Maryland has shown its commitment to young children through a series of investments and legislation but much more is needed. Learn more.

In January, National polling data told us that nearly three fourths of voters, across party lines, said they would be willing to provide local funding for early care and education by increasing their own taxes. As we now head full-steam into the 2022 general election season, we need to be asking candidates: “Are you ready to give the people what they want?”

Maryland will become a haven for women seeking freedom of reproductive choice. Yet many, mostly poor women of color, will not have access to the refuge Maryland and other states provide. Let’s agree to provide a solid future for their children regardless of our personal politics.

There’s a diaper problem in America. They are too expensive yet absolutely necessary. Now experts say that a lack of fresh diapers can cause sleep problems for young children. 

Policy makers in New Mexico found a way to pay for a year of free child care for nearly every family who needs it. These are the kinds of bold ideas that can benefit us all. 

A new study from Harvard University provides further evidence of the immediate physiological effects on children of living in poverty. It also shows us some the potentially dangerous long-term effects. (Photo by iStock/PALMIHELP. )  

Old Blue Eyes words still ring true: It was indeed a very good year, for young children. 

A new trend is emerging among women billionaires: they are giving to organizations that support families with very young children. 

In Maryland, a child is reported abused or neglected every 10 minutes.. For that reason, Maryland Family Network recently awarded The Family Tree a near quarter of a million-dollar grant to help further their mission of strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect. 

Every child should grow up in safe and supportive environments. Together, we can end child abuse and neglect.