4Montgomery’s Kids helps to improve the lives of abused and neglected children and youth in Montgomery County, MD by providing opportunities and services they might not otherwise receive.
ABOUT US
At any given time approximately 700-800 children are being served by the child welfare system in Montgomery County. These children are victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or chronic neglect; issues which unless addressed, have long-term consequences. Our goal is to enrich the quality of life for Montgomery County’s most vulnerable children by providing them with the “something extra” that is available to children in more stable and secure homes and families.
4Montgomery’s Kids provides funds to eligible children via their social workers who apply for funding from our organization. What makes this effort so successful is our highly collaborative approach with the County’s social workers who know the needs of each of the children for whom they are responsible.
Read more about our programs in a recent Montgomery Magazine article called Tending to Our Neglected Kids. If you know of a child in the child welfare system in need of services, please contact that child’s social worker.
To learn more about our work in service to children and youth in Montgomery County, please click here for our informational slides.
Board of Directors
Leslie ShedlinPresident
Ms. Shedlin is an attorney with over twenty five years of experience in the area of child abuse and neglect. Her work includes litigation, advocacy and training.
Agnes LeshnerSecretary
Ms. Leshner is a psychologist and family therapist who served for over 25 years as the director of Montgomery County Child Welfare Services. She has a Masters degree in Psychology and has extensive experience working with children, youth and families.
Ronna CookTreasurer
Ms. Cook is an independent research consultant focusing on social-services and early childhood education programs. She has earned Masters Degrees in social work and special education with emotionally disturbed children.
Dr. Gardner has 18 years of experience doing health related research and 15 years in a management position at the Food and Drug Administration. She has a Ph.D in Medical Sociology.
Alan Kraut has over 40 years’ experience as a developmental psychologist and science administrator, having served on the faculty of Virginia Tech, and as senior staff at the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science and currently as Executive Director of the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System. His volunteer work includes service on the Board of Tree House, Montgomery County’s Child Advocacy Center for abused and neglected children.
A retired Child Welfare Services Supervisor, Cynde is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical with over 30 years of experience serving children, youth and families of Montgomery County. With an expertise in transitioning youth services, Cynde worked with her team to empower youth and to help them develop the vital skills necessary to achieve their educational and employment goals and to live independently. She is currently a psychotherapist in private practice.
CONTACT INFORMATION
4Montgomery’s Kids
10421 Motor City Drive
PO Box 34864
Bethesda MD, 20817
info@4montgomeryskids.org
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