Maryland CACs Recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month The month of April is Nationally recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year, many Maryland jurisdictions have planned outreach activities to spread awareness to the community about the work of our CACs and information about preventing maltreatment. MCA
Read more →Unexpected Benefit of Working Remotely By Susan B. Hansell, State Chapter Director at Maryland Children’s Alliance Like everyone else I know, I’ve been physically isolated from work colleagues since March, when our offices closed and we began working remotely in response to the Covid pandemic. At first, it
Read more →Maryland’s First Electronic Storage Detection Dog The Harford County Sheriff’s Office’s has introduced its newest law enforcement canine, K-9 Sata, a certified electronic storage detection (ESD) dog; the first ESD canine in Maryland! ESD K-9s are
Read more →Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services and the Maryland Department of Human Services Joins Maryland Children’s Alliance to Release Public Service Announcement to Increase Awareness of Child Abuse, Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic Encourages Community Members to Stay Connected; Report Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
Read more →Maryland Children’s Alliance greatly appreciate the Governor’s support for defining the work of the CACs as mission critical. This effort led to the acquisition of some very hard to get Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) via Maryland’s Department of Health. We are also very grateful for Lt. Erika
Read more →Take a moment to enjoy the people of the Kent County CAC in this brief, touching video demonstrating how we can join together while apart. The Kent County Child Abuse Prevention Month campaign included a Facebook Series designed to support, connect, and empower families in their community.
Read more →This year the CRICKET Center is planting many pinwheel gardens throughout the county, including this one at the Lion’s Club (which provide support for the CAC on a regular basis). As Director, Wendy Myers, says, “It won’t be the same as the huge one in the sand
Read more →In this 2019 photo, the Frederick County team celebrates Wear Blue Day. The Child Advocacy Center of Frederick County has focused their Child Abuse Prevention activities on using social media to connect with families in the community, providing resources and other helpful information. Please check out their
Read more →The Somerset County CAC planted their annual Pinwheel Garden in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. While few people attended the ceremony, many more will see it as they drive past. Share
Read more →Manny, the Baltimore Child Abuse Center’s facility dog. says thank you to the BCAC Medical Clinic staff and all Healthcare staff working hard every day to keep everyone safe. Share
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