who we are
Building Families was founded in 1920 to ensure that children were cared for in families, rather than in orphanages, where our founders believed they were most likely to get the love and support they needed to thrive. Today we hold fast to that belief, and continue this important work by mobilizing the community and providing trauma-informed care.
OUR MISSION is to share the love of Christ by helping Maryland’s most vulnerable children thrive in families.
OUR VISION A safe, nurturing family for every child. A supportive thriving community for every family.
YEARS
We’ve been strengthening families and helping children thrive since 1920!
Headquartered in Columbia, we provide services throughout central Maryland. We work with the state, churches, and other community organizations.
CHILDREN & PARENTS
Over the years we’ve served over 20,000 children in families rather than institutions.
what we do
Every child deserves a safe, nurturing family where they can grow and thrive. We make sure children are cared for in a family setting through our two key service areas: Family Strengthening and Treatment Foster Care.
Family Strengthening
Safe Families for Children® & Therapeutic Family Services
Our Family Strengthening Services are trauma-informed early interventions designed to strengthen families and keep them intact whenever possible.
Treatment Foster Care
Children of Special and Exceptional Need (CHOSEN) Our Treatment Foster Care program serves children after they’ve been removed from their home by a local Department of Social Services, placing them in foster families equipped to help them heal and thrive.
what we do
Every child deserves a safe, nurturing family where they can grow and thrive. We make sure children are cared for in a family setting through our two key service areas: Family Strengthening and Treatment Foster Care.
Family Strengthening
Safe Families for Children® & Therapeutic Family Services
Our Family Strengthening Services are trauma-informed early interventions designed to strengthen families and keep them intact whenever possible.
Treatment Foster Care
Children of Special and Exceptional Need (CHOSEN)
Our Treatment Foster Care program serves children after they’ve been removed from their home by a local Department of Social Services, placing them in foster families equipped to help them heal and thrive.