Latest News & Articles Caring During COVID: The Impact of the Pandemic on Maryland Child Care Providers Caring During COVID: The Effects of the Pandemic on Md's Child Care Providers MFN Statement on Reopening Child Care Returning to “normal” is not our goal—building better child care for children, families, and providers is. Over Half of Maryland’s Child Care Programs May Close Due to COVID-19 Pandemic According to a Maryland Family Network survey, 51% of child care programs in the state say they may close if families must keep children home for extended periods as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall 67% of child care businesses owners already report a financial loss due to the closures and reduced attendance. A Special Message of Thanks Thank you to everyone who responded to our #GivingTuesdayNow campaign. We are so grateful for your support. It is only because of you that our work on behalf of young children is possible. Parent Café Parent Video Winners Congratulations to the eight parents of young children who won prizes as part of the Strengthening Families Maryland Parent Café Parent Video project! 2020 Census: Count The Kids! Census results help to determine how federal funds are distrubuted to state, county, and local programs and services. Accurate data is needed to ensure that funds flow to the programs and locations where they are needed most. Time To Care Act Introduced On Thursday, January 28, Maryland Senator Antonio Hayes (Baltimore City) and Delegate Kris Valderrama (Prince George's County) introduced the Time to Care Act of 2020. Advocating For Children In Annapolis The 2020 Evening for Children's Advocacy in Annapolis took place on Monday, January 27th, and was well attended. Parent Leadership: Empowering Parents, Changing Lives Maryland Family Network's Parent Leadership program is empowering parents, supporting children, and changing lives every day. Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 5 Next page ››