Tag Archives: Kennedy Krieger Institute

A Compassionate Response to a Caregiving Crisis Children with complex medical conditions and in need of foster care find hope in Baltimore-area foster family support programs

Daisy, left, was adopted through Kennedy Krieger's Therapeutic Foster Care program

  A typical week for Melissa Hanna might include doctor’s appointments; occupational, physical or speech therapies and learning as she goes. She is a foster parent for two medically-complex children younger than age 1 through Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Therapeutic Foster Care program. This program provides a hands-on approach to foster …

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Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Festival of Trees 2021 The tradition of more than 30 years returns with a toy drive and many virtual activities

Kennedy Krieger Institute Festival of Trees

  The Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Festival of Trees returns this holiday season at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Visitors can drop by from Nov. 26 through Nov. 28 to donate items for the toy drive. The traditional sale of more than 500 trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses decorated by …

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Mom Life: Michele Mueller

Mom Life: Michele Mueller

Meet this month’s Mom Life interview, Michele Mueller. Title: Director of Special Events at Kennedy Krieger Institute Lives: Parkville, Maryland Family: Husband, Larry; son Tripp, age 2 ½; dog, Crème Puff (aka Cremey) Five things you can’t live without? My cell phone for the camera and photos; my calendar, because …

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