Public Policy, Advocacy, and Legislation

In order to achieve our mission, Friends of the Family engages in advocacy activities, including public policy advocacy. Friends of the Family may take positions on public policy issues that meet at least one of these four criteria:

Affects the status of the Maryland Family Support Center network and its program participants
Affects the quality of early childhood education programs and services
Affects the nonprofit status or operations of Friends of the Family
Affects Friends of the Family's ability to work toward its mission

Since the merger of Friends of the Family with Maryland Committee for Children in May 2009, we have consolidated our advocacy efforts. The Public Policy Department of Maryland Family Network (our new name!) provides a strong voice for young children and their families in the Maryland General Assembly and in State agencies. The Maryland Family Network advocacy work is guided by our Public Policy Committee, which meets regularly and is open to all interested individuals. To learn more or join the discussion, click here.