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Illustration of hands holding a camera for Foster Friends Picture Day

Picture Day is sponsored by our Foster Friends Program. The Foster Friends Program is all about fun, friendship, and making memories! We host parties, special celebrations, and exciting activities for kids in care. It's a chance to laugh, play, and feel like a part of a big circle of friends who truly care.

This event is for youth in care to get professional pictures, either by themselves or with their special people.

Stay tuned for dates and registration information from DSS and CASA on how to sign up for our Blue Ribbon Project Picture Day event. 

Event Date 09-01-2026 12:05 am
Event End Date 11-30-2026
Individual Price Free
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A free, 4-hour child abuse awareness training program by The Blue Ribbon Project. Learn to recognize the signs of abuse and neglect, respond to disclosures, and understand mandated reporting in Maryland. Designed for law enforcement, educators, social workers, CASAs, foster parents, and community members. Certificate of completion provided. Registration required.

Event Date 09-16-2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Individual Price Free
Volunteers joining hands together in teamwork at The Blue Ribbon Project

Our Public Volunteer Day is a chance for community members to come together and volunteer at The Blue Ribbon Project. Join us at our facility in Crownsville helping organize, sort, and put away donations as well as pack backpacks for our Backpacks of Love program. This event is free and open to members of the general public (Registration Required). 

 

Event Date 09-23-2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Cut Off Date 09-22-2026 9:00 am
Slots Available 9
Individual Price Free
Person covering their face with their hands, representing awareness of child abuse and neglect

A free, 4-hour child abuse awareness training program by The Blue Ribbon Project. Learn to recognize the signs of abuse and neglect, respond to disclosures, and understand mandated reporting in Maryland. Designed for law enforcement, educators, social workers, CASAs, foster parents, and community members. Certificate of completion provided. Registration required.

Event Date 10-07-2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Slots Available 11
Individual Price Free
Person covering their face with their hands, representing awareness of child abuse and neglect

A free, 4-hour child abuse awareness training program by The Blue Ribbon Project. Learn to recognize the signs of abuse and neglect, respond to disclosures, and understand mandated reporting in Maryland. Designed for law enforcement, educators, social workers, CASAs, foster parents, and community members. Certificate of completion provided. Registration required.

Event Date 11-05-2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Slots Available 13
Individual Price Free

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.