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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The Family Tree is excited to announce that the 29th Annual Great Chefs’ Dinner has been turned into a live online event! On Monday, April 27, 7:30 pm, you can join the dinner from the comfort of your own home. Click on the link below to reserve your virtual seat. We look forward to updating you on our important work
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With the Coronavirus pandemic keeping us at home, parents are in need of support now more than ever. In response, The Family Tree’s Parenting Education staff are getting creative and using online tools to empower parents at home in several different ways, including live parenting classes on Zoom, on-demand video workshops that are available at
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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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UPDATED 4/13/2020 Below is a list of all the latest resources we can find to support your families’ needs during the COVID-19 epidemic. If you find anything else useful you think everyone should know, please message us on social media and we will add here. We hope to keep this page up-to date with the
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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
The COVID-19 epidemic is unlike anything we’ve seen before, and the challenges facing families are immense, widespread, and at times frightening. Now more than ever, The Family Tree is focused on reaching parents and children where they are, using every available tool and communication channel we can leverage. With schools closed, children at home, and
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