Maryland Family Network

06/15/2026

Celebrate your role model. Support someone else's. Make a gift today and we'll send a Father's Day card on your behalf, with your personal message enclosed, to someone special in your life. https://buff.ly/CmUViOr

06/14/2026

This Father's Day, celebrate the dads who shaped you. 💙 A gift by June 15 helps Maryland Family Network support dads and their families across Maryland.

Give by June 15 and we'll send a Father's Day card to someone special in your life, with your own personalized message inside: https://buff.ly/CmUViOr

06/11/2026

This Wednesday May 27th, the MFN Strong Families/CBCAP team wrapped up its final grantee meeting of the year — and we couldn't let the moment pass without saying thank you. 💙

To every organization in our CBCAP network: the families and children you show up for every single day are why this work matters. You bring dedication, heart, and deep community knowledge to everything you do — and Maryland is stronger for it.

We're grateful to work alongside you. Here's to the year ahead.

06/08/2026

Delray has big dreams for his one-year-old son, Dillion.

Through MFN's Patty Center - Family Support Programs, Delray found support, encouragement, and a community that helped him grow into the father he wants to be.

In this short video, Delray shares what that support has meant for him and his family.

This Father's Day, you can celebrate the dads who matter most to you and help more fathers and families find the support and connections they need to thrive.

Make a gift to Maryland Family Network by June 15, and we'll send a Father's Day card to someone special in your life with your personal message enclosed.

👉 Give now: https://buff.ly/CmUViOr

Delray and his son Dillion both attend MFN's Kingdom Care Family Support Center. It is just one of our Patty Center - Family Support Program locations, which serves as a local place for early learning, parenting support, and community connections for expectant parents and families with children from...

06/05/2026

Brooke McConnell wanted to create a place where children could learn and grow outdoors. Today, she runs Wild Bee Woods in Accident, Maryland — one of Garrett County's newest family child care programs.

She got there with support from GOFCC, Maryland Family Network's free program that helps aspiring providers navigate licensing, training, and the steps to opening a successful child care business.

A recent article from The Garrett County Republican highlights Brooke's story alongside other dedicated providers who are helping families find the child care they need. Their experiences offer a window into both the opportunities and challenges of expanding child care in rural communities.

Providers like Pam Schroth, Ann Collins, and Misti Sharpless have spent decades supporting children and families in Garrett County. Their work strengthens communities and helps parents stay connected to the workforce.

Read their stories. 👇

OAKLAND — Two children swing beneath a tree, its canopy diverting a light rain. They are living the dream of Brooke McConnell, owner of Wild Bee Woods in Accident, a

05/29/2026

Why should you watch Make A Circle? Because the first years of a child's life are critical, and the educators who guide them deserve our attention and respect. 🧡

Join us and watch this powerful film, then stay for a conversation about the vital role early education plays in our community. Led by Maryland Family Network Executive Director, Laura Weeldreyer, and our panel of experts. This event is FREE with registration. Get your tickets now! https://buff.ly/gQ0qQGN

05/26/2026

Strong programs start with strong people.

Patty Center staff and parent leaders came together for our annual Spring Training & Conference — a day to build skills, share what's working, and connect with others doing this work across Maryland.

For our early childhood professionals, that means practical tools and new ideas they can bring back to the families they serve. For our parent leaders, it's a chance to grow, find their voice, and learn from each other.

Both matter. When providers are stronger, families are better supported. When parents lead, communities change.

Take a look at a few highlights from the day. 💙

05/21/2026

Diapers and tampons are basics — but for many families with young children, they're not always easy to come by.

This Mother's Day, MFN board member Cristin Marsh organized a supply drive through the Outreach Committee at St. David's Episcopal Church in Roland Park, Baltimore. Their generosity means these essentials will go directly to families in our community who need them.

Thank you to Cristin, the Outreach Committee, and everyone at St. David's who gave. This is what community showing up for community looks like. 💙

05/20/2026

Join us for a meaningful night out! 🌇 Maryland Family Network and GatherRound are hosting a special screening of Make A Circle, an award-winning film that dives deep into the heart of early childhood education. This isn't just a movie—it’s an opportunity to connect with fellow community members and discuss the future of child care in Maryland. A panel discussion led by Laura Weeldreyer, MFN's Executive Director, will follow the film. Register today! https://buff.ly/gQ0qQGN

05/13/2026

Are you interested in learning more about the child care legislative updates and how it will impact your business? If so, please join the Family Tree for an information session today from 1:30pm-2:30p.

Join here https://buff.ly/8M8TC7m