Christmas Offering 2012

Who We Are

The Board of Child Care is a nonprofit human services organization serving children and families in Maryland, West Virginia and the District of Columbia as an outreach ministry of the United Methodist Church.

Our Vision

To be a community of hope: providing an opportunity to heal, and a safe and caring environment for children, youth and families.

Core Values

• SERVICE• Skilled staff deliver multi-tiered services to meet the needs of children

affected by poverty, abuse, neglect and developmental difficulties.

• FAITH• BCC’s strong historical ties and legacy for spiritual expression are

reflected in the work of the staff, Board of Directors and volunteers.

• LEADERSHIP• BCC is blessed with talented leaders and staff who create a rich

environment to provide the best care for children and families.

• EXCELLENCE• BCC meets the highest standards of service delivery to children and

families through accreditation from the Educational Assessment Guidelines Leading toward Excellence (EAGLE).

Commitment to Faith

BCC has remained faithful to its Methodist roots, serving the Baltimore-Washington and Peninsula-Delaware Conferences.

Across the agency, children participate in spiritual life activities to enrich personal growth and provide comfort.

Our Residential Care Program

The Board of Child Care’s largest program is residential care for children and youth referred by state agencies. The program focuses on treatment and engaging experiences for youth within a structured campus setting.

The Board of Child Care offers the following array of community-based programs to meet the varying needs of children and families.• Foster Care• Strawbridge School (special education program)• Day Care & Early Education• Outpatient Mental Health Clinic• Adoption Information and Referral

Our Community-Based Services

Location: Baltimore Campus SERVICES: Residential Care, Treatment Foster Care, Adoption Services, Strawbridge School

Location: West Virginia Campus

SERVICES: Residential Care

Location: District of Columbia

SERVICES: DC Early Childhood Education Center, DC Foster Care program

Location: Pasadena, Md.

SERVICES:

Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

Location: Southern Maryland

Alternatives for Youth and Families Program

SERVICES: Therapeutic Group Homes

Independent Living Program

Treatment Foster Care

Location: Eastern Shore Campus

• SERVICES: Residential Care

Community-Based Group Homes in Maryland

LOCATIONS: Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Washington, Charles and Calvert counties

Our Volunteers: The Auxiliary

Since 1953, the Auxiliary has served as an independent volunteer organization for BCC. More than 3,000 Auxiliary members act as extended family members for BCC’s children, providing love and support at the holidays, on birthdays and during summer breaks.

Thank you Auxiliary!

Our Awards & Recognition

• BCC Auxiliary, 2010 Volunteer Group of the Year, United Methodist Association

• Thomas Curio, 2009 Administrator of the Year for Children, Youth and Family Services, United Methodist Association

• 2008 Best Practice Award, United Methodist Association

• 2008 Child Welfare Leadership Award, Thomas Curcio, Alliance for Children and Families

• 1999 Organization of the Year, United Methodist Association

Christmas & Red Stocking Offering

Every gift from you, no matter how large or small, directly

benefits the children served by the Board of Child Care and

ultimately the well-being of the community.

“And all who heard it were amazed …” Luke 2:18 (NIV)

Thank you for your support!