by MRPA Team | May 15, 2020 | 2020 Resource Parents of the Year
First up, is Kristen & Nate Crew from Montgomery County. The couple truly embodies the foster care philosophy of loving and caring for children temporarily or permanently. It is an honor to congratulate the beautiful family. Thank you for all that you do.
by MRPA Team | May 15, 2020 | 2020 Resource Parents of the Year
Let’s Celebrate Maryland’s Foster Parents! A message from the Maryland Department of Human Services The Maryland Department of Human Services hereby proclaims May, 2020 as Foster Care Month in Maryland. May 31, 2020 is further recognized as National...
by MRPA Team | May 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
MRPA would like to share this opportunity to take part in a study being sponsored by Loyola University. Their invitation follows. We are conducting a research study, Sleep Health among Children in Foster Care, to better understand the sleep health and behaviors of...
by MRPA Team | Apr 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Maryland Department of Human Services, Social Services Administration (DHS/SSA) is striving to increase authentic partnerships between staff, resource parents, and biological parents to improve safety, permanency, and well-being outcomes for children. DHS/SSA is...
by MRPA Team | Apr 14, 2020 | COVID-19
Excerpt: In normal times, child care is the backbone of our nation’s economy; without it, millions of parents cannot go to work or attend school, and our economy would suffer. But these are not normal times and the spread of COVID-19 threatens our child care system on...
by MRPA Team | Apr 12, 2020 | COVID-19
Even though we are all social distancing, there is still assistance available if you need it for correctly installing car seats! Sign up for a video appointment, and keep your child safe in the car when you’re on the road! Book Your...
by MRPA Team | Apr 8, 2020 | Event Notifications
CONFERENCE UPDATE The National Foster Parent Association’s Board of Directors has announced the cancellation of this year’s NFPA Annual Education Conference scheduled for June 18 – 21, 2020. The NFPA Annual Conference has built a reputation as one of...
by MRPA Team | Apr 2, 2020 | Articles, COVID-19
“It’s difficult to help them understand what’s going on,” a foster father said. “Sometimes even we don’t understand.” Read the full article HERE.
by MRPA Team | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
A message from the Maryland Department of Human Services. We’ve gone blue for National Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙. Learn the signs of abuse/neglect and how to report suspected instances by visiting bit.ly/2o2ibsp. Together, we can keep kids...
by MRPA Team | Mar 31, 2020 | COVID-19
Beware ⚠️: Social Security phone and email scams will likely increase during the COVID-19 pandemic! Check out this tip sheet provided by the Social Security Administration to learn what to look out for. Scams may be reported at oig.ssa.gov. — with Social...
