About TAPS

TAPS Family Services began in 1994 as a parent support group located in Oceanside and founded by Tony and Maryann Pallotto. TAPS began out of an extreme personal hardship and it was through this hardship that Tony and
Maryann dedicated their lives to this work. The demand for their assistance was so great that TAPS became an established non-profit corporation in August 1996. Tony and Maryann have been married for 37 years and are parents of three sons, two of which were addicted to drugs and alcohol (one son fully recovered and one son who died from a heroin overdose at the age of 26). Both Tony and Maryann come from families of drug and alcohol abuse. Tony’s parents died early deaths due to complications related to alcoholism. Tony’s brother died from heroin addiction and another brother is still battling addiction after 43 years. Maryann has one brother who unsuccessfully attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head as a result of 42 years of addiction to drugs and alcohol. He did extensive and permanent damage to himself and as a result will require twenty-four hour care for
the rest of his life.

Tony and Maryann have clearly experienced the pain and difficulties that come from drug and alcohol abuse. In light of these hardships, Tony and Maryann knew that whey wanted to help parents who were struggling with out-of-control teens. TAPS offers a path of hope, healing and direction.

Last year’s DINNER WITH THE PROS raised enough money for TAPS to provide services to over 1,000 families. With your support, TAPS can continue to serve San Diego families who are in need at this very moment.