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The Ruth H. Young Center for Families and Children is committed to delivering and evaluating community-based services for children and families at risk for maltreatment and related problems. Goals: - To prevent child abuse and neglect through community-based, family strengthening outreach services.
- To comprehensively assess the needs and strengths of families who are at risk for child maltreatment.
- To provide intervention for families who are struggling to meet the needs of their children; including in-home support and services.
Community-Based Activities: Family Connections, operating in West Baltimore, helps families meet children’s basic needs and prevent neglect. Services provided by social workers and social work interns help enhance safety and well-being. Grandparent Family Connections, also operating in Baltimore, helps grandparents, who have assumed the role of primary caregivers, meet children’s basic needs and prevent neglect. Services provided by social workers and social work interns enhance safety and well-being. top
last modified on
July 11, 2005
Matt Conn
Director, Office of Communications |
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