Parenting Resources
At Black Child Welfare, we understand the challenges and joys of parenting. That's why we have compiled a comprehensive list of parenting resources from various sources to provide you with support and guidance. Whether you're looking for tips on discipline, child development, or mental health, we've got you covered. We invite you to explore the resources on our page to find valuable information to help you on your parenting journey. Additionally, we welcome your input! If you know of any resources that you think would be beneficial to others, please don't hesitate to contact us. Together, we can create a supportive community of parents and caregivers.
Mental Health Support
Children Mental Health Matters
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
Postpartum Support International
Maryland Behavioral Health Administration (BHA): BHA offers information on mental health services, crisis intervention, and substance use treatment resources in Maryland.
Maryland Crisis Hotline: This 24/7 hotline provides immediate support and crisis intervention for individuals and families facing mental health emergencies. Hotline: 1-800-422-0009
Mental Health Association of Maryland: This organization offers resources, advocacy, and support for individuals and families dealing with mental health challenges.
Postpartum Support International - Maryland Chapter: This organization offers support and resources for parents dealing with postpartum mental health issues.
NAMI Maryland (National Alliance on Mental Illness): NAMI offers support groups and resources for parents and families dealing with mental health challenges.
Behavioral Health System Baltimore (BHSB): BHSB provides information on mental health and substance use services in Baltimore City, including crisis services and resources.
Sheppard Pratt Health System: Sheppard Pratt provides a wide range of behavioral health services, including outpatient and inpatient care for children, adolescents, and adults in the Baltimore area.
Baltimore City Health Department - Behavioral Health System: Offers information on mental health services and resources available within the city.
Mental Health Association of Maryland: This organization provides resources, advocacy, and support for individuals and families dealing with mental health challenges in Baltimore.
University of Maryland Medical Center - Department of Psychiatry: Offers psychiatric services and mental health support for adults and children in Baltimore.
Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. (BCRI): BCRI provides crisis intervention and support services for individuals and families in Baltimore who are experiencing mental health crises.
Nutrition and Health Resources
Black Women’s Health Imperative
Maryland Medicaid Maternal and Child Health Programs
Baltimore City Healthy Start Program
Community Supports
Maryland Coalition of Families: They provide resources and support for families navigating the mental health and behavioral health systems in Maryland.
Maryland Parenting Resource Centers: These centers offer parenting education, support groups, and resources to help parents improve their parenting skills and mental well-being.
Maryland Family Network: Offers resources and support for families, including access to child care and parenting programs that can relieve some stress for parents.
Parent’s Place of Maryland- They help families obtain education and health care services for their children with disabilities; work to improve education and health care for all children; train and inform parents and professionals on a variety of topics; and connect children with disabilities to community resources that address their needs.
The Family Tree- Offer a wide range of free programs and resources that will give you the tools you need to raise healthy, productive children.
Maryland Child Support Enforcement Administration
Maryland Child Care Resource Network
Maryland State Department of Education - Division of Early Childhood Development
Head Start Programs in Maryland
Baltimore County Parent Resources
Patty Center- Offer free, educational and health-related services to parents and their children ages birth through three.
Parenting Books and Guides
Very Intentional Parenting: Awakening the Empowered Parent Within by Destini Ann Davis
The Strong Black Woman: How a Myth Endangers the Physical and Mental Health of Black Women
by Marita Golden
Dear Black Dads: Wisdom for Your Journey to Fatherhood by Jamal J Myrick
Parenting for Liberation by Trina Greene Brown
The Warrior Method, Updated Edition: A Parents' Guide to Rearing Healthy Black Boys by Raymond Winbush PhD
What Every Black Parent Needs to Know About Saving Our Sons: Institutionalized Racism, Society, and Raising Black Children by Marita Golden
Spare the Kids: Why Whupping Children Won't Save Black America by Stacey Patton
Black, Pregnant & Loving It! by Dr. Suzanne Greenidge-Hewitt and Yvette Allen-Campbell
Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in America by Nefertiti Austin
Online Communities and Forums
Black and Married with Kids- Provides articles, videos, and resources on marriage, parenting, and relationships in the black community.
Mocha Moms, Inc. - A national support and networking organization for black mothers.
My Brown Baby- A blog and resource site focusing on parenting, culture, and the experiences of black families.
Successful Black Parenting Magazine - Provides articles, advice, and resources for black parents.
Essence Parenting - Parenting section of Essence Magazine with articles and advice for black parents.
Black Women Do Breastfeed- A resource for black mothers on breastfeeding and lactation support.
Black Children's Books and Authors - A resource for discovering books that reflect black children and families.
Black Fathers Now- A podcast and platform dedicated to highlighting and supporting black fathers.
Brownicity - Offers resources and workshops on raising multi-ethnic and racially diverse families.
Black Mom Connection- A community organization supporting the well-being of black mothers.
Every Mother Counts- Black Maternal Health Resource List
Black Wellness and Prosperity Center- Black Maternal Health https://www.blackwpc.org/
Black Mamas Matter Alliance, BMMA- Advocating Black Maternal health, rights and justice.
National Birth Equity Collaborative Creates solutions that optimize Black maternal and infant health through training, policy advocacy, research and community-centered collaboration.
Moms Rising -Nonpartisan organization pushing for cultural and legislative change.
The Black Maternal Health Caucus - Aims to raise awareness within Congress to establish black maternal health as a national priority and explore and advocate for effective, evidence-based, culturally-competent policies and best practices for health outcomes for black mothers.
Black Women’s Health Imperative - National organization dedicated to black women and girls’ health and wellness.
Black Women Birthing Justice - A collective of African-American, African, Caribbean and multiracial women who are committed to transforming birthing experiences for Black women.
Every Mother Counts -Working to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for everyone, everywhere.
Black Women for Wellness- Black Women for Wellness has been working for over 20 years for maternal and infant health for Black women. Programs include nutrition education, chronic disease prevention, breast cancer support, reproductive justice, environmental justice, sexual health education, civic engagement and policy work.
Maryland Families Engage- Database of resources contains links to child development, family engagement initiatives, mental health, nutrition, literacy and more.
Teen Parent Supports
Montgomery County Teen Parent Support Program
Young Parent Support Center (Essex, MD)
Hearts and Homes for Youth- Has a Teen mother program called Damamli, dedicated to supporting pregnant and parenting teen mothers in Maryland, placing emphasis on educating young mothers to be able to thrive independently.
Family Options Program (Howard County)- A teen parenting program for high-risk pregnant and parenting teenagers who live in Howard County. Supports young families to reach their fullest potential by providing home visiting, group meetings, and case management services.