Resource Library

The Blue Ribbon Project’s Resource Library is a collection of articles and guides designed to inform, support, and empower our community. Here you’ll find resources on trauma, healing, foster care, prevention, and more—each written to help children, families, and advocates build safer, stronger futures.

Healing & Resilience

Healing is possible, and resilience grows when people are given the right tools and encouragement. This section offers practical strategies, hope, and guidance for building strength and moving forward after adversity.

Prevention & Safety

Protecting children begins with awareness and action. These articles focus on preventing abuse, recognizing warning signs, promoting safety, and empowering communities to keep children safe.

Foster Care Resources

Foster families and youth in care often face unique challenges. Here you’ll find information, tools, and encouragement designed to support caregivers, foster parents, and children navigating the foster care system.

Community Perspectives

Every voice in our community matters. This section shares perspectives and lived experience from survivors, foster parents, social workers, volunteers, and advocates, the people working every day to protect children, support families, and strengthen the communities around them.

Understanding Trauma

Trauma affects children and adults in many different ways, often shaping emotions, behaviors, and relationships. These articles help explain what trauma is, how it impacts lives, and why understanding it is the first step toward healing and support.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide can impact anyone, and awareness saves lives. These articles provide information, support, and practical tools to help prevent suicide, recognize warning signs, and encourage hope for those in need.

Video Library

Watch and learn from our curated collection of educational videos. From awareness and prevention to healing and support, our Video Library offers powerful visual resources for survivors, families, advocates, and professionals.

If You Are Concerned About a Child

If you are concerned that a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect, please do not wait. You do not need proof - you only need reasonable concern. Reports made in good faith are protected by law.

If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.

Maryland Child Protective Services Hotline: To report suspected abuse within Maryland, contact the Department of Social Services statewide hotline at 1-800-91Prevent (1-800-917-7383), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Outside of Maryland - Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: Call or text 1-800-422-4453 (1-800-4-A-CHILD), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for mental health crisis support.

AI chatbots are not a substitute for trained crisis professionals. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please use the resources above. Reporting abuse can protect a child. Remember, you do not need to be certain that abuse is occurring - if you have concerns, reach out. Trained professionals will assess the situation and take appropriate steps. If you are a survivor of childhood abuse and are struggling with its effects, support is available. Healing is possible, and you deserve to access it.