Family League of Baltimore City

Healthy Mother, Healthy Baby

Farhad — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:13:10 +0000

The department, partnering with the Family League of Baltimore City, has launched a campaign called “B’more for Healthy Babies” that’s hoping to improve family health. One challenge is that 40 percent of women of child-bearing age in Baltimore are obese, and obesity leads to problems for moms and for children. To read more click here

Baltimore City Dept. of Social Services is recruiting Foster Parents

Farhad — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:31:34 +0000

BCDSS is constantly recruiting new foster parents as part of their Foster Care Program. Over the past few years it has become increasingly important to generate interest among families who will consider fostering teenagers. Today teens make up 60% of children in foster care in Baltimore. They need homes and families just as much as the little ones do. To see more information click Foster Care through BCDSS

The Wallace Foundation Awards Baltimore up to $765,000

Farhad — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:23:51 +0000

The Wallace Foundation has awarded a new grant of up to $765,000 to Baltimore to strengthen its efforts to provide more high-quality after-school programs for students from low-income families. For details click Wallace Foundation Grant

After-School Programs’ Newest Activity: Supper

Farhad — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:12:03 +0000

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 Family League of Baltimore City which caterers about 200 sites throughout the city, including 81 schools. To read more click After School Programs\’ Newest Activity: Supper

Jan – Newsletter – The Family League of Baltimore City

Farhad — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:54:09 +0000

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 she will be working to align programs and resources to serve Baltimore youth and families. To read more click here

B’More fit for Healthy Babies kick-off event for the free weight loss program

Farhad — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:09:52 +0000

Baltimore mothers can lose weight, be more active, build healthier eating and cooking habits, and improve their personal and families’ overall health with the new B’more Fit for Healthy Babies program. This free program, a joint project between the Baltimore City Health Department and the Family League of Baltimore, will begin registering eligible women at an event on Saturday, Jan. 14. To read more click here

Family League Implements New Expanded Learning Initiative

Farhad — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:50:30 +0000

We are pleased to officially announce the national launch of ExpandED Schools, a new approach to reimaging the school calendar and increasing educational opportunities in schools and communities. To read more click here

New Approach to Expanding the School Day Launches Nationally, Provides Students with Full Range of Learning Opportunities

Farhad — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:36:20 +0000

NEW YORK – Students in schools in Baltimore and New Orleans are reaping the benefits of a longer school day and an exciting range of new learning opportunities through a national expanded school day initiative officially launched today. To read more click here

Newsletter – The Family League of Baltimore City

Farhad — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:27:13 +0000

Dear Friends:

Winter is almost here and the Family League has exciting news about new funding for

our programs to serve youth and families in Baltimore.

Here's what's happening at the Family League

Kevin Keegan receives No Kid Hungry Leadership Award on behalf of the Organization

Farhad — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:29:47 +0000

Kevin Keegan, the President and CEO of the Family League of Baltimore City, accepted the No Kid Hungry Leadership Award on behalf of the organization for their work to increase participation in summer and afterschool meal programs. To read more click here