County Executive Jan Gardner
announced Frederick
County’s launch of a program called “Handle with Care Maryland.” The program
creates a quick and efficient way for law
enforcement and emergency medical services to alert school personnel that a
student was present at a traumatic incident.
“Our community’s future prosperity lies
with our children, but traumatic events impact a child’s life in a negative
way,” commented Executive Gardner. “I’m proud to say that Frederick
County is on the leading edge in taking an innovative approach to helping these
children who face toxic stress. It takes a village, and this is a village
coming together to take care of our children.”