The Family Tree

Specialties

The Family Tree is Maryland’s leading non-​profit organization dedicated to improving our community by providing families with proven solutions to prevent child abuse and neglect. With locations in Baltimore City and Harford, Howard and Prince George’s Counties, we are strengthening Maryland families through parent education, support services, awareness campaigns and advocacy. Our confidential 24-​hour Parenting HelpLine is a free service offered to all residents of Maryland. The Family Tree is a national affiliate of Parents Anonymous®, Prevent Child Abuse America, and The National Exchange Club Foundation.

History

Established in 1974.

The Family Tree has deep roots serving families in Maryland. The Family Tree is the resultant agency of the 1997 merger of two small, but well-​known and well-​respected child abuse prevention agencies in the state — Parents Anonymous® of Maryland and the Child Abuse Prevention Center. Backed by 30 years of pre-​merger experience and twelve years of its own, we have helped over 300,000 families statewide.

Meet the Business Owner

Patricia C.

Business Owner

Patricia K. Cronin, LCSW-​C is the Executive Director of The Family Tree, a state-​wide child abuse prevention organization that serves over 15,000 people each year.

During her tenure, Pat has continued her 25-​year career as a child advocate. She has serves as Chair of the Governor’s State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect, as well as Chair of the Maryland Partnership to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Campaign. Pat also serves on local Child Abuse Panels overseeing efforts to prevent unintentional and intentional child injuries; has presented at numerous state and national conferences and co-​authored academic papers; and served as a Board member and volunteer in various community organizations including the Charles Village Community Benefit District, the Maryland Association of Resources for Children and Families, Baltimore County Public Schools, and Church of the Nativity.