About

Working to improve the quality of life for children
and families in Baltimore City.

The Family League of Baltimore City is your connection to the community! We collect and analyze data on both community-based and citywide strategies; provide information on state supported and privately funded programs; and help to plan and develop grassroots community resources—all designed to improve the well being of children and families in Baltimore City.

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Success Story

Turning a Life Around

Darcy Leonard had been a substance abuser since the age of 9. And while there were long periods of sobriety throughout her life, when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia – and prescribed strong painkillers for both – Leonard fell into a downward spiral…

Today, Leonard is clean and sober and reunited with her children, thanks to the help of the Family Recovery Program.

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What’s New

Jan – Newsletter – The Family League of Baltimore City

Staff News at The Family League of Baltimore City. Steve Herr joins The Family League as the Chief Information Officer. In his role Steve will direct the organization’s data evaluation strategy and will establish partnerships to build FLB’s information capacity. In another news Samantha Mellerson got promoted to Chief Program Officer, in her new role [...]

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Latest Event

After-School Programs’ Newest Activity: Supper

At some schools and community centers across the country, baked chicken, steamed broccoli, apple slices, whole-wheat rolls, and milk are on the menu—but not just at lunch. Across Maryland, which began serving USDA-funded suppers in 2009, more than 10,000 meals are served every evening. A majority of those are provided in Baltimore in coordination with The [...]

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Disproportionate Minority Contact Reduction Initiative

Coordinated by the Family League, the Baltimore City Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Reduction Initiative works to create an equitable and fair system of juvenile justice.

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B’More for Healthy Babies

In response to this public health crisis, leaders from the corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors came together to launch an innovative and far-reaching initiative to prevent infant deaths and promote better family health – B’more for Healthy Babies.

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Family Recovery Program

Every month, dozens of children in Baltimore are removed from the custody of parents who are abusing drugs. Helping those parents break free from addiction, demonstrate responsibility and be reunited with their children poses significant challenges.

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