Protecting Children When Families Face Crisis
We support non-offending caregivers in Charles County by coordinating safety, advocacy, and system navigation to help protect minor children affected by family violence and instability.
Immediate danger? Call 911 or local emergency services.
Who we serve
Families in crisis often interact with multiple systems at once — courts, schools, social services, and community providers — without coordination or support. We focus on non-offending caregivers who are seeking to protect minor children and stabilize their family during periods of transition or crisis.
Caregivers protecting children
Support for parents/guardians working to reduce children’s exposure to violence, coercive control, or unsafe instability.
Families navigating systems
Guidance through court, school, and agency processes so families don’t face complex systems alone.
High-barrier situations
Help when transportation, disability, childcare needs, or financial abuse make it difficult to access support.
What we do
We provide coordinated, trauma-informed support designed to reduce system fragmentation and survivor burden.
Child-inclusive safety planning
Practical planning that considers children’s routines, school needs, visitation concerns, and safety risks.
Advocacy & system navigation
Support to understand options, prepare next steps, and navigate processes with clarity and dignity.
Coordinated referrals
Warm handoffs to community partners, with follow-up to reduce drop-off and improve continuity.
What we do not do
To remain focused and avoid duplication, we do not provide emergency response, shelter, long-term therapy, forensic interviews, or legal representation.
Pilot phase
We are building a coordinated access model carefully and responsibly. During this pilot phase, services are limited and may change as we learn what works best for families and partners.
Limited availability
We serve a limited number of families by appointment or referral, based on scope, capacity, and safety considerations.
Documenting outcomes
We track non-identifying service data to strengthen future coordination, funding, and responsible expansion.
Partner alignment
We collaborate with community providers and systems to improve referrals and reduce fragmentation.
Important notice
- Services are offered by appointment or referral only and are not guaranteed.
- This program does not provide emergency or after-hours crisis response.
- If you or a child are in immediate danger, call 911.
Contact & referrals
If you are a caregiver seeking support, or a professional looking to make a referral, contact us to discuss availability and next steps.
Caregivers
Request an appointment to discuss safety planning and coordinated support options.
Professionals
Referrals are accepted during the pilot phase based on capacity and program scope.
Emergency
If you or a child are in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency services.
This program is not an emergency response service.