Maryland Family Network

09/09/2026

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09/08/2026

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09/08/2026

Child care is essential for families—and for Maryland’s workforce.

The Baltimore Banner takes a closer look at changes to Maryland’s Child Care Scholarship Program, and the difficult balance Maryland faces: expanding access for thousands of children on the waitlist while keeping child care affordable for families.

At Maryland Family Network, we know that access and affordability must go hand in hand. Families need child care they can find, afford, and count on—and providers need a strong, sustainable system that allows them to continue serving their communities.

Read more from The Baltimore Banner: https://buff.ly/2UmzNoC

Some families using childcare scholarships could go from paying $3 a week to more than $100 as early as January.

09/08/2026

ATTN early childhood leaders! Interested in building the capacity of your teams to develop stronger relationships with children, families, and colleagues? Check out this training opportunity!

Leading a child care program means taking care of the people who take care of everyone else. FAN gives directors practical tools to strengthen staff relationships, navigate challenging conversations, and know when to listen, explore, or problem-solve. ✅Less fixing. ✅More connection. ✅Stronger teams.

09/08/2026

“You may not always find balance in yourself, but you find it in community.”

For Kelli, Early Head Start has meant seeing her children grow, learn and reach milestones. It has also meant finding a community she can lean on as a parent.

She's watched her daughter go from not speaking to counting to 10, saying her own name and connecting with friends—all in an environment where she is supported and included.

And Kelli has found something, too: a village.

▶️ Watch Kelli's story and see what Early Head Start can mean for an entire family: https://buff.ly/kU8Lfov

MFN's Early Head Start Network has changed the life of Kelli and ch...

09/04/2026

🚀 We're excited to welcome David Ajdari as Maryland Family Network's new Director of Finance Operations!

A proud Maryland native, David has built an impressive career across multiple industries and brings a wealth of experience, fresh perspectives, and a people-first mindset to our team. His connection to Baltimore and passion for community make him a wonderful addition to Maryland Family Network.

Outside the office, he's a devoted classic car enthusiast who enjoys getting under the hood and bringing vintage vehicles back to life.

Please join us in giving David a warm Maryland Family Network welcome! 🎉

08/26/2026

🎉 Welcome to the MFN Team, Tatum Moss!

We're excited to welcome Tatum Moss as our new EHS Administrative Specialist at Maryland Family Network!

Tatum brings a rich and varied professional background to MFN, blending administration, leadership, healthcare, customer service, marketing, and the arts. She began her career in bookkeeping before moving into arts administration and marketing at the Drama Learning Center, where she managed projects, scheduling, and contracts while working directly with students and families.
Across every role, Tatum's throughline has been the same: keeping people, projects, and operations organized while building a welcoming, collaborative environment.

Outside of work, Tatum's creativity shines through her love of theatre, directing, and playwriting — bringing stories and characters to life both on and off the stage.

Please join us in welcoming Tatum to the MFN family! 👋

08/12/2026

🎉 Big news for Baltimore families and child care providers!

Baltimore City is investing $300,000 in the Baltimore City Child Care Resource Center, helping child care providers build stronger businesses and expand access to high-quality care for families across the city.

The funding will support coaching, licensing guidance, professional development, and business assistance for providers. It will also strengthen the Growing Opportunities for Family Child Care (GOFCC) program, helping more aspiring providers open licensed family child care businesses in neighborhoods where families need them most.

When child care providers have the tools to succeed, families have greater access to reliable, high-quality care.

We're grateful to the Baltimore City Council, the Scott Administration, and our partner, The Family Tree, for investing in Baltimore's children, families, and child care providers. 💙
Read more about the investment: https://marylandfamilynetwork.org/baltimore-city-invests-300000-to-strengthen-child-care-for-families/

08/10/2026

🎉 We're expanding support for Maryland families!

Maryland Family Network has selected six new Patty Center–Family Support Program partners to bring parenting support, early learning resources, and community connections to more families across the state.

Over the coming months, these partners will prepare to open welcoming community spaces for expectant parents and families with young children.

We're excited to celebrate each new Patty Center as it opens!

🔗 Learn more: https://marylandfamilynetwork.org/maryland-family-network-selects-six-new-patty-center-family-support-program-partners/