Strengthening Maryland families through parent education, support services & child abuse awareness and advocacy. Call our free 24-hour HelpLine at 800-243-7337. The Family Tree strengthens Maryland families through parent education, support services, home visit The Family Tree leads Maryland in preventing child abuse, connects caring communities, and builds strong families to improve society for generations. We educate and empower parents to help them make good decisions when raising their families the ultimate result is to help children. More than 30,000 people receive help through our evidence-based programs and parenting classes each year. In addition, we provide professional training, community education, and advocacy for legislation that prevents child abuse and neglect.