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...
by MRPA Team | Mar 31, 2020 | COVID-19
Dear Foster Parents and Foster Parent Providers: Over the past few weeks, our state and federal governments have taken unprecedented measures to reduce the spread of the novel virus that causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to address the...
by MRPA Team | Mar 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Please help us share this survey! The University of Washington is conducting a survey about how to improve child welfare supports to maximize the ability of reunifying children with their birth families. We want to help make sure foster parents/kinship caregiver...
by MRPA Team | Mar 23, 2020 | COVID-19
The following upcoming trainings have been moved ONLINE, In response to COVID19 and concerns for everyone’s health and safety. A few other dates have been postponed. Wednesday, 3/25/20 Complicated Children* 5:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m. | 3 Training Hours Monday,...
