Community Resources for Parents
MSDE Office of Child Care
410-569-8658
http://msde.maryland.gov/msde/divisions/child_care/child_care.htm
State agency responsible for licensing childcare centers and registering family day care homes.
http://msde.maryland.gov/msde/divisions/child_care/child_care.htm
State agency responsible for licensing childcare centers and registering family day care homes.
Child Find--Harford County Public Schools
410-638-4386 or 410-638-4387 https://www.hcps.org/Departments/InstructionalSupport/specialEducation/ChildFind.aspx
Child Find is a special education service provided by Harford County Public Schools to identify children within Harford County from age 3+ who are suspected of having an educational disability and who may be eligible for special education and related services.
Child Find is a special education service provided by Harford County Public Schools to identify children within Harford County from age 3+ who are suspected of having an educational disability and who may be eligible for special education and related services.
Infants and Toddlers--Harford County Health Department
410-638-3823
http://harfordcountyhealth.com/harford-county-health-department-services/services-for-children/infants-and-toddlers/
The Harford County Infants and Toddlers program provides early intervention services to children, ages 1 -5, who have delays in development or who are at risk for developmental delay. Services are provided at no cost to children living in Harford County
http://harfordcountyhealth.com/harford-county-health-department-services/services-for-children/infants-and-toddlers/
The Harford County Infants and Toddlers program provides early intervention services to children, ages 1 -5, who have delays in development or who are at risk for developmental delay. Services are provided at no cost to children living in Harford County
WIC--Women, Infants, and Children
EDGEWOOD: 410-612-1776 ABERDEEN: 410-273-5626
http://harfordcountyhealth.com/harford-county-health-department-services/services-for-children/wic-program/
Federally-funded program that provides healthy foods to eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age five. Offers vouchers to purchase nutritious foods, nutrition counseling, and help with breastfeeding.
http://harfordcountyhealth.com/harford-county-health-department-services/services-for-children/wic-program/
Federally-funded program that provides healthy foods to eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age five. Offers vouchers to purchase nutritious foods, nutrition counseling, and help with breastfeeding.
Child Protective Services
410-836-4713
Offers services for children who have been abused or neglected and to parents or other adults having permanent or temporary care of the children. The goal is to protect the child and assist parents in providing proper care to the child and decrease the risk of continuing abuse or neglect. CPS will provide an alternate plan of care for the child when the parents are unable to do so.
Offers services for children who have been abused or neglected and to parents or other adults having permanent or temporary care of the children. The goal is to protect the child and assist parents in providing proper care to the child and decrease the risk of continuing abuse or neglect. CPS will provide an alternate plan of care for the child when the parents are unable to do so.
Child Care Subsidy Program
410-836-4700
http://msde.maryland.gov/MSDE/divisions/child_care/subsidy/
Provides financial assistance with childcare costs to eligible working families. Families receive a voucher from the Maryland State Department of Education to take to the childcare provider of their choice indicating the MSDE subsidiary and the parental-assigned co-payment. The MSDE subsidiary is paid directly to the provider.
http://msde.maryland.gov/MSDE/divisions/child_care/subsidy/
Provides financial assistance with childcare costs to eligible working families. Families receive a voucher from the Maryland State Department of Education to take to the childcare provider of their choice indicating the MSDE subsidiary and the parental-assigned co-payment. The MSDE subsidiary is paid directly to the provider.
Chesapeake Lactation Services
410-989-1014
www.chesapeakelactation.com
Chesapeake Lactation Services provides in-home private lactation consultants to help and support breastfeeding moms in the comfort of their home. Serving Harford, Cecil and the surrounding Baltimore areas in Maryland.
www.chesapeakelactation.com
Chesapeake Lactation Services provides in-home private lactation consultants to help and support breastfeeding moms in the comfort of their home. Serving Harford, Cecil and the surrounding Baltimore areas in Maryland.
Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland
410-838-8953 http://www.fcsmd.org/
Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland provides service that support individuals and families. We offer programs designed to help individuals and families solve vexing programs or prevent issues from becoming disabling. Our programs address issues including relationship disruption, family violence, sexual abuse, parent/child issues, teen pregnancy prevention, single or teen parenthood and elder care.
Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland provides service that support individuals and families. We offer programs designed to help individuals and families solve vexing programs or prevent issues from becoming disabling. Our programs address issues including relationship disruption, family violence, sexual abuse, parent/child issues, teen pregnancy prevention, single or teen parenthood and elder care.
LASOS, Inc
410-836-0333 www.lasos.org
LASOS (Linking All So Others Succeed) is a non profit organization that assists non English speaking residents with the resources they need during the integration period. LASOS provides translation and adult literacy services, a bilingual youth mentoring program, English as a Second Language classes, and a network of service providers.
LASOS (Linking All So Others Succeed) is a non profit organization that assists non English speaking residents with the resources they need during the integration period. LASOS provides translation and adult literacy services, a bilingual youth mentoring program, English as a Second Language classes, and a network of service providers.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Harford County
BEL AIR UNIT: 410-838-3354 www.bgcharford.org
Provides youth development programs and activities after school, on weekends, and during the summer for children ages 6-18. Offers character and leadership development, education and career development, sports, fitness, and recreation programs.
Provides youth development programs and activities after school, on weekends, and during the summer for children ages 6-18. Offers character and leadership development, education and career development, sports, fitness, and recreation programs.
Maryland Family Network
410-659-7701 http://www.marylandfamilynetwork.org/
A statewide nonprofit that works in collaboration with public and private funders and community-based organizations to provide resources to parents of young children and their caregivers, to advocate for best practices for early childhood education, and to advocate for public policies affecting children.
A statewide nonprofit that works in collaboration with public and private funders and community-based organizations to provide resources to parents of young children and their caregivers, to advocate for best practices for early childhood education, and to advocate for public policies affecting children.
Volunteer Harford
410-638-4444 http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/volunteer/
Volunteer Harford identifies opportunities to potential volunteers who wish to share their time and talents, and works to match skills and interests with an agency or organization in need. Volunteer Harford maintains an extensive, up-to-date listing of many volunteer service opportunities is Harford and Cecil counties for individuals, groups, and families who want to meet important community needs. Training is generally provided.
Volunteer Harford identifies opportunities to potential volunteers who wish to share their time and talents, and works to match skills and interests with an agency or organization in need. Volunteer Harford maintains an extensive, up-to-date listing of many volunteer service opportunities is Harford and Cecil counties for individuals, groups, and families who want to meet important community needs. Training is generally provided.
Maryland Coalition for Families
410-420-9880 http://www.mdcoalition.org/
Provides information, referral, outreach, and case management to families with disabilities.
Provides information, referral, outreach, and case management to families with disabilities.
Marriage Works of Harford County
410-671-9056 http://www.marriageworksmd.org/
Meets the first Tuesday of each month. A faith-based coalition made of leaders from business, government, and faith-based and civic organizations working to strengthen marriages and keep families together.
Meets the first Tuesday of each month. A faith-based coalition made of leaders from business, government, and faith-based and civic organizations working to strengthen marriages and keep families together.
Parenting with Kris
http://parentingwithkris.com/
Check out this resource document for parenting tips.
Check out this resource document for parenting tips.
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Help with Addiction
Addiction Connections Resource 443-417-7810 http://www.acr-helps.org
ACR provides information and connections to resources for individuals with substance abuse problems.
Addiction Recovery Systems 410-272-0230 http://www.arshealth.com
ARS provides specialized behavioral care, Medication Assisted Treatment Technologies and supportive services for individuals seeking a solution to opiate addiction.
Rehabspot.com
Rehabspot.com offers resources for individuals suffering from addiction and their families, and will help match individuals with rehab centers for their direct support.
www.AlcoholHelp.com/family
Family support for Alcohol use disorders