Maryland Can Do Better for Children Campaign

Maryland is one of the wealthiest states in the nation. Nevertheless, our children are only in the middle of the pack or worse in areas such as education, health and safety. What does that mean? Far too many children are being left behind. We can open doors of opportunity for our young people, and make Maryland stronger – or we can slam the doors shut.

Here’s the good news: we know how to make things better. What’s needed? The will. And there’s no time to waste.

Just imagine the difference between a child’s beautiful smile and a mouthful of rotting teeth; a child thrilled to be learning, ambitious for the future, and a child dropping out of school; a child safe and loved by his family at home, and a child shuttling between one group home and another.

At every moment of a child’s life, it matters what we do. It matters what our policymakers do. And you can make a difference: join an army for children, join the Maryland Can Do Better for Children campaign, and keep the pressure on so that our leaders will do the right thing.

Bottom line: Maryland’s children need help, and they need YOU.

The Maryland Can Do Better for Children campaign promotes concrete solutions that can transform Maryland into a national model in child welfare, education, health, juvenile justice, economic security and racial equity.

Join the campaign, and fight for them!

Early Successes
in the Maryland Can Do Better for Children Campaign

Update

State Budget Gap May Force Fundamental Reforms

Wednesday brought another round of State budget cuts that will cause harm but showed careful consideration. As the State faces a large budget deficit for next year, State leaders need to consider opportunities to restructure government. Read more >>

WBAL-TV Endorses Campaign;  Outreach In Takoma Park  
  
WBAL-TV became the latest endorser of the cost-effective solutions of the Maryland Can Do Better for Children campaign, joining hundreds of influential organizations and community leaders from across the State. Meanwhile, campaign organizers recruited dozens of new supporters at the Takoma Park Folk Festival as part of an intensive effort to reach all parts of Maryland.

Senator Mikulski Endorses Children's Campaign

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski endorses the Maryland Can Do Better for Children campaign, which is intensifying its advocacy efforts. Read more >>

The number of endorsements of the Maryland Can Do Better for Children campaign now exceeds 500 from across the State, including political, business, religious, civil rights, law enforcement and community leaders and influential organizations. For the full list >>

For more information, contact
Jarvis Johnson,
Director for Organizing
301-585-5333

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