Over the past few years, the Thriving Communities Collaborative (TCC) has examined some of the factors necessary to prevent childhood trauma and build and sustain thriving, resilient communities. So many things are intertwined. You can't just deal with part of the problem. And so, this month, we've chosen to focus on High-Quality Childcare. Having access to high-quality child care enables parents and families to work, pursue advanced education, experience less stress -- so many of the factors that help to…

This December, it will be three years since the Thriving Communities Collaborative (TCC) first met to talk about how trauma is impacting our lives. Since that time so much has happened, Freddie Gray, the escalation of the opioid epidemic, a new administration in Baltimore and the nation, and so much more. During that same time, many people have learned how trauma impacts our body and our brain making us more vulnerable to many mental and physical ailments. We've also learned…

As a follow-up to our  February and March events, we will be screening DNA is Not Destiny, one of the films from the Raising of America series produced by California Newsreel. This film will build upon and reinforce concepts raised at TCC's March event, highlighting the fact that everything in a child's environment including diet, environmental toxins, safety, housing, and parental stress can impact long-term chances for success in life. As we prepare for the Marland primary elections, this film highlights…