by MRPA Team | May 27, 2020 | 2020 Resource Parents of the Year
Congrats to Katie & Tom Johnson on their nomination as the Kent County 2020 Resource Parent(s) of the Year. We applaud the Johnson family for their continued love, consistency, and sacrifice when providing for youth in care. Thank you.
by MRPA Team | May 26, 2020 | 2020 Resource Parents of the Year
We are pleased to highlight Stephanie Law as the Calvert County 2020 Resource Parent(s) of the Year. Thank you Stephanie for your thoughtfulness and unconditional love towards youth in care.
by MRPA Team | May 26, 2020 | 2020 Resource Parents of the Year
Join in the celebration as we congratulate the Wicomico County 2020 Resource Parent(s) of the Year, Megan and Frank Baker. It is an honor to highlight such an amazing and selfless family.
by MRPA Team | May 26, 2020 | 2020 Resource Parents of the Year
In the spirit of #GivingTeusday we give thanks to Patricia and William McDermott, the Worcester County 2020 Resource Parent(s) of the Year. We truly appreciate your unwavering love and dedication to youth in care.
by MRPA Team | May 26, 2020 | 2020 Resource Parents of the Year
Congratulations to the Anne Arundel County 2020 Resource Parent(s) of the Year, Abigail and Everett Devries. Along with their commitment to providing care for youth, the Devries family are advocates for reunification and assist with parental training.
by MRPA Team | May 22, 2020 | 2020 Resource Parents of the Year
Today we highlight Tiffany Patterson for her well-deserved nomination as the Harford County 2020 Resource Parent(s) of the Year. We thank you for your structure, consistency, and more importantly unconditional love towards our youth in care
by MRPA Team | May 22, 2020 | 2020 Resource Parents of the Year
We are thrilled to announce Daniel and Melanie Andrew as the 2020 Resource Parent(s) of the Year for Caroline County. The Andrew family are responsible caregivers with big hearts who truly understand the foster care process. We cannot thank them enough.
by MRPA Team | May 22, 2020 | 2020 Resource Parents of the Year
Every May, dating back to 1988, when President George H.W. Bush proclaimed May as National Foster Care Month, the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) takes the opportunity to acknowledge and recognize the tremendous contributions of resource parents....
by MRPA Team | May 22, 2020 | 2020 Resource Parents of the Year
As the Executive Director of the Maryland Resource Parent Association, I get the privilege to work alongside many dedicated resource families and staff who are committed to the children of Maryland. Everyday this caring group of individuals give tirelessly of...
by MRPA Team | May 20, 2020 | 2020 Resource Parents of the Year
Representing Baltimore County, April & Amanda Loomis have fostered over 15 children making them more than qualified nominees of the 2020 Resource Parent(s) of the Year. The Loomis’ optimism, positivity, and commitment to the care of foster youth are unmatched....