Family League of Baltimore

Family League of Baltimore Family League of Baltimore leads, develops and implements collaborative solutions to help Baltimore's children lead better lives.

https://linktr.ee/familyleagueofbaltimore Family League mobilizes resources and empowers communities to meet our bold goal: by 2030, all children in Baltimore will be born healthy, succeed in school, graduate high school and transition into higher education and/or the workforce. We do this by focusing our work in three areas: Strengthening Organizations, Leading Collaboration and Influencing Systems. We empower and fund organizations to create programs that support the accomplishment of our bold goal (e.g. one of the areas we’re currently addressing is babies born healthy, attendance, community schools, helping students become college and career ready). Further, we ensure the programs we fund are of high quality and collect data as to their role in improving lives. Family League targets its investments around key transition points in a child’s lifeβ€”when they enter kindergarten, move on to high school and graduate to higher education and/or the work force.

It's Coordinators' Appreciation Week! πŸŽ‰ This week, Family League joins the Coalition for Community Schools and advocates...
09/15/2026

It's Coordinators' Appreciation Week! πŸŽ‰

This week, Family League joins the Coalition for Community Schools and advocates across the country in celebrating the Community School Coordinators who make our Community Schools strategy possible.

Coordinators are the connective tissue of every Community School β€” linking students, families, and neighbors to the resources, programs, and support they need to thrive. In Baltimore, that means:
🀝 Partnering on the Baltimore City Community School Steering CommitteeπŸ“š Collaborating with Baltimore City Public Schools on professional development for Coordinators
🏫 Delivering high-quality Out-of-School Time programming in 75 Community Schools citywide

We're proud to do this work alongside City Schools, the City of Baltimore, and the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL), which leads the Coalition for Community Schools nationally.

To every Coordinator holding it down for Baltimore's students and families: we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you for making our schools and communities stronger, safer, and more welcoming for all. πŸ’™

Last week, Family League of Baltimore joined Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Taylor, City Counc...
09/13/2026

Last week, Family League of Baltimore joined Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Taylor, City Council leadership, and fellow B'more for Healthy Babies partners at the Infant Safe Sleep Press Conference in Cherry Hill β€” a call to action as the city works to prevent sleep-related infant deaths.

Family League's Senior Director of Community Impact, Melissa Moore, reflected on the moment: "Seeing elected officials, healthcare leaders, community organizations, and parents stand together around one message was both inspiring and urgent. Safe sleep saves lives. By working together to promote the ABCDs of safe sleep and ensuring families have access to clear, consistent information, we can help prevent avoidable tragedies and give more Baltimore babies the opportunity to thrive."

B'more for Healthy Babies remains a core part of Family League's investment in Baltimore's families, and we're proud to stand alongside the collaborative of organizations working every day to keep our youngest residents safe.

πŸ“ž Families can receive free Safe Sleep education and a portable crib by calling 410-649-0500, option 2.

Every child in the City of Baltimore deserves a fair chance to thrive β€” and last year, we invested $21.6 million to make...
09/12/2026

Every child in the City of Baltimore deserves a fair chance to thrive β€” and last year, we invested $21.6 million to make that possible. πŸŽ‰

We're proud to share Family League of Baltimore's 2025 Annual Report: "Investing With Intention."

In FY2025, we deployed $21.6 million across 64 community partners, directly reaching more than 18,000 children, youth, and adults citywide. This year also marked a shift in how we tell that story β€” aligning our work across Cradle to Career Education, Healthy Families, Economically Secure Families, and Safe & Thriving Communities in step with Gov. Wes Moore's ENOUGH Initiative and Mayor Brandon M. Scott's Action Plan

A few highlights from the year:
πŸ“š 8,135 youth served through Community Schools & Out-of-School Time β€” 26% above target
🏠 $6.3M+ in cumulative housing support anchored since 2020
πŸ† Featured as a national case study by The Wallace Foundation and The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
βœ… Third consecutive Platinum Transparency Seal from Candid GuideStar

"Every page of this report tells the same story from a different angle: what happens when a city decides that no single program, and no single sector, can end child poverty alone." β€” Demaune Millard, President & CEO

Read the full press release:https://familyleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Press-Release_2025-Annual-Report.pdf
Explore the 2025 Annual Report: https://issuu.com/familyleague/docs/family_league_2025_annual_report

MAKING CONNECTIONS. IMPROVING LIVES.

International Overdose Awareness Day / Hope Lives Here LaunchThis week, Baltimore marked International Overdose Awarenes...
09/01/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day / Hope Lives Here Launch

This week, Baltimore marked International Overdose Awareness Day and launched Hope Lives Here β€” Mayor Brandon Scott's new campaign to end the stigma around substance use disorder and treat it as the disease it is. https://www.baltimorecity.gov/hope-lives-here

Family League of Baltimore has long stood behind that same belief. Through The Family Recovery Program, we support substance use recovery and family-centered treatment. Through our Local Care Team, we coordinate care across the systems families are navigating β€” schools, courts, housing β€” so no one has to figure it out alone. Stigma is often the first barrier that has to fall before healing can begin.

At Saturday's Overdose Community Day and Monday's press conference, we saw a city choosing compassion and evidence over shame.

We also want to recognize City Solicitor Ebony Thompson, whose litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors has secured hundreds of millions in restitution for Baltimore β€” funding that is directly fueling campaigns like this one.

To every family who has lost someone, and every family still fighting: we see you, and we're with you.

πŸ“£ Reminder: Applications are still open for the FY27 OST 2 RFA!There's still time to apply for this exciting opportunity...
08/27/2026

πŸ“£ Reminder: Applications are still open for the FY27 OST 2 RFA!

There's still time to apply for this exciting opportunity to bring high-quality Out-of-School Time programming to Baltimore City students.

Quick update: this opportunity now focuses on two sites β€” Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove and Wildwood Elementary/Middle School.

Don't wait β€” details and the application here: https://familyleague.org/funding-opportunities/

Family League is excited to release our FY27 Out-of-School Time Programming in Community Schools RFA β€” an opportunity to...
08/10/2026

Family League is excited to release our FY27 Out-of-School Time Programming in Community Schools RFA β€” an opportunity to lead high-quality OST programming at three Baltimore City Community Schools.

We're seeking community partners to provide:
-> Comprehensive Programming β€” a minimum of 100 days, at least 8 hours per week, including daily academic enrichment, diverse enrichment activities, and nutritious meals or snacks
-> Equity-Centered Design β€” culturally responsive, intentional programming that reaches students with the highest levels of need and prioritizes equity and inclusion
-> Youth Voice & Engagement β€” opportunities for students to co-create and lead in shaping program content and structure
-> Strong School Partnership β€” collaboration with school leadership, families, and community stakeholders, anchored by a principal letter of support
-> Quality & Accountability β€” adherence to Weikart PQA self-assessment, external assessment, and program improvement planning

This investment will fund OST programming at:
πŸ“ Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove
πŸ“ Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School
πŸ“ Wildwood Elementary/Middle School

By layering OST into the Community School Strategy, partners can leverage existing school infrastructure to more holistically respond to the needs of students and families β€” helping youth explore new ideas, build 21st-century skills, and experience success outside the traditional school day.

Key Dates:
πŸ“… Pre-Proposal Conference: August 18, 2026
πŸ“… Application Deadline: September 4, 2026
Access the full RFA and submit your proposal at https://familyleague.org/funding-opportunities/

MAKING CONNECTIONS. IMPROVING LIVES.

Family League is excited to release our FY27 External Assessor RFQ β€” an opportunity to conduct independent program quali...
08/06/2026

Family League is excited to release our FY27 External Assessor RFQ β€” an opportunity to conduct independent program quality observations across Baltimore's Out-of-School Time (OST) network.
We're seeking external assessors to support:

-> Preparation & Planning β€” attending kickoff, coordinating schedules with OST site managers, and reviewing assessment protocols
->Site Observations β€” completing up to 10 external assessments, observing full program offerings and documenting objective evidence
-> Scoring & Documentation β€” scoring School-Age and Youth PQA tools and submitting through the Weikart Center's Online Scores Reporter
-> Collaboration & Reflection β€” engaging with Family League's Quality AmeriCorps VISTA for coaching and joining the end-of-season debrief
-> Training & Certification β€” completing PQA Basics and External Assessor Reliability Training (EART), with costs covered upfront by Family League

External Assessors are central to Family League's implementation of the Weikart Center's Youth Program Quality Intervention (YPQI) model β€” generating the objective data that helps funded partners identify strengths, set improvement goals, and elevate youth experiences citywide.

Key Dates:
πŸ“… Pre-Proposal Conference: August 12, 2026
πŸ“… Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Access the full RFQ and submit your proposal at https://familyleague.org/funding-opportunities/

MAKING CONNECTIONS. IMPROVING LIVES.

Family League is excited to release our FY27 Program Quality Consultant RFQ β€” an opportunity to help lead continuous qua...
07/23/2026

Family League is excited to release our FY27 Program Quality Consultant RFQ β€” an opportunity to help lead continuous quality improvement across Baltimore's Out-of-School Time (OST) portfolio.

We're seeking a consultant to support:
External Program Quality Assessments (PQA) β€” coordinating scheduling, assessor onboarding, and certification tracking
Self-Assessments & Program Improvement Plans (PIPs) β€” supporting rollout, technical assistance, and follow-up
Summer PQA Planning β€” strengthening readiness and systems for future implementation
Scores Reporter & Data Management β€” tracking quality data and preparing reports for leadership and funders
Professional Development Coordination β€” supporting trainings, kickoffs, calibrations, and debriefs

This role is a key part of Family League's implementation of the Weikart Center's Youth Program Quality Intervention (YPQI) model, helping ensure high-quality, positive youth development experiences across the city.

Key Dates:
πŸ“… Pre-Proposal Conference: July 29, 2026
πŸ“… Application Deadline: August 18, 2026

Access the full RFQ and submit your proposal at https://familyleague.org/funding-opportunities/

MAKING CONNECTIONS. IMPROVING LIVES.

As National Summer Learning Week (July 6–10) comes to a close, Family League is proud to have joined the National Summer...
07/14/2026

As National Summer Learning Week (July 6–10) comes to a close, Family League is proud to have joined the National Summer Learning Association and communities nationwide in celebrating the power of summer learning.

This summer, alongside the Mayor's Office and City Council, we awarded nearly $1,000,000 to more than a dozen youth development partners delivering programming at 24 sites across City of Baltimore β€” keeping kids safe, engaged, and learning all summer long.

Grateful for NSLA and all our partners who make this work possible.

Family League of Baltimore is excited to release our FY27 Peer Capacity Builders RFQ β€” an opportunity for staff of curre...
06/25/2026

Family League of Baltimore is excited to release our FY27 Peer Capacity Builders RFQ β€” an opportunity for staff of current Family League Funded Partners to lead high-quality peer learning experiences for their fellow Funded Partners across Baltimore.

We're looking for peers ready to step into roles like:
-Professional Learning Community (PLC) Lead, Peer Mentor & Seminar Lead- guiding peers through structured, collaborative learning
-Fireside Chat SME, Panelist, Moderator & Keynote Speaker β€” sharing expertise through engaging discussion
-Resource Fair Lead, Shadowing Lead & Peer Site Visit Lead β€” building skills through hands-on, experiential learning

Key Dates:
πŸ“… Pre-Proposal Conference: July 1, 2026
πŸ“… Application Deadline: July 21, 2026

Eligible applicants must be employees of a current Family League Funded Partner (grantee) in good standing.

Access the full RFQ and submit your proposal at πŸ‘‰ https://familyleague.org/funding-opportunities/

MAKING CONNECTIONS. IMPROVING LIVES.

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2305 N Charles Street, Ste 200
Baltimore, MD
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