In July 2025, the Maryland Coalition of Families and Manatt Health, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration, published the The…
Amplifying Family Voice The Maryland Coalition of Families prides itself on authentically representing family voice across the state so that policymakers and legislators understand the…
The Maryland Coalition of Families is proud to have been awarded the 2026 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America. Employers…
The new year has begun, and Maryland’s legislative session is officially underway. Over the coming weeks, lawmakers will make decisions that directly affect children, families,…
Holiday Self-Care Tips for Parents and Caregivers Because taking care of you helps you show up for your family. The holidays are often described as…
The Maryland Coalition of Families is proud to share our annual Impact Report highlighting all the ways we helped ease the journey for Maryland families…
Save the Date: February 12, 2026 Family Day in Annapolis is one of MCF’s most empowering and uplifting events of the year. Parents and caregivers…
We know these are extremely difficult times for many families across Maryland. Food insecurity is a real threat and an additional stressor on families already…
When choosing gifts for those navigating problem gambling, SUD, or mental health challenges, it’s essential to be mindful of what may be supportive or potentially…
MCF’s Director of Peer & Organizational Development, Dr. Stephanie Hutter-Thomas, Offers Insight into Navigating Grief Grief can be experienced by many forms of loss and…
Our Expert Family Peer Support Specialists Weigh In on the Best Ways to Navigate the IEP Meeting! If you’re a parent or caregiver of a…
At MCF, 70% of the families we support have a school-aged child with mental health challenges. Our Family Peer Support Specialists know first-hand how…