Featured Tips

Sometimes children don’t want to listen or follow instructions. Try these tips to see if it makes a difference: say your child’s name and ask that he look at you. Give simple, clear requests, use few words. Be realistic by giving instructions that you know your child is physically and developmentally able to do.

Lives Changed

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

~ Bobby, Parenting HelpLine participant

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Our Partners are an essential part of the work we do at The Family Tree. Without many of them, Maryland's families would not be able to survive. Our thanks to all of them.

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State of Maryland Department of Human Resources
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Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems
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State of Maryland, Department of Education
State of Maryland, Department of Juvenile Services
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Featured Tips

Lives Changed

Partners

Our Partners are an essential part of the work we do at The Family Tree. Without many of them, Maryland's families would not be able to survive. Our thanks to all of them.

Public Agencies

Nonprofit Organizations