The Family Recovery Program Brings Staff Together for an All-Staff Retreat
The Family Recovery Program (FRP) recently brought its team together at the Sage Center for an all-staff retreat focused on teamwork, professional development, collaboration, and continued growth.
The retreat provided staff members with an opportunity to step away from their daily responsibilities, connect with colleagues, reflect on their work, and explore new ways to strengthen the services provided to the families we serve. With team members working across different roles and program areas, creating opportunities to come together is an important part of maintaining strong communication and a shared commitment to FRP’s mission.
Throughout the retreat, staff had the opportunity to share experiences, discuss new systems, and learn about upcoming trainings and opportunities for professional development. These conversations encouraged collaboration, helped strengthen connections across the team, and created space for staff to exchange ideas about how we can continue improving our work.
At The Family Recovery Program, we understand that supporting families affected by substance use disorders requires dedication, compassion, and a coordinated approach. Our case managers, peer recovery specialists, administrative staff, and other team members each play an important role in helping parents navigate recovery, work toward reunification, and build stable futures for themselves and their children.
Taking time to invest in our staff is an important part of investing in the families we serve. By strengthening our teamwork, expanding our knowledge, and improving communication, we can continue to grow as a program and provide meaningful support to parents and children throughout their journeys.
We are grateful to our dedicated staff for their continued commitment, hard work, and willingness to learn and grow together. The retreat served as a reminder that while each team member contributes in their own unique way, we are united by one mission: strengthening families and helping create brighter futures for children.
At FRP, growth happens together. We look forward to continuing to build on the connections, ideas, and lessons from our time together at the Sage Center.
The Family Recovery Program Hosts Informative CINA Training for Staff
The Family Recovery Program (FRP) would like to extend a sincere thank you to Attorney Haley Lichterman, Deputy Chief of the Parental Defense Division at the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, for visiting our team and providing an informative training on Child in Need of Assistance (CINA).
The training brought together FRP case managers, peer recovery specialists, and administrative staff to strengthen their understanding of the CINA process and its role in supporting children and families involved in the child welfare system.
CINA, which stands for Child in Need of Assistance, refers to a legal process in Maryland involving children who require court intervention and protection because they may not be receiving the care or attention needed for their safety and well-being. Understanding this process is especially important for professionals who work closely with parents and children navigating family court, child welfare services, and reunification efforts.
Attorney Lichterman shared valuable information and insight to help our team better understand the legal framework surrounding CINA cases and the importance of collaboration among the professionals involved in supporting families. Opportunities like this allow our staff to expand their knowledge, strengthen communication, and gain a deeper understanding of the systems that affect the families we serve.
At The Family Recovery Program, we recognize that supporting families requires a team approach. Our work involves partnering with parents as they address substance use disorders, engage in treatment and recovery, and work toward safe and healthy reunification with their children. Building our staff’s knowledge of the legal and child welfare systems helps us better understand the challenges families may face and how we can support them throughout their journey.
We are grateful to Attorney Haley Lichterman for sharing her expertise and taking the time to invest in our team’s continued learning and professional development. We also appreciate the dedication of our staff as they continue to build their knowledge and strengthen their ability to serve the families of Baltimore City.
Thank you, Attorney Lichterman, for helping us continue our mission of supporting parents, strengthening families, and creating brighter futures for children.
2026 Annual Civil Rights Gala
The Family Recovery Program was honored to attend the 2026 Annual Civil Rights Gala, hosted by the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Foundation. The gala was held on the last Saturday in September at Maryland Live!
We are proud to celebrate our CEO and founder, Dr. Jocelyn Gainers, and The Family Recovery Program for being nominated for the Glendora C. Hughes Award alongside:
• Sonia Kumar, Senior Staff Attorney for the ACLU of Maryland
• Charles E. Sydnor III, Maryland State Senator
• Samira Mohammad Hussein, Founder of Arab American Heritage Month
• Willie Pearl Mackey King, Civil Rights Activist and the award recipient
Willie Pearl Mackey King has dedicated her life to civil rights. She worked for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for 32 years, serving as an accounting officer and financial manager. From February 1962 through February 1966, she also served on the executive staff of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
We are honored to be recognized alongside such incredible individuals and to celebrate the lasting impact of their work in the fight for equality, justice, and civil rights.
Congratulations to Willie Pearl Mackey King on this well-deserved honor. Thank you to the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Foundation for recognizing those who continue to make a difference in our communities!
Thank You to Our Community Day Vendors and Partners
We want to give a huge thank you to all of the vendors and community partners who came out to support our Community Day! Your time, resources, and support helped make the day a great one for our families and community.
We are so grateful for everyone who showed up, connected with our families, shared resources, and helped make the day special. We couldn’t do it without you!
Please join us in thanking our amazing Community Day vendors and partners:
- Baltimore City Health Department
- Clay Pots Baltimore
- Powell Recovery Center
- Community Partnership for Public Safety
- Maryland New Directions
- Giant Food
- Out for Justice, Inc.
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
- RTF Network, Inc.
Thank you for being part of the FRP community and for helping us connect our families with valuable resources and support.
FRP Families Enjoy Ravens Game
Last Sunday, thanks to the generosity of Tickets for Kids, FRP families had the opportunity to attend the Baltimore Ravens vs. New Orleans Saints game.
It was a wonderful opportunity for our families to enjoy a day out, make memories, and spend time together outside of their usual routines.
A special thank you to FRP Peer Recovery Specialist Robin McDaniel for chaperoning and helping make the day possible.
We are also grateful to Tickets for Kids for providing this opportunity and for continuing to create special experiences for the families we serve.
Thank you for supporting the families of The Family Recovery Program!
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