Maryland Family Network
From family support and early learning to statewide advocacy, Maryland Family Network helps families, child care professionals, and policymakers build a Maryland where every child can thrive.
Families
Parenting takes more than love—it takes support. We partner with families to build strong starts with trusted care, community, and connection.
Providers
When early childhood professionals thrive, children soar. We partner with early educators to strengthen their programs and their futures.
Advocates
Policy that works for families works for Maryland. Together, we’re shaping lasting change.
Who We Are
At MFN, we believe every child deserves a great start in life. That means having strong families and safe, high-quality places to learn and grow.
We do this by:
Supporting Families: We lead a network of Patty Centers and Early Head Start Centers across the state where children can thrive, and adult caregivers can find resources, guidance, and a supportive community. Also, by ensuring parents have access to quality child care, we help them stay on the job and support Maryland’s economic health for years to come.
Improving Child Care: We help child care providers get the training, tools, and support they need to offer the best possible care for our youngest learners.
Speaking Up for Kids: We advocate for policies that improve the lives of children and those who care for them.
When our children succeed, Maryland succeeds.
What We Do
From family programs to pilots, studies, lectures, and partnerships, MFN’s work spans a wide range of audiences and areas.
Family Support & Early Learning
We operate a statewide network of Family Support Centers and Early Head Start programs that provide free, high-quality supports for families with infants and toddlers.
These centers help parents build stability, strengthen parenting skills, and support their children’s healthy development.
Child Care Access & Quality
We connect families to child care through LOCATE: Child Care and help providers build strong, sustainable programs through coaching, professional development, and technical assistance.
Advocacy & Systems Change
We amplify the needs of families and early educators at every level of government. Through research, partnerships, and policy leadership, we work to ensure child care is treated as the essential investment it is.
Learn More About Our Work
Explore how we help Maryland strengthen families, support providers, and help communities give every child a strong start.
Get Involved
When you support Maryland Family Network, you join the movement to transform Maryland into a state where every child has an equitable and strong foundation. From donations to advocacy, there are plenty of ways to join our mission.