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Press releases, policy newsletters, and legislative updates from Family League of Baltimore.
- Legislative Update
Family League Maryland General Assembly Wrap Up 2024
Baltimore, MD - April 15, 2024 - The 2024 Legislative Session has concluded with the passing of the state budget and increased funding to Family League and Local Management Boards across the state, in addition to priority bills.
- Legislative Update
Family League Legislative Agenda 2024
Baltimore, MD - February 20, 2024 - Family League will continue to prioritize legislation with a primary focus on healthy babies, school readiness, school success, family stability, and community safety.
- Press Release
Family League Announces New Team Leaders and Structure
Baltimore, MD – February 8, 2024 - Family League of Baltimore announces the elevation of key staff members to new roles and adds a Chief of Staff, Chief Financial Officer and two new Senior Directors to the organization. These changes were made to continue a path toward operational excellence in pur
- Press Release
Family League Chief Program Officer Steps Down After Seven Successful Years Implementing Programs for Baltimore Families
Baltimore, MD - January 23, 2024 - Family League of Baltimore announces the resignation of its Chief Program Officer, Khalilah Slater-Harrington. Slater-Harrington during her seven years with Family League implemented and initiated programs that led to positive impacts for Baltimore families. Slater
- Program Update
Paid Volunteer Opportunity for Baltimore Residents to Shape the Work of the Family League
Family League of Baltimore and Morgan State University School of Community Health and Policy in partnership with Share Our Strength and CLLCTIVLY, announce the 21 recipients of $200,000 in Adaptive Village Small Grants. Adaptive Village Small Grants program is dedicated to supporting grassroots lead
- Press Release
Family League of Baltimore Celebrates 31 Years of Service, Honoring Six Community Partners
Baltimore, MD —As the designated Local Management Board (LMB) for Baltimore City, Family League invested more than $21.4 million to 81 community partners, benefitting more than 25,000 children, youth, and adults this year. Thursday, November 10, 2022, Family League will reopen its doors for the firs
- Press Release
Family League of Baltimore Announces Recipients of $200,000 Adaptive Village Small Grants
Family League of Baltimore and Morgan State University School of Community Health and Policy in partnership with Share Our Strength and CLLCTIVLY, announce the 21 recipients of $200,000 in Adaptive Village Small Grants. Adaptive Village Small Grants program is dedicated to supporting grassroots lead
- Policy Newsletter
Public Policy Newsletter: January 8th, 2020
As we stand poised for the start of the Maryland General Assembly’s 2020 Legislative session today at 12pm, Family League looks forward to working within our coalitions to advance policy measures that will further support the transformative work we undertake throughout the year to significantly impr
- Policy Newsletter
Public Policy Newsletter: April 10th, 2019
This week saw the close of the 439th Legislative Session. Family League’s Policy Team spent the past 90 days working closely with Baltimore City’s Delegates and Senators to pass several key pieces of strong public policy that we believe will support the wellbeing of children and families across our
- Policy Newsletter
Public Policy Newsletter: March 26th, 2019
We are down to the final wire in the 2019 Legislative Session – this is the 12th week, and there are only eight days remaining before the 90th and final day, also known as “Sine Die” (pronounced sigh-nee di-ee). Family League is working around-the-clock to advance policies that will support Baltimor
- Policy Newsletter
Public Policy Newsletter: March 12th, 2019
We are past the halfway point of the 90-day Legislative Session in Annapolis, and some big deadlines are ahead! Next Monday, March 18th, will mark the 69th day of Session, which is the Opposite Bill Crossover Date. This means that bills must be passed out of either the House or Senate, and sent to t
- Policy Newsletter
Public Policy Newsletter: February 20th, 2019
We are now one-third of the way through the 90-day Legislative Session in Annapolis. Family League is working around-the-clock to advance policies that will support Baltimore’s children and youth - check out our 2019 Legislative Priorities Packet to learn more about the work we’re doing and the bill
- Policy Newsletter
Public Policy Newsletter: February 6th, 2019
The 2019 Legislative Session is in full swing down in Annapolis! Family League is working around-the-clock to advance policies that will support Baltimore’s children, youth, and families - check out our 2019 Legislative Priorities Packet to learn more about the work we’re doing and the bills we’re h
- Policy Newsletter
Public Policy Newsletter: January 23rd, 2019
The 2019 Legislative Session is in its third week, and things are already moving ahead at full speed! Family League’s Policy Team has been on the ground, briefing legislators and working on our priority bills. Check out our 2019 Legislative Priorities Packet to learn more about the work we’re doing
- Policy Newsletter
Public Policy Newsletter: January 9th, 2019
It’s the start of a new year, which also means the beginning of the 90-day Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session is upon us! The Session officially kicks off at 12pm today. This is a big year for Family League in Annapolis. Aside from welcoming in many amazing new Baltimore City Delegates an
- Policy Newsletter
Public Policy Newsletter: February 7th, 2018
Family League’s Policy Team is working hard to support the passage of legislation that meets our priorities of ensuring that in Baltimore, babies are born healthy, students succeed in schools, and families are safe and stable. Distribution of Legislative Priorities to Baltimore City Delegation We sh
- Policy Newsletter
Public Policy Newsletter: January 24th, 2018
Family League’s Policy Team has jumped into the swing of the legislative session and is working hard to support the passage of legislation that meets our priorities of ensuring that in Baltimore, babies are born healthy, students succeed in schools, and families are safe and stable. Earned Paid Sick
- Policy Newsletter
Public Policy Newsletter: January 10th, 2018
It’s the start of a new year, which also means the beginning of the 90-day Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session. From today until April 9th, the Policy Team at Family League of Baltimore will be working hard with our local coalitions and partners, along with legislators from around the stat
- Policy Newsletter
Family League Policy Newsletter: August 2017
Since the conclusion of the 2017 legislative session, Family League’s Policy Team has been hard at work keeping local stakeholders informed about our work, listening closely to the priorities highlighted by our city’s youth, and monitoring federal legislation that may directly affect our partners wh
- Press Release
Governor’s Office for Children FY18 Funding for Family League
Baltimore City Base Funding: $2,478,978 Competitive Funding: $442,124 Board Support: $743,693 Community Schools - Supporting Community School Coordinators at 21 Community Schools who will work with community and school stakeholders to build a network of resources, and assisting families in navigatin
- Legislative Update
MD Legislative Wrap-Up For The 2017 Session
Dear Friends, The 437th legislative session is now over! Family League was proud to provide testimony and support for numerous bills addressing the needs of Baltimore’s children and families, which the Maryland General Assembly passed this year. We’re proud of our Policy Team, Matt Quinlan and Shamo
- Legislative Update
Family League Legislative Updates 3.27.17
View in your browser Lorem ipsum dolor que ist Legislative Review State Legislation: SB230 | Maryland Healthy Working Families Act After many amendment proposals and hours of debate, the Senate passed the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act by a vote of 29-18. While Governor Hogan has indicated th
- Legislative Update
Family League Maryland Legislative Updates 3.13.17
Lorem ipsum dolor que ist The Legislative Week in Review State Legislation: Children of Incarcerated Parents SB853 Maryland Equal Access to Food Act of 2017 (3/9, Senate Finance Committee, 1 pm) Family League submitted testimony in favor of the Senate version of a bill that would repeal the year-lon
- Legislative Update
Family League Maryland Legislative Updates 2.27.17
View in your browser Lorem ipsum dolor que ist The Legislative Week in Review HB425- Suspensions and Expulsions (2/14, Ways and Means Committee, 1 pm) Family League submitted testimony in support of the elimination of suspensions and expulsions for prekindergarten students, citing negative education
- Legislative Update
Family League Maryland Legislative Updates 2.13.17
View in your browser Lorem ipsum dolor que ist Last Week in Annapolis Earned Sick Leave | HB 1 / SB 230 Earned sick leave hearings took place in the House and Senate committees this week. Family League submitted testimony of support for earned sick leave, which would go a long way in providing suppo
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