family Tree, bringing services to Baltimore City and Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Harford and Baltimore counties
2000	Developed “A Vision for the Future” Strategic Plan
2003	Opened The Family Tree’s new headquarters at 2108 N. Charles Street
2004	Completed the Campaign for The Family Tree
2006	Named Maryland Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America
2007	Celebrated 10 years of service. Met the $600,000 challenge grant from the Charles T. Bauer Foundation
2008	The Family Tree receives AAA Accreditation (the highest rating) from the National Exchange Club for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Launch of the Strategic Plan for Statewide Center of Prevention for Child Abuse

2010

The Family Tree earns the prestigious Seal of Excellence from the Maryland Association of Non-Profit Organizations