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A Changing Narrative – Foster Care in Maryland

SEPT. 21st, 2010 from 6:30-8:30 PM in the atrium of UMB’s School of Social Work (525 W. Redwood St. Baltimore, MD) 21201

FORMER DHR Secretary Brenda Donald, University of Maryland School of Social Work Dean Richard Barth and former foster youth describe an improving foster care system at an event intended to foster connections between media professionals and the child welfare community.

When Brenda Donald, Secretary of Maryland’s Department of Human Services, resigned this summer to assume her current position at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, DHR had much to celebrate. From … Read more

Video – Baltimore Foster Youth Mom finds Stability

Video – Baltimore Foster Youth Mom finds Stability

In this 1 minute video, we get a glimpse into the life of 18-year-old Baltimore native Tellita Crawford who as a teen mother statistically faced long odds to finish high school, let alone start college. Luckily for Tellita, a family cared enough to take her into their home to provide stability and with the support of the Parent/Child Foster Care Program at Casey Family Services, is currently enrolled at Baltimore City College and has a part-time job.

 

Fostering Media Connections (FMC) is a project of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption … Read more