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.
If you know of a child in the child welfare system in need of services, please contact that child’s social worker.
Board of Directors
Leslie Shedlin President
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 Leshner Secretary
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 Cook Treasurer
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.
Ms. Bunn has 16 years of child welfare experience as an adoption advocate, national administrator and spokesperson raising awareness of foster care. She has an MBA in non-profit management and is a certified public manager.
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.
Worthington (Skip) H. Talcott, Jr.
Prior to retiring from the active practice of law at the end of 2013, Mr. Talcott was a partner/shareholder in the Real Estate Department of Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A., located in Potomac, Maryland and he was a founding member of the Board of Directors of EagleBank, a community bank organized in 1998 under the laws of the State of Maryland.
CONTACT INFORMATION
4Montgomery’s Kids
7903 Springer Rd
Bethesda MD, 20817
info@montgomeryskids.org
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