LOCATION: Hyatt Place BWI, 940 International Drive, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
DATES: February 3 & 4, 17 & 18
March 3 & 4, 17 & 18
March 31 & April 1 and April 14 & 15

TIME: Friday dates - 5 to 9 pm
Saturday dates: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

The Family Leadership Institute (FLI) is a 60-hour, six-weekend intensive training program for parents and caregivers of school-age children/ youth with behavioral or mental health challenges. FLI provides a welcoming space for you to learn how to help your child.  Connect with peers and professionals  Build your knowledge of children’s mental health and related supports  Meet and hear from experts and leaders in the field of children's mental health  Learn how to work more collaboratively with your child’s school  Become a more effective leader and advocate for children  Connect with other caregivers facing similar challenges.

Cost: FREE to participants, includes meals and lodging. Need-based stipends available for childcare and transportation. Attendance both Friday and Saturday is required.

Application deadline: January 13, 2023

To learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/MCFStatewideFLI. Questions? Contact DeVaki Leonard at 240.818.3536 or dleonard@mdcoalition.org. Funding for this program is provided by the Maryland State Department of Education