Propelled by the belief that thriving, connected families are key to vibrant communities, the Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance fosters and promotes family life in Baltimore's city center.



As an independent, nonprofit alliance, we partner with local government, business, and nonprofit organizations to develop family-wise programs and policies, including initiatives for strong public schools and early childhood programs, enhanced public safety and environmental quality, and expanded recreational and cultural opportunities. We further endeavor to cultivate community by connecting families with one another and with the resources to take full advantage of life in downtown Baltimore.

latest dbfa news

Feb20 2 days ago by Claire Mullins

Baltimore school officials proposed to drop the middle school grades at some city schools to focus resources on the elementary grades. Read more here:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/education/bs-md-ci-school-closure-plan-20120214,0,1327928.story

Feb20 2 days ago by cmullins

Making the choice between city and county living: Heidi and John Vorassi both grew up in the suburbs, in the town of Brighton outside Rochester, N.Y. Since then, they’ve become confirmed city-dwellers — first in Buffalo, N.Y., where they attended graduate school and then, in 2008, in Baltimore City, where they moved for their careers.

Feb20 2 days ago by cmullins

Baltimore school officials proposed Tuesday night to drop the middle school grades at a few city schools, including Federal Hill Prep, to focus resources on the elementary grades.

upcoming events

Enoch Pratt Library - Central (map)
Come and learn about the Holiday of Tu B'Shevat with other families in the area. Join us at 11:15am for a free cultural program as we sing, learn and craft about the Birthday of the Trees. This program will feature Yofi Tofi Puppets and Bec...
Bolton Street Synagogue (map)
Got Shabbat? at 5:45pm at Bolton Street Synagogue, $20/family Connect with other Jewish families with young children and join us for a wonderful family Shabbat celebration. This popular program takes place in private homes and synagogues all over Bal...