The Tree House CAC of Montgomery County Maryland

03/13/2026

We are currently supporting a hardworking single mother of four who has just moved into her new apartment and is starting completely from scratch. If you are able to donate new or gently used items, or would like to coordinate a drop off, please email: contact@treehousemd.org.

Furniture Needs:
2 crib-size mattresses
High chair for 8mo old
Towels
Storage containers & organization tools
Bed sheets (crib, twin, and queen)
Kitchen utensils (kid utensils, food storage, bowls, plates, cups, water bottles)
Hair supplies for toddler girls (hair ties, curly hair products, brushes)

Clothing & Shoe Needs:
👦 6-year-old boy – Size 7 clothes, (undergarments new only please) shoe size 11-12C
Loves: Super Mario, Spider-Man, Sonic, blue & red
👧 5-year-old girl – Size 6 clothes, (undergarments new only please) shoe size 10C
Loves: Hello Kitty, princesses, pink & purple
👧 2-year-old girl – Size 4T clothes, (undergarments new only please) shoe size 7C
Loves: Elsa, pink & purple
👶 8-month-old boy – 18–24 month clothes, (undergarments new only please) shoe size 5C
👩 Mom – Size Medium clothing (tops & pants), size 8 shoes, (undergarments new only please)

Thank you for helping us surround this family with care, dignity, and support as they begin this new chapter. 💛

03/12/2026

March is , and we're so grateful to have a remarkable staff with decades of social work experience to support our young clients at The Tree House. Our Family Advocates, Child Therapists, LMSW/LCSWs, and Child Welfare Services personnel bring a powerful combination of expertise and compassion into their work, helping us serve the children we meet every day who have experienced the unimaginable.
We're so grateful for the impactful efforts of our social workers, serving each and every child who walks through our doors.

03/11/2026

🌱Montgomery County families — RespectFest is happening all week, now through March 15! This free event series for 6th–12th graders, parents, and youth-serving providers covers healthy relationships, consent, dating violence awareness, and more — with activities you can do on your own time, evening Zoom events, and an in-person festival this Saturday at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center. Resources are available in English and Spanish, and students can earn up to 5 SSL hours!
Learn more at: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/chooserespect/RespectFest.html

03/10/2026

Child abuse doesn't just affect childhood. Research shows it's linked to serious physical health problems well into adulthood, but here's what gives us hope: the evidence-based treatment we provide at The Tree House works. According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), 75% of children who had PTSD when they began evidence-based treatment no longer had PTSD by their last follow-up.

Early, research-backed intervention changes everything. As we get ready for April — Child Abuse Prevention Month — we're sharing what it really takes to protect and heal the children in our community. Stay with us. 💙

03/05/2026

As we continue our mission to provide hope and healing in Montgomery County, we've made the difficult decision to place Tour De Cookie on an indefinite pause. We're so grateful for every rider, volunteer, and supporter who made Tour De Cookie special over the years.
Please stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter — you'll be the first to hear about what's coming next! https://treehousemd.org/contact-us/

For more than 10 years, we've loved hosting Tour De Cookie -- an opportunity for cyclists and child advocates to rally around The Tree House and the services we provide to young victims of abuse. This year, we're placing a pause on Tour De Cookie so we can focus on some other events that we hope will give everyone, cyclists included, a way to participate and invest in our work! But this isn't goodbye forever -- make sure you're subscribed to our newsletter to be the first to learn about both our new events, and future Tour De Cookies! https://treehousemd.org/contact-us/

03/04/2026

Only 26% of child sexual abuse survivors disclose their abuse to a trusted adult, according to the national prevention organization Darkness To Light.
That means nearly 3 in 4 children are carrying this weight in silence — because of fear, shame, self-blame, or simply not knowing that what happened to them was wrong. This is exactly why The Tree House exists. When survivors heal, cycles break. When communities are educated, children feel safer. When trusted adults know how to listen, more children find the courage to speak.
You can be part of that work. 💙Visit https://treehousemd.org/ to give today.

02/25/2026

65% of our young clients in 2025 were 12 years old or younger. This statistic reminds us why our offices and treatment plans must be designed specifically for children.

From play therapy for our youngest clients to the specialized H.O.P.E. Program for children ages 7-14, every service we provide is tailored to where a child is developmentally, emotionally, and in their healing journey. We believe childhood should be about growth, curiosity, and safety. When trauma interrupts that, we're here to help children find their way back. Learn more at https://treehousemd.org/annual-reports/.

02/18/2026

This Random Acts of Kindness Week (February 14-20), we're celebrating the everyday heroes who show up for Montgomery County's children. From the foster parent who packs an extra encouraging note, to the teacher who notices when something's wrong, to the neighbor who drops off a meal during a difficult period—small acts create ripples of healing that extend far beyond what we can measure.

Thank you to everyone who plants seeds of kindness in the lives of children. You make our community safer, stronger, and more hopeful.

💙 How will you show kindness this week?

02/12/2026

Want to make an immediate difference? Our Amazon Wishlist is full of items that directly support healing—art supplies for therapy sessions, comfort items for our waiting room, educational materials for our H.O.P.E. Program. Every item purchased creates a more welcoming, supportive environment for children taking their first steps toward recovery.
Shop our wishlist: treehousemd.org/current-campaigns

02/11/2026

Today we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science—and the incredible women in STEM who make our mission possible. Our Medical Director, Dr. Evelyn Shukat, and Nurse Andrea Coleman, BSN, RN, bring both scientific expertise and profound compassion to every child we serve. Their work ensures that medical examinations are conducted with trauma-informed care that prioritizes comfort, dignity, and healing. To all the women and girls pursuing science: your work has the power to change lives. Thank you for showing us what's possible. 👩‍⚕️🔬

02/10/2026

Introducing: Tree House Tips!
📬 Knowledge and awareness are important tools we can all use to protect children. That's why we're launching Tree House Tips—a FREE quarterly email delivering expert resources, prevention strategies, and practical guidance directly to your inbox. Our February edition features teen safety recommendations from Darkness to Light, an Internet Safety Worksheet for families, and more.

Whether you're a parent, educator, caregiver, or community member, these evidence-based tools can help you recognize warning signs and create safer spaces for children. Sign up at https://treehousemd.org/current-campaigns/ to receive Tree House Tips each quarter.

01/30/2026

Supporting The Tree House looks different for everyone:
✓ Many donors host group projects or drives to create care kits or journals for our young clients
✓ Monthly donations provide steady, reliable funding
✓ Amazon Wishlist purchases meet immediate needs
✓ Planned giving creates lasting impact
✓ Corporate matching can double your contribution
However you choose to give, you're supporting healing & hope -- and that changes everything.
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