Family Partnership of Frederick County

Family Partnership’s “Sunshine Committee” coordinated a celebration for our dedicated staff! We are the sum of our parts and we work well together to create a great center for our participants! Go Team FP!

At Family Partnership, we value ALL!
Today Ms. Martha and Ms. Cheryl presented a lesson on diversity and inclusion. Participants shared stories of experiences and desires for a more inclusive society. We began a bulletin board where staff, visitors and participants are able to create a joint vision for us all!

Congratulations are Due! We are excited to present our latest "Attachment Vitamins" superstars! One of our services specialists, Ms. Bev, led and encouraged as this group of parents completed a 10 week series which focuses on the effects of trauma on children's development. The "Attachment Vitamins" curriculum is just one of the parenting tools we use at Family Partnership to support our participants in a healthy parenting journey!

Family Partnership Youth take on a Job Fair! We took some of our youth participants to a job fair at Frederick Community College today! They were prepped during our career exploration classes to be ready in advance. During the job fair, our staff stayed close by to offer support and guidance when needed. Job offers are sure to follow! We are so proud of our youth and are here to see them soar!

Frederick County Government, MD Human Resources staff will be at Frederick County Public Libraries C Burr Artz Library in Frederick on Tues. Sept. 10 beginning at 6:00 p.m. for their College, Trade, & Scholarship Information Fair.

Discuss opportunities to work in one of our skilled trades to help keep a well-maintained Frederick County growing and thriving 🛠

Join our next Baby Shower on Friday, August 23. Join family friendly activities and learn about prenatal care and other community resources available to you.

PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/zAAXe7uWsyz5usS36

We are also accepting donations! To donate to our Baby Shower, cash and tax-deductible gifts, please contact us.

For more information, please email Nancy Noriega at [email protected] or Nitza Rivas at [email protected]

Most needed items are:
• New strollers
• New car seats
• Pack n' plays
• Disposable diapers
• Baby clothing
• Baby bottles and cleaner
and other items you would gift for a baby shower

Do you know someone who needs Dental Care? Next week on Wednesday, August 28th, we are accepting walk-in dental appointments at Mission of Mercy's Taneytown Clinic between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 38 W. Baltimore Street, Taneytown. This is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Insurance coverage is never required at Mission of Mercy.

If you know someone who could use a filling or extraction, please share this with them.

Visit amissionofmercy.org for more info!

Hot days are perfect for water play at Family Partnership. Our little friends had so much fun splashing and spraying this week!

Today is International Youth Day! Many know about Family Partnership's programming for parents and young children but did you also know that we serve YOUTH at our center? We help YOUTH complete GED diplomas and discover career goals with wrap around services in a safe nurturing environment!

Our newest graduate! We are all so excited to be a part of her accomplishments and will watch proudly to see what she achieves next!

The remnants of ☔️ are dumping a lot of rain on us today and tomorrow-- remember to turn on your headlights when driving in the rain so others can see you and never attempt to drive through flooded roadways .

Our own Ms. Avanti and Mr. James representing for us at National Night Out! Stop by, say hello, and learn about all that Family Partnership and Frederick County’s Division of Family Services has to offer!!

Spending quality time together is one of the greatest gifts families can give one another. Not only does sharing quality time strengthen and build family bonds, but taking the time to connect face-to-face also provides a sense of belonging and security for everyone in the family. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/45iqUcM

Family Partnership helped "Stuff the Bus" with school supplies for students of Frederick County Public Schools today. Best wishes for an outstanding school year!

Attention all parents and caregivers!

It’s important to remember that lifeguards should never replace your active supervision in or around water. Even when lifeguards are present, always keep a watchful eye on your children. Lifeguards are trained professionals who play a critical role in maintaining pool safety. However, they have numerous responsibilities and may not be able to focus solely on your child at all times. So, whether you’re at a public pool, a water park, or even in your own backyard, prioritize constant, capable, and close supervision and have

We have trained car seat techs at our center. Participants can get assistance to be sure each seat is installed correctly.

About half of all car seats put in place by parents and caregivers are not installed correctly. ⚠️👶

Find the proper steps here: NHTSA.gov/CarSeats

Due to a regional fiber outage, landlines at all Frederick County Government offices are not working. The outage does NOT impact emergency calls to 9-1-1. If you need to reach someone at FCG today, please email them or call their cell phone number.

Julia, our social work intern, led a wonderful workshop on refilling our cups after life's obligations empty them. We finished with a soothing meditation.

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of hot car tragedies. It’s a sobering
reminder that even the most routine of tasks can have devastating consequences.
It only takes minutes for a car to become dangerously hot, even on mild days.
Remember these crucial tips:
• Look before you lock: always check the backseat before leaving your vehicle
• Create reminders: place your purse, wallet, or phone in the backseat as a visual reminder that your child is on board
• Spread awareness: share this message to raise awareness and prevent hot car tragedies
Let’s work together to ensure that every child is safe and protected from the dangers of hot cars.

How lucky were we to have Farm to School Frederick at our center! Parents and children learned healthy cooking tips, received fresh food and tasted delicious treats!

healthierfrederick.org/2024survey

Calling all community expectant mothers! Join our next Baby Shower and learn prenatal care and other community resources available to you.

REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIUFgBz0fbaU5assp1gpkpluFq-8c3_dRZX6hrfscr7nenBw/viewform