2021 Parents Guide to Howard County

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PARENT’S 2021 GUIDE to Howard County Resources and Information from Infancy through the Teen Years

410-313-1940 (voice/relay) • [email protected] • howardcountymd.gov/children from the desk of Calvin Ball, Howard County Executive Table of Contents CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION...... 3 Dear Fellow Parents, Referral Services | Before and After Care | Family Child Care Homes Welcome to the 2021 Parent’s Guide, presented by Howard County’s Department of Community In-Home Care | Regulations and Licensing Resources and Services and its Office of Children and Families (OCF). This publication is designed to provide parents and caregivers with valuable tools and current information about resources to EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS...... 4 help children and youth reach their full potential. This year you can find a comprehensive listing PUBLIC EDUCATION...... 14 of child care programs and services for families, including services provided by the County. HOMESCHOOLING RESOURCES...... 14 This past year has been exceptionally challenging for all our residents, but especially for parents, grandparents, and guardians. This guide is here to help you, as we set our focus on returning to normal and ensuring that all children and MENTORING...... 14 families in Howard County have the resources to thrive. I’m especially thankful for all the child care providers, teachers, and community partners who continued to serve this year amid the pandemic and supported our children and families through an SUMMER CAMPS...... 14 overwhelming time. TUTORS AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS...... 14 As we look forward to a year of recovery, parents can find information about The CARE Center, which helps parents address COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND SUPPORT GROUPS...... 16 the social, emotional and developmental needs of young children. The Center is especially valuable to families who are Abuse | Bereavement | Breastfeeding Support | Childbirth Education experiencing difficulties or need additional supports to build their children’s social and emotional capacity. Divorced and Single Parents | Employment | Foster Care and Adoption Our Parent’s Guide also features the Howard County Family Institute — OCF’s parent education program — which supports Learning | Learning Disabilities | Legal Issues | New Parent Support Groups families by offering informational sessions, newsletters and training workshops on many topics. Howard County’s home Parenting Issues, Information and Classes | Safety Information visiting programs also provides local families with children ages 0-5 the opportunity to work with certified parent educators Sexuality | Supporting Parents to increase their knowledge of child development, health and safety to promote school readiness and success. Given the times we’re facing, we’re so proud that our team at OCF has shifted these important resources online and offers significant virtual SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES...... 22 support. HEALTH AND WELLNESS...... 25 If you would like more information about these programs or have specific questions about resources available for your family, Counseling and Mental Health | Dentists and Orthodontists Referral Service contact the CARE line to speak with an information and referral specialist at 410- 313-CARE (2273). Our highly trained staff Developmental Screening and Early Intervention Services are a great resource and can respond directly to the unique needs of your family. Our Office of Children and Families and the Emergency Room/Hospitals/Urgent Care | Immunizations direct services, information, referral and education they provide to residents, is one of the many reasons Howard County is Medical Referral Services | Substance Abuse one of the healthiest and best places to live throughout our nation. PARKS, RECREATION AND LEISURE...... 27 Despite the challenges of this year, we know that hope is on the horizon. With each passing month, we are closer to ending Local Parks | Nature Centers | Parent/Child Play Programs | Scouting this pandemic, and we’re all looking forward to being able to gather again with our extended families and share all that Special Needs and Therapeutic Services | Sports Howard County has to offer. TWEENS AND TEENS...... 31 GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES...... 32 Calvin Ball Howard County Executive Follow through for resources and information, programs and services from birth through the teen years!

The Howard County Office of Children and Families does not assume responsibility for the accuracy of the information as provided by the organization and/or businesses listed herein. This compilation of programs, goods and services does not represent every entity serving families in Howard County, nor does this directory imply endorsement of the agencies and companies included. If you need this information in an alternate format, contact the Office of Children and Families at 410-313-2273 (voice/relay) or 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 [email protected]. 410-313-1940 (voice/relay) www.howardcountymd.gov/children 2021 Parent’s Guide to Howard County | 1 Child Care and Education from the desk of Jacqueline R. Scott, director REFERRAL SERVICES IN-HOME CARE Howard County Department of The CARE Line A Choice Nanny Howard County Office of Children and Families 3545 Ellicott Mills Drive, Suite 205, Ellicott City 21043 Community Resources and Services (DCRS) 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 410-730- 2229 410-313-CARE (2273) www.achoicenannymaryland.com and Erin Bonzon, administrator www.howardcountymd.gov/children Matches qualified nannies with families according to their needs. DCRS Office of Children and Families [email protected] A Nanny on the Net A free information and referral service to help Howard County 888-436-0222 families identify needs and link them to agencies, programs www.anannyonthenet.com and organizations. Locates full-time nannies. Howard County Family Child Care Association Au Pair in America On behalf of the Department of Community Resources and Services’ Office of Children and Families, we are 301-776-4841 800-928-7247 pleased to present the 2021 edition of the annual Howard County Parents' Guide. The Office of Children and www.hcfcca.com www.aupairinamerica.com Families (OCF) offers this guide as a resource to help parents, caregivers, friends, and neighbors identify Parent Referral Line [email protected] valuable programs to enhance the wellness of children throughout Howard County. LOCATE: Child Care Matches au pairs with familles. 877-261-0060 Cultural Care Au Pair Recognizing that many of our families experienced frustrating, unpredictable, and frightening times during the www.marylandfamilynetwork.org 443-285-1109 past year, we have created this guide to provide easy access to key resources at your fingertips. Inside you will A free, personalized resource, referral and counseling service to www.dpopp.aupairnews.com find listings for quality child care, early learning and behavioral supports for children, and supports for parents help parents choose quality child care to best meet their needs. [email protected] to help children pivot from virtual to hybrid learning environments. For specific, individualized needs, our staff of If you’re a parent of a child with special needs or would like to Au pair services. caring early childhood experts is available to assist you. You may call our CARE line, (410-313-CARE) where you speak with a Referral Specialist in Spanish, call LOCATE: Child The Nanny Network Care Enhanced Services at 800-999-0120. will find our staff ready to help you navigate a wide range of issues. 410-321-1566 www.nanny-network.com Every day, our team at the Department of Community Resources and Services works to improve the lives of BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE Full-time or-part-time, live-out nannies. Temporary and summer care is also avalable. individuals and families across the life span. We are deeply committed to children having the best start to a On-site before and/or after care programs for elementary and long and balanced life of wellness that begins with strong family and community support. We firmly believe middle school age children. Other options are offered by family that when children have what they need to grow, thrive, and live healthy lives, our communities are enriched child care homes and child care centers. REGULATIONS AND LICENSING as a result. Columbia Association Maryland State Department of Education 6310 Hillside Court, Suite 100, Columbia 21046 Office of Child Care Region 6 410-715-3000 3300 North Ridge Road, Suite 190, Ellicott City 21043 www.columbiaassociation.com 410-750-8771 Before and after care for all-day Pre-K and up. https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/737 [email protected] Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia 21046 Registration: 410-313-7275 General information: 410-313-4700 www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES Howard County Family Child Care Association 301-776-4841 www.hcfcca.com Parent Referral Line. DROP-IN CHILD CARE Kids Time Out 5809 Clarksville Square Drive #101, Clarksville 21029 410-531-3858 https://kidstimeout1.godaddysites.com/ Hourly child care and more for ages two to 11 years.

2 | Howard County Office of Children and Families 2021 Parent’s Guide to Howard County | 3 Early Care and Education Programs A— —— B— —— C——— ABC Daycare Inc. DBA Little Lighthouse Bethany Learning Center The Celebree School of Ellicott City Columbia Academy Elementary and Middle School 9055 Chevrolet Dr. Suite 10, Ellicott City 21042 3030 Bethany Lane, Ellicott City 10020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City 21042 10350 Old Columbia Road, Columbia 21046 410-750-0660 410-461-3393 (410) 461-5557 410-312-5233 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.littlelighthouseabc.com https://yourbethany.org/ https://www.celebree.com/ellicott-city-md/ www.columbiaacademy.com Ages served: 2 months to 5 years Ages served: 6 weeks to 12 years Ages served: 6 months to 12 years Ages served: Transitional Kindergarten to 8th grade An early childhood center that has built a reputation for caring We provide a safe, loving Christian environment for all children In our child care and education programs, children learn about Private school developing firm foundations in core subjects while about children and families. We welcome children to a safe haven. to receive developmentally appropriate learning experiences and their world through age-appropriate play, projects, and activities exploring students’ unique interests and passions, emphasizing All Aboard Early Learning Center LLC endless opportunities to learn, explore and develop relationships. that focus on mastering objectives which center around the seven leadership, character development and academic excellence. 11625 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia 21044 Bethel Christian Preschool domains of childhood development. Columbia Academy Preschool 443-935-9500 4261 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City 21043 Celebree School of Waverly Woods We are a private preschool providing an unparalleled customized [email protected] 410-465-1192 10785 Birmingham Way, Woodstock 21163 curriculum that challenges children in new and critical ways, Ages served: 6 weeks to 15 years [email protected] 410-480-5400, Ext. 2 developing each child’s creativity and analytical skills. Our mature certified staff provides a safe, fun and engaging Ages served: 3 to 5 years www.celebree.com Columbia Academy Preschool at KENDALL RIDGE learning environment. Before and after care is available. A ministry of Bethel Baptist Church, this part-time preschool Children & Company Cooperative Preschool 6000 University Boulevard, Ellicott City 21043 Atholton Adventist Academy PreK-10 program offers a warm, loving environment and a Christ-centered 5355 Phelps Luck Drive, Columbia 21045 410-312-5233 6520 Martin Road, Columbia 21044 curriculum. 443-741-2436 [email protected] 410-740-2425 Bet Yeladim Preschool [email protected] www.columbiaacademy.com [email protected] 8910 Route 108, Suite D, Columbia 21045 www.childrenandcompany.org Ages served: 6 weeks to 5 years https://www.atholtonadventistacademy.org/ 410-997-7378 Ages served: 2 to 4 years Columbia Academy Preschool at KINGS CONTRIVANCE Ages served: 4 to 15 years [email protected] We are a private, non-profit cooperative preschool, offering 10380 Old Columbia Road, Suite 106, Columbia 21046 Atholton Adventist Academy is a Christ-centered, Seventh-day www.betyeladim.org part-day programs that emphasize play to promote learning 410-312-5233 Adventist school. We exist foremost to foster a love for Ages served: 2 months to 5 years and building a school community. [email protected] God in every area of our curriculum; loving each other; We support each child’s development, promoting a lifelong love for Children’s Manor Montessori School www.columbiaacademy.com and looking to Jesus Christ as the source of every good thing. learning, a sense of curiosity and a desire to try new things. 9008 Red Branch Road, Columbia 21044 Ages served: 6 weeks to 5 years Aya Montessori BROOKFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 410-730-3100 Columbia Academy Preschool at MAPLE LAWN 6785 Business Parkway, STE 104, Elkridge 21075 We are a private, independent school, focused on academic [email protected] 7425 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Fulton 20759 443-459-1299 achievement in a caring and fun-filled environment, and dedicated to https://childrensmagnet.com/columbia/ 410-312-5233 [email protected] the success of all children. Offering before and after care. Ages served: Infants to Kindergarten [email protected] https://www.ayamontessori.com/ Brookfield Christian School — CLARKSVILLE Christ Memorial Christian Preschool www.columbiaacademy.com Ages served: 0 to 6 years 6347 Ten Oaks Road, Clarksville 21029 10600 Shaker Drive, Columbia 21046 Ages served: 6 weeks to 5 years We are a daycare and preschool offering a Montessori 410-531-9443 410-997-8011 program that teaches love, care and growth. Columbia Academy Preschool at THUNDER HILL [email protected] [email protected] 9210 Route 108, Columbia 21045 www.brookfieldchristianschool.com http://www.cmpcusa.org/preschool 410-312-5233 Ages served: Infant to Kindergarten Ages served: 3 to 5 years [email protected] Brookfield Christian School — COLUMBIA (new) Our preschool program encourages growth for the whole child www.columbiaacademy.com 5890 Cedar Lane, Columbia 21045 through a love of play and exploration. Our faith-based curriculum Ages served: 6 weeks to 5 years 410-740-7115 provides a broad range of learning opportunities in the social, emotional, physical, language and cognitive areas of development. Columbia Association School Age Services (CA SAS) [email protected] 6310 Hillside Court, Columbia 21046 www.brookfieldchristianschool.com Clarlen Nursery, Inc 410-716-3164 Ages served: Infant to Kindergarten 2875 Bethany Lane, Ellicott City 21042 [email protected] Brookfield Christian School — MAPLE LAWN 410-465-7405 www.columbiaassociation.org 11830 West Market Place Fulton 20759 [email protected] Ages served: K through 8th grade 301-362-3580 https://www.clarlennursery.org/ We offer before and after care in 20 Howard County Public Schools, [email protected] Ages served: 3 to 4 years open to students during the school year from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.brookfieldchristianschool.com Located at the Bethany United Methodist Church, we offer CA SAS also offers a School’s Out Program. Ages served: Infant to Kindergarten morning classes in bright and well-equipped classrooms, staffed by professional long-term teachers.

4 | Howard County Office of Children and Families 2021 Parent’s Guide to Howard County | 5 Columbia Montessori School Emmanuel United Methodist Preschool Glenelg United Methodist Church Preschool Greater Montessori School 10508 Marble Faun Court, Columbia 21044 10755 Scaggsville Road, Laurel 20723 13900 Burntwoods Road, Glenelg 21737 We provide an authentic Montessori education, with focus not only 410-772-8353 301-725-5178 410-489-7702 on education, but the total development of the child supporting their [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] emotional, intellectual, physical, and social development. We offer https://columbiamontessori.com/ www.emmanuelpreschool.com www.gumcpreschool.org a variety of enrichment activities such as music, art, yoga, science, Ages served: 3 to 5 years Ages served: 2 to 5 years Ages served: 2 to 5 years gardening, cooking, dance, and Spanish. Columbia Montessori School is a small school, providing a quality We offer two-, three- and five- day classes, before and after care. A play-based education concerning whole child development Greater Montessori School — COLUMBIA education and qualified licensed childcare. Open year-round Monday We offer a unique hands-on program that focuses on social- and individual opportunities for growth (physically, academically, 9100 Quarterstaff Road, Columbia 21044 through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Full and part-time. emotional development, allowing children to independently spiritually, socially and emotionally) through developmentally 443-620-4666 Community Action Council of Howard County (Head Start) explore and discover the world around them. appropriate best practices. [email protected] 9820 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 Glenwood Country Day School www.greatermontessori.com 410-313-6440 14785 Bushy Park Road, Woodbine 21797 Ages served: 6 weeks to 6 years [email protected] F— —— 410-489-5203 (Head of School, Mrs. Poland) Greater Montessori School — ELLICOTT CITY www.cac-hc.org First Lutheran Preschool [email protected] 8866 Columbia 100 Parkway, Columbia 21045 Ages served: 3 to 5 years 3604 Chatham Road, Ellicott City 21042 www.glenwoodcountrydayschool.com 443-741-2337 CAC’s Program provides full-day Head Start and Pre-Kindergarten 410-465-5977 Ages served: 2 to 13 years [email protected] at no cost to eligible families in four locations. Whole family support [email protected] A small, private, accredited school/camp located on 40 wooded www.greatermontessori.com and before and after care services. Limited space. www.firstlutheranpreschoolec.com acres. We have six outdoor learning stations throughout the Ages served: 6 weeks to 6 years 1 property so the children can have outdoor education Cradlerock Children’s Center Ages served: 2 /2 to 5 years 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia 21045 We welcome families of all faith and cultural backgrounds, offering a during the pandemic. 410-381-0906 play-based curriculum supporting young learners. Call for a tour. Glen Mar Early Learning Center [email protected] First Start Childcare and Learning Center 4701 New Cut Road, Ellicott City 21043 https://cradlerockcenter.org/ 6501 Huntshire Dive, Elkridge 21075 410-461-2859 Ages served: Infants to 5 years 410-379-8200 [email protected] Cradlerock is a licensed, non-profit child care center accredited by [email protected] https://glenmarelc.org/ MSDE, serving diverse families of Howard County while providing http://www.firststartcenters.com/ Ages served: 6 weeks to 5 years meaningful scholarships and services to families in need. Ages served: 6 weeks to 5 years and virtual learning for We take a play-based approach to learning for children of all ages. 5 to 13 years (Pre-K to 5th grade) We offer a full day program Monday through Friday 7:00 am to We provide a safe and caring atmosphere that nurtures children in 6:00 pm; and half day program for 2 to 4-year-olds E— —— early developmental stages. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. East Columbia Preschool Good Beginnings 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia 21045 10473 Gorman Road, Laurel 20723 410-290-9166 G— —— 301-776-6670 [email protected] Gan Israel Preschool and Daycare [email protected] www.eastcolumbiapreschool.org 770 Howes Land, Columbia 21044 www.gbeginnings.com Ages served: 3 to 5 years 410-530-6229 Ages served: 18 months to 5 years Located in the Owen Brown Community Center, we provide a caring [email protected] We are a small childcare center that accepts a maximum of Or when and cooperative learning environment with comprehensive and https://www.lubavitchhowardcounty.org/ 30 children. Our goal is to provide the highest quality care and If you have a you are diverse curriculum. Be part of your child’s preschool experience. education available in a home-like environment. Ages served: Infants through Pre-K expecting... Eco-Tots Early Learning Center We are a Jewish preschool and daycare serving Jewish families Grace Early Learning Center child under age 5... 9270 Homespun Drive, Columbia 21045 of all backgrounds and affiliations. Our program is Reggio-inspired 6725 Montgomery Road, Elkridge 21075 Healthy Families Howard County™ and Parents as 410-381-1326 and child-centered in a warm and nurturing environment. 410-796-4561 Teachers® are free home-visiting programs for families [email protected] Glenelg Country School [email protected] to receive information on child development; engage in www.ecototslearning.com 12793 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City 21042 www.gracechurchchildcare.org educational activities with your child; and offer community Ages served: 6 weeks to 12 years 410-531-7347 Ages served: Infant to 12 years resources. Participants are also invited to attend group Our mission is to provide high quality education and child care in an [email protected] We provide a safe, secure and challenging learning environment events and meet families from around the community. eco-healthy learning environment, allowing for optimal health and www.glenelg.org where all children can feel comfortable, while promoting their th individual social, emotional, moral, physical, and intellectual development in all aspects of life. Ages served: 2, 3, 4 years (also Kingergarten through 12 Grade) For more information Programs are five days per week. Our degreed teachers follow development. or to set up an the Reggio Emilia approach for student-inspired and project-based appointment, learning on our beautiful 90-acre country campus. contact us today! 410-313-1940 [email protected] voice/relay www.howardcountymd.gov/children

6 | Howard County Office of Children and Families 2021 Parent’s Guide to Howard County | 7 H——— I— —— K— —— Hilltop Early Learning Center idea lab kids Howard County Kiddie Academy of Columbia Kids Kingdom Child Care and Learning Center 12121 Linden-Linthicum Lane, Clarksville 21029 8980 Old Annapolis Rroad, Suites E-F, Columbia 21045 5550 Sterrett Place, Columbia 21044 9900 Washington Boulevard, Suites A/B/C, Laurel 20723 443-535-8505 443-542-2242 410-740-9000 301-776-7722 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.HilltopELC.com http://www.Hoco.IdeaLabKids.com https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/columbia/ www.kkcclc.com Ages served: 3 to 5 years Ages served: 5 to 14 years Ages served: 6 weeks to school age Ages served: 6 weeks to 12 years An MSDE-accredited, Christian, non-profit preschool providing Offering after school care, summer camps, workshops, birthday Our overarching Life Essentials philosophy gives your child the We provide support and opportunities to help each child grow hands-on learning. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. parties using coding, engineering, arts, science, 3D-design, culinary, physical, emotional, technological, and cognitive foundation they emotionally, socially, cognitively, physically, and creatively. We guide with school year and summer sessions. maths. Visit our S.T.E.A.M maker space today. need to thrive in school and life. each child to value their individual uniqueness, explore the world around them and develop healthy relationships with others. HOWARD COUNTY RECREATION AND PARKS International Children’s House Kiddie Academy of Elkridge RECREATIONAL LICENSED CHILD CARE (RLC) 4649 Columbia Road, Ellicott City 21042 6534 Old Waterloo Road, Elkridge 21075 Kid’s Time Out 443-537-3256 410-799-7722 5809 Clarksville Square Drive, Suite 101, Clarksville 21029 Early Learning Centers [email protected] [email protected] 410-531-3858 Currently offered at Bushy Park Elementary, Roger Carter www.ichildrenshouse.info https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/elkridge/ [email protected] Community Center and Triadelphia Ridge Elementary Ages served: 2 to 5 years Ages served: 6 weeks through 5th grade https://kidstimeout1.com/ 410-313-3706 We strive to educate the whole child and to inspire all to be caring, We offer a well-balanced curriculum that meets the needs of Ages served: 2 to 12 years [email protected] socially responsible participants in their community and world. children academically, socially and emotionally which exceeds Convenient and flexible child care. Currently offering before and after https://www.howardcountymd.gov/recreation-parks/ Our team is comprised of highly-qualified, Montessori-certified lead the path to kindergarten readiness. care, ELP, summer camp, and a COVID-19 school-age program. recreational-licensed-child-care guides and specially trained staff. Multi-age classrooms allow the Kiddie Academy of Ellicott City KinderCare Learning Center Ages served: 3 to 5 years children to learn from one another. Providing a safe, nurturing, creative and active learning 10035 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City 21042 6080 Marshalee Drive, Elkridge 21075 environment; activities covering social/emotional development, 410-313-8898 410-796-0666 kindergarten readiness, hands-on crafts, science, music, [email protected] [email protected] healthy habits and more. All programs are licensed through J——— www.kiddieacademy.com https://www.kindercare.com MSDE Office of Child Care and participate in Maryland EXCELS. Joy In Learning Child Care Center Ages served: 6 weeks to 12 years Ages served: 6 weeks to 12 years 8991 Lambskin Lane, Columbia 21045 We believe that our curriculum not only prepares your child for We are an early childhood education program that serves children Before and After School Care 410-740-2999 school, but prepares them for life. We set the standards for of all backgrounds. We have an innovative curriculum and are the Located at these elementary schools: Bellows Spring, [email protected] safety, education and trust. number one leader in childcare. Bollman Bridge, Bushy Park, Dayton Oaks, Deep Run, www.joyinlearningchildcare.com Ducketts Lane, Elkridge, Forest Ridge, Fulton, Gorman Kiddie Garden Child Care Learning Center Kindred Learning Center Ages served: Infant through 5th grade 8909 Twelve Sons Court, Jessup 20794 7739 Mayfield Avenue, Elkridge 21075 Crossing, Hanover Hills, Hollifield Station, Ilchester, We are committed to providing quality child care in a home-like Laurel Woods, Lisbon, Manor Woods, Pointers Run, 301-604-3575 410-904-5988 environment, fostering a supportive atmosphere helping each child [email protected] [email protected] Rockburn, St. John’s Lane, Triadelphia Ridge, Veterans, thrive and learn. Waverly and West Friendship. https://kiddie-garden.com Ages served: 6 weeks to 5 years 410-313-3706 Julia Brown Schools Ages served: 6 weeks to school-age We strive to build great leaders one family at a time. [email protected] Private school educating children with the finest Montessori We provide safe childcare services for working parents with our www.howardcountymd.gov/childcare method. In-person and distance learning available. trained staff always guarding your child when you are away. Ages served: K through 5th grade Family owned and operated since 1967. Call for a virtual tour today. We offer a variety of recreational activities (crafts, games, Julia Brown Schools — LAUREL Kiddie Mundo Spanish Immersion Learning Center sports, special events) and morning & afternoon snacks served. 9450 Madison Avenue, Laurel 20723 8995 Lambskin Lane, Columbia 21045 All programs are licensed through MSDE Of Office of Child Care 301-498-0604 410-740-9800 and participate in Maryland EXCELS. [email protected] [email protected] Can-TEEN Club www.juliabrownschools.com www.kiddiemundoeducation.com Located at these middle schools: Bonnie Branch, Elkridge Ages served: 18 months to 9 years Ages served: 2 to 5 years Landing, Folly Quarter and Thomas Viaduct Middle Schools We are a Spanish immersion preschool center. Spanish project- Julia Brown Schools — COLUMBIA based curriculum, healthy snacks and eco-friendly activities. 410-313-3706 9760 Owen Brown Road, Columbia 21045 [email protected] 410-730-5056 Kids Habitat II www.howardcountymd.gov/childcare [email protected] 5138 Thunder Hill Road, Columbia 21045 Ages served: 6th through 8th grade www.juliabrownschools.com 410-774-0123 After school program includes homework time, hands-on Ages served: 18 months to 9 years [email protected] activities, games, sports, and much more while promoting www.kidshabitatii.com positive thinking, enhancing leadership skills and developing Ages served: 6 weeks to 12 years healthy habits. All programs are licensed through MSDE We are dedicated to creating an environment that develops Office of Child Care and participate in Maryland EXCELS. children by encouraging their growth, physical development, interactions, and cognitive skills to discover the world.

8 | Howard County Office of Children and Families 2021 Parent’s Guide to Howard County | 9 L— —— M— —— N— —— LaPetite Academy Little Stars Learning Center Magic Minds, Inc. Northcrest Montessori We work together to ensure the care provided for children and 5265 Elliots Oak Road, Columbia 21044 7739 Mayfield Avenue, Elkridge 21075 12345 Wake Forest Road, Suite J, Clarksville 21029 parents is the same level of care we would want for ourselves and 410-992-3999 443-927-8777 410-690-4890 our families. We also feature WatchMeGrow, live-streaming camera [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] access for our families, and Prep Lab, a program designed to support Ages served: 2 to 12 years www.m2inc.info www.northcrestmontessori.com distance learning for school-age children. We are dedicated to creating an environment that develops children Ages served: 5 to 12 years Ages served: 18 months to 6 years LaPetite Academy — COLUMBIA EDEN BROOK by encouraging their growth, physical development, interactions, and We offer before care, after care, homework assistance, academic Our mission is to provide a quality Montessori experience by following 7475 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia 21046 cognitive skills to discover the world. tutoring, and transportation to and from school. the individual needs and strengths of the child in accordance with the 410.381.4576 Longfellow Nursery School Maple Lawn Montessori in Laurel guidelines set by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). [email protected] 5267 Eliots Oak Road, Columbia 21044 10215 Guilford Road, Jessup 20794 Nurturing Nest Montessori School www.lapetite.com 443-538-8334 240-294-4599 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia 20145 Ages served: 6 weeks to 12 years; [email protected] [email protected] 410-772-6378 5 to 12 years Before and After Care https://www.lnscolumbia.org/ http://laurel.mlmontessori.com/ [email protected] LaPetite Academy — ELLICOTT CITY Ages served: 2 to 4 years Ages served: 6 weeks to 5 years http://www.nurturingnestmontessori.com/ 10101 Frederick Road, Ellicott City 21042 We offer three classes with a play-based theme (refer to our A daycare teaching education, independence and fun. Ages served: 4 months to Kindergarten 410-750-0826 website for any changes due to the pandemic). Children learn to prepare for kindergarten while being We are in our twelth year partnering with parents to provide care for [email protected] Lornwood Daycare exposed to culturally-rich programs. children in an authentic Montessori environment. www.lapetite.com 10453 Green Mountain Circle, Columbia 21044 Mt. Hebron Nursery School Ages served: 6 weeks to 12 years 410-992-7026 2330 Mt. Hebron Drive, Ellicott City 21042 LaPetite Academy — COLUMBIA 100 [email protected] 410-461-2773 O— —— 8890 Columbia 100 Pkwy, Columbia 21045 https://lornwooddaycare.com/ [email protected] Our Lady of Perpetual Help School (OLPH) 410-740-5546 Ages served: 6 weeks to 11 years www.mthebronnursery.org 4801 Ilchester Road, Ellicott City 21043 [email protected] Since 1979, this family-owned and operated center has been educating Ages served: 2 to 3 years • Pre-K 410-744-4251 www.lapetite.com children cognizant of each child’s uniqueness and special qualities. Maryland State Accredited, Maryland Excels Top Rated Level 5 [email protected] Ages served: 6 weeks to 12 years School. Named Healthy Howard and Eco-Friendly child care center, www.olphschool.org offering asthma-friendly childcare; after school clubs; music, art Ages served: 4-year old Pre-K 4 with extended care options Little Builders Learning Center Because kids don’t come with directions! and physical education. Childcare Aware preferred provider. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School offers full-day Pre-K 4 where 13342 Clarksville Pike, Highland 20777 Mt. Zion Christian Preschool we foster the growth of the whole child and invite children to see 301-854-2221 themselves as uniquely created and loved by God. [email protected] 12430 Scaggsville Road, Highland 20777 https://www.littlebuilderslearningcenter.com/ 301-854-2387 Ages served: 6 weeks to 5 years [email protected] High-quality, nurturing, non-denominational, Christian child care www.mtzionhighland.com P— —— facility with dedicated teachers devoted to the early learning Ages served: 2 to 3 years • Pre-K (September 2021) Peter Pan Learning Center experiences. A MSDE-licensed Christian preschool in a safe and loving 1260 Driver Road, Marriottsville 21104 environment. Our learning through play program encourages Little Eggs Childcare 410-442-1440 spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. [email protected] 7005 Banbury Drive, Suite 100, Hanover 21076 Established in 1989. 410-712-4700 PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS & CAREGIVERS! www.peterpanlearningcenter.com [email protected] Ages served: 6 weeks through 5 years http://littleeggschildcare.com/index.php The Family Institute provides informational sessions and We are a privately-owned, accredited center located on over two Ages served: 6 weeks to school age training workshops on the latest child and parent topics: acres and have been in operation for over 40 years. Our philosophy is for children is to “#simplylove” them, offering • Child Development • School Readiness Public School Employees’ Child Development Program the opportunity for each child to develop according to his or her • Positive Discipline • Finding Resources Located at these high schools: Atholton, Cedar Lane School, Long individual learning style. • Health and Safety • Adolescent Issues Reach, Marriotts Ridge, Oakland Mills, Reservoir, and River Hill Little Scholar’s Playhouse Too 410-888-9040 Also available, “Parent Pages,” a FREE, monthly, digital [email protected] 7000 New Colony Boulevard, Elkridge 21075 publication, geared to children of all ages and interests. 410-997-0525 www.psecdp.org [email protected] To view a list of current workshops, or sign up to Ages served: 6 weeks to 5 years Ages served: 6 weeks to 12 years receive your digital issues of Parent Pages: The Public School Employees’ Child Development Program (PSECDP) We create a warm, friendly and inviting atmosphere where children www.howardcountymd.gov/familyinstitute is a private, non-profit, early childhood program. Our overall goal is can feel secure and happy, and a learning environment that FOR MORE INFORMATION kindergarten readiness, beginning at birth. encourages children to positively interact with peers and teachers. 410-313-1440 (voice/relay) [email protected]

10 | Howard County Office of Children and Families 2021 Parent’s Guide to Howard County | 11 R— —— W— —— Running Brook Children’s Nursery St. Peter’s Episcopal School The Kids’ Connection Wilde Lake Children’s Nursery 5730 Columbia Road, Columbia 21044 3695 Rogers Avenue, Ellicott City 21043 5355 Phelps Luck Drive, Columbia 21045 10518 Marble Faun Lane, Columbia 21044 410-997-4662 410-461-7283 410-992-6820 410-997-4856 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.RBCN.org www.stpeterspreschool.org Ages served: Pre-K through 6th grade www.wlcn.net Ages served: 2 to 5 years Ages served: 2 to 5 years We offer quality, affordable before- and after-school care Ages served: 2 to 4 years A part-time, cooperative, play-based preschool, offering three classes St. Peter’s is a small half-day program with emphasis on learning and full-day virtual learning and summer camp care. We are a cooperative preschool offering play-based programs, according to age. For 2021/22, children turning 2, 3 or 4 by 9/1/2021 through play, social-emotional development, self-sufficiency, and The Okinawan Karate Dojo providing students an educational exposure to language arts, can enter our 2-day, 3-day or 4-day class, respectively. See all classes resilience. 4900 Waterloo Road, Ellicott City 21043 music, mathematics, social development, and science. on our website. Class are only 2 ½ hrs per day; potty training not Temple Isaiah Preschool 443-574-8999 World Champion Martial Arts Center/ required. 12200 Scaggsville Road, Fulton 20759 [email protected] World Champion Learning Center 301-498-4242 https://okdkarate.com/ 9105 J All Saints Road, Laurel 20723 [email protected] Ages served: 5 to 13 years (through adults) 301-725-2121 S— —— https://templeisaiah.org/learning/preschool/ All-day virtual schooling support program, after school program [email protected] Shining Stars Learning Center Ages served: 2 to 5 years; plus, a parent-toddler program with transportation, summer and school’s out camps. Clean, http://welovemasterlee.com/ 9535 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel 20723 for 1 to 2 ½ year-olds renovated, two-level facility with a caring, dedicated staff. Ages served: Kindergarten through 8th grade 301-498-5285 Temple Isaiah welcomes children of all backgrounds to play, The Young School Before and after school care (6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.), all day school’s out, [email protected] learn, and grow in our hands-on, experiential, safe, and nurturing Caring for children since 1987, we aim to inspire a lifelong love summer, and spring camps. Transportation provided (full and half day), www.starslearningcenter.com environment. of learning by providing a thoughtful, nurturing environment for for martial arts classes. Ages served: 6 weeks to 13 years children and are influenced by the RIE & Reggio Emilia Philosophies. Providing high-quality child care in our community for over 15 years. The Young School — KING’S CONTRIVANCE We always put safety first to protect our families and staff. T— —— 8310 Guilford Road, Columbia 21046 Y— —— St. Alphonsus Preschool The Goddard School of Columbia 410-381-6098 Your Journey Nursery & Preschool 10800 Old Court Road, Woodstock 21163 10220 Old Columbia Road, Suite A, Columbia 21046 [email protected] 3070 Route 97, Glenwood 21738 410-461-2168 410-531-1511 www.youngschool.com 240-394-6311 [email protected] [email protected] Ages served: 6 weeks to 5 years [email protected] www.stalpreschool.com [email protected] https://yourjourneydoula.com/nurseryandpreschool The Young School AT KENDALL RIDGE Ages served: 2 to 6 years www.goddardschool.com/baltimore/columbia-old-columbia-road-md Ages served: 2 to 12 years 8251 Tamar Drive, Columbia 21045 Preschool program, flexible schedules and after care available. Ages served: 6 weeks to Pre-K A stimulating, inclusive, and dynamic environment to prepare your 410-740-7476 Kindergarten program for the 2021-2022 school year. We offer a We provide a quality education program that inspires children to children for kindergarten and beyond. [email protected] loving and caring learning environment. learn and grow in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. We also offer school-age E-learning and summer camp. www.youngschool.com St Louis Early Learning Center Ages served: 8 weeks to 5 years 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville 21209 The Goddard School of Ellicott City The Young School AT ELLICOTT CITY 410-531-6664 5633 Waterloo Road, Ellicott City 21043 3240 Bethany Lane, Ellicott City 21042 [email protected] 410-730-1500 410-480-0600 https://www.stlouisparish.org/school/pre-k/ [email protected] [email protected] Ages served: 4 to 5 years www.goddardschool.com/baltimore/ellicott-city-waterloo-road-md www.youngschool.com Designed to encourage the spiritual, cognitive, social, Ages served: Birth to 6 years Ages served: 8 weeks to 5 years emotional, and physical development of your child. NAEYC-accredited educational preschool where children will Trinity School/Trinity Preschool St. Michael Preschool become confident learners who are ready for kindergarten 4985 Ilchester Road, Ellicott City 21043 1125 St. Michaels Road, Mount Airy 21771 and a lifetime of learning. 410-744-1524 240-437-3669 The Goddard School in Marriottsville [email protected] [email protected] 2200 Brighton Run Court, Marriottsville 21104 www.trinityschoolmd.org https://stmichaelpoplarsprings.org/church/preschool/ 410-442-2122 Ages served: 3 to 13 years Ages served: 3 to 4 years [email protected] Trinity is a Catholic, independent, co-educational and ethnically Offering half-day and full-day programs from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., https://www.goddardschool.com/baltimore/marriottsville-brighton- diverse preschool (3 to 5 years) through middle school, with academics, play-based learning and fun activities with degreed run-court-md located on a peaceful, 48-acre wooded campus. teachers on a beautiful rural campus. Ages served: 6 weeks to 6 years We make health and safety our top priority, and offer full-time and before and after care programs. We are committed that each child benefits from all interactions with our high-quality, education team.

12 | Howard County Office of Children and Families 2021 Parent’s Guide to Howard County | 13 PUBLIC EDUCATION SUMMER CAMPS Islamic Leadership Institute of America Reading Town For a listing of private, accredited, learning facilities, visit the Various camp guides are available. To request a copy, contact See page 14. 9011 Chevrolet Drive, Ellicott City 21042 Maryland Public School website at http://marylandpublicschools. the Howard County Office of Children and Families CARE Line at Kumon 410-465-5465 org/about/Pages/DEE/NPSA/Nonpublic-Schools-Types.aspx 410-313-CARE (2273) or email [email protected]. www.kumon.com http://ellicottcity.readingtown.com/ Howard County Public School System Camp registrations begin in January and February. The proven Kumon method can help your child ReadyKids Tutoring 10910 Route 108, Ellicott City 21043 build a lifetime of math and reading success. 410-531-1005 Columbia Association School Age Services (CA SAS) Kumon Clarksville Early childhood education tutoring 410-313-6600 www.columbiaassociation.org www.hcpss.org 410-997-2617 Sensory Station Howard Community College Kids on Campus Kumon Elkridge 9150 Rumsey Road, Suite A-3, Columbia 21045 Howard Community College 443-518-4110 410-799-6933 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia 21044 443-917-2177 https://www.howardcc.edu/programs-courses/continuing-education/ Kumon Ellicott City/Normandy [email protected] 443-518-1000 courses/kids-on-campus/ 240-351-7125 www.howardcc.edu http://thesensorystation.com/ Our Summer Youth Camp is a year-round enrichment education Love to Learn and Tutor Early childhood enrichment program for ages three to 11 opportunity for youth seven to 17 years of age. HOME SCHOOLING RESOURCES 602-332-2490 that focuses on reading, writing and the senses. Howard County Recreation and Parks [email protected] Spider Smart Learning Centers Families may choose to home educate their children in Maryland as See full-page ad on page 37. https://www.lovetolearnandtutor.com/ 9256 Bendix Road, Suite 101, Columbia 21045 long as they file an official notice of intent with their school board Mathnasium 443-864-5070 15 days before beginning. TUTORS and ENRICHMENT 8827 Centre Park Drive, Suite F, Columbia 21045 [email protected] Howard County Public School System PROGRAMS 410-219-0542 www.spidersmart.com/ellicott-city Department of Special Education and Student Services [email protected] Sylvan Learning Center For additional options, call your local school guidance office. 410-313-6792 www.mathnasium.com/columbiamd 8801 Centre Park Drive, Suite 5, Columbia 21045 www.hcpss.org/parents/home-school/ A-1 Evaluation and Tutoring 410-656-8358 Homeschooling information and services. 410-644-8828 www.sylvanlearning.com Islamic Leadership Institute of America www.overcomelearningproblems.com 3290 Pine Orchard Lane, Ellicott City 21042 Aristotle Circle 240-765-7151 2831 Country Lane, Ellicott City 21042 www.islamicleadership.org 800-467-0895 Offers leadership certifications, clubs, internships, tutoring and www.aristotlecircle.com homeschooling, mentoring. coaching, counseling and In-home tutoring by trained Howard County high school students. Child and Adolescent Resources and Education capacity-building projects Best Brains for Howard County Families Maryland Association of Christian Home Educators 8455 Baltimore National Pike, Suite E, Ellicott City 21043 301-607-4284 410-698-1700 [email protected] [email protected] http://www.machemd.org/ www.bestbrains.com We are support services for Christian home educators. Brain Train America Maryland Home Education Association 8825 Stanford Boulevard, Suite 240, Columbia 21045 9085 Flamepool Way, Columbia 21045 410-750-2133 • Assistance Finding Child Care 410-730-0073 [email protected] • Extended Family and Guardian Resources www.mhea.com www.braintrainamerica.com • Food Access A member association providing services for home educators. Bright Spot, Inc. • Housing Advocacy 9715 Riverside Circle, Ellicott City 21042 • Mental and Emotional Health Support MENTORING 410-465-6856 [email protected] • Online Support Groups A-OK Mentoring • Special Needs Resources 443-895-2457 www.brightspotinc.com www.aokmentor.org Club Z! Tutoring of Columbia • Virtual Parenting Support Resources Volunteer-driven mentoring and tutoring service. 443-280-6083 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Maryland https://clubztutoring.com/columbia-md/ 410-313-CARE (2273) voice/relay In-home/online tutoring; test prep services to students of all ages 410-243-4000 [email protected] • www.howardcountymd.gov/children [email protected] Huntington Learning Center www.biglittle.org 8890 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200, Columbia 21045 This FREE SERVICE is provided by the Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services and its offices of Providing mentor-based, one-on-one relationships for 410-740-5577 Children and Families and The Local Children’s Board; and with the support of the Maryland State Department of Education; children facing adversity. https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/columbia Howard County Mental Health Authority; and Governor’s Office for Children.

14 | Howard County Office of Children and Families 2021 Parent’s Guide to Howard County | 15 COMMUNITY RESOURCES and SUPPORT GROUPS COMMUNITY RESOURCES and SUPPORT GROUPS n Abuse n Foster Care and Adoption Child Protective Services SAILS (Stillborn and Infant Loss Support) Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center Adoptions Together Howard County Department of Human Services 410-941-9061 Medical Pavilion at Howard County 2505 Lord Baltimore Drive, Baltimore 21244 9780 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 [email protected] See page 16. 410-869-0620 [email protected] www.bornintosilence.org Lamaze/ASPO Childbirth Education [email protected] https://dhs.maryland.gov/local-offices/howard-county/ SAILS is dedicated to helping those who have lost their child by 202-367-1128 www.adoptionstogether.org 410-872-4203 letting them know that they are not alone. [email protected] Adoption resources, information, support and counseling. Child Protective Services assists people in economic need, provides www.lamaze.org Building Families for Children preventive services and protects vulnerable children and adults. n Breastfeeding Support Lamaze seeks to help build confidence and ensure support during 7161-A Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia 21046 HopeWorks Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center pregnancy and birth 410-872-1050 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 300, Columbia 21046 Medical Pavilion at Howard County Planned Parenthood of Maryland www.buildingfamiliesforchildren.org 24-Hour Helpline 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia 21044 Baltimore Health Center Services include treatment foster care, transitional housing and Domestic Violence: 410-997-2272 or 800-752-0191 410-740-7601 330 North Howard Street, Baltimore 21201 comprehensive family services. Sexual Assault: 410-997-3292 https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/howard_county_general_hospital/ 410-576-1414 Catholic Charities www.wearehopeworks.org classes_events/ https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/maryland/ 320 Cathedral Street, Baltimore 21201 Provides intervention, outreach, educational workshops, community Breastfeeding support group, childbirth and new parent education, baltimore/21201/baltimore-city-health-center-3292-90620 667-600-2411 programs, youth leadership projects and systems advocacy health and wellness screenings, CPR, First Aid, and much more. Family planning agency that provides high-quality, affordable https://www.catholiccharities-md.org/services/adoption- Office of Human Trafficking Prevention, Howard County La Leche League of Maryland reproductive health care for women, men and teens. international-adoption/[email protected] Department of Community Resources and Services 443-424-3733 Assists with the home study process, communication with foreign 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 [email protected] n Divorced and Single Parents adoption agencies and provides support through wait times. 410-313-6558 www.lllofmd-de-dc.org Catholic Single Again Council of Baltimore Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) www.howardcountymd.gov/ohtp Support and advocacy for breastfeeding. 410-302-0754 4000 Blackburn Lane, Suite 260, Burtonsville 20866 Our mission is to help prevent human trafficking in Howard County WIC Program (Women, Infant and Children) [email protected] 301-476-8525 and beyond. If you are interested in learning about the work of the [email protected] www.archbalt.org/single-again-catholics-looking-to-find-place-in- [email protected] Human Trafficking Coordinating Council (HTPCC), or how you can https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Health/Women- church/ www.adoptionsupport.org join the fight against sexual and labor trafficking, call 410-313-6558. Infants-Children-WIC Advocate for the needs of the separated, divorced, or widowed. Empowers foster and adoptive families while promoting adoption The Listening Place Nutrition education program that provides healthy supplemental National Family Resiliency Center awareness and sensitivity. Child Advocacy Center food and services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and 10632 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia 21044 Howard County – Maryland Department of Human Services 2850 North Ridge Road, Ellicott City 21043 children under the age of five. 410-740-9553 See page 16. 410-313-2630 Columbia Health Center www.divorceabc.com or www.nfrchelp.org KidsPeace A place where partner agencies can come together to interview 8930 Standford Boulevard, Columbia 21045 Counseling and educational programs for children and adults to abuse victims in a safe child-friendly environment. 410-313-7510 7125 Thomas Edison Drive, Suite 225, Columbia 21046 help cope, heal and navigate through divorce and other family 410-964-9329 or 877-266-8460 (toll free) North Laurel Health Center transitions. n Bereavement 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel 20723 www.kidspeace.org 410-313-0630 National Stepfamily Resource Center Therapeutic foster care, teen mother and baby foster care. The Bereaved Parents of the USA— Howard County www.stepfamilies.info First Presbyterian Church of Howard County National Adoption Center n Links family science research on stepfamilies and best practices in 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 701, Philadelphia, PA 19102 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia 21045 Childbirth Education work with couples and children. 410-321-7053 Better BedRest 800-To-Adopt 800-862-3678 www.bereavedparentsusa.org 410-740-7662 n [email protected] Support group for parents who have lost a child. [email protected] Employment www.adopt.org Columbia Workforce Center Committed to finding a permanent loving family for children Center for Infant and Child Loss www.betterbedrest.org Support for women with high-risk pregnancies. 7161 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite D, Columbia 21046 in foster care. 410-706-5062 or 800-808-7437 410-290-2600 [email protected] Bradley Method [email protected] n www.infantandchildloss.org 800-423-2397 Learning Disabilities http://www.dllr.state.md.us/county/howard/ CHADD (Children of Attention Deficit Disorder) Counseling, education and support services. www.bradleybirth.com Services for adults and teens. Natural birthing methods of Greater Baltimore The Compassionate Friends Howard Community College Howard County Branch of Greater Baltimore 410-560-3358 Columbia Pregnancy Center Counseling & Career Services 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 100, Columbia 21046 [email protected] 10632 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 254, Columbia 21044 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia 21044 410-458-6500 www.baltimoretcf.com 410-730-3223 or 24/7 Talk Line call 800-712-HELP (4357) 443-518-1340 www.chadd-mc.org Support group for grieving parents and caregivers. www.columbia-pregnancy.org [email protected] Bringing together children and adults with AD/HD, educators, and Prenatal care, family planning and other women’s health services. https://www.howardcc.edu/services-support/career-services/ healthcare professionals.

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• Explore the Howard County Library • Check out Parent Education Workshops System programs, story times and locations (PAGE 35). through THE FAMILY INSTITUTE (PAGE 10). 36 to 48 MONTHS • Sign up for THE BASICS to boost early brain • Stay current with immunizations. INFANT TO 12 MONTHS development in your child’s first three years (PAGE 22). • Visit the Howard County Library. • Arrange playdates to develop social skills. • Start regular dental check-ups. • Play outside... explore playgrounds and parks • Plan family outings (picnics, walks, parks, pools). • Continue dental check-ups and well child visits. • Learn about car seat safety. • Child-proof your home and grandparent’s home, too. throughout the county. • Encourage imaginative play (puppets, dress-up). • Schedule your well-baby visits. • Have regular daily activities and routines. • Start potty training. • Borrow books/toys from a Howard County Library. • Parent well-being is crucial... take care of yourself! • Discover programs offered through the • Attend the annual PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE (PAGE 37). INFORMATION FAIR. (howardcountymd.gov/children) • Stay active and teach a love of the outdoors. • SMILE often to form positive attachments. Department of Recreation and Parks • • READ. TALK. SING. PLAY. EXPLORE. • Practice good manners, please and thank you. • Be knowledgeable about safe sleeping habits. READ. TALK. SING. PLAY. EXPLORE. • Try new healthy foods to expand your child’s palate. • Talk to your baby. Learn about the TALK WITH ME program. • Let little ones help in a safe manner in the kitchen (https://www.hcpss.org/launch-into-learning/talk-with-me/) (measuring, getting out non-breakable items). • Ask questions about community resources. • Attend the annual Children’s Discovery Fair in April, and celebrate the Month of the Young Child. Contact the Howard County CARE LINE (PAGE 15). • Choose quality child care, if needed. • READ. TALK. SING. PLAY. EXPLORE. Contact LOCATE: Child Care 877-261-0060 (PAGE 3). • Learn about Home Visiting Programs. Contact PARENTS AS TEACHERS/HEALTHY FAMILIES (PAGE 7). 48 to 60 MONTHS • READ. TALK. SING. PLAY. EXPLORE. • Sign up for the Summer Reading Program at the Howard County Library. The BIRTH TO THREE-YEAR-OLD PERIOD is the fastest rate of brain development • Build excitement about learning new skills. across the ENTIRE human life span! • Learn about your child’s elementary school using the School Finder on the HCPSS website. SOCIAL INTERACTION enhances the speed • Plan to attend a “Road to Kindergarten” workshop and accuracy of learning at ALL ages! held in January (check the HCPSS website). A STRONG PARENT-CHILD BOND in early • Ask questions about community resources. childhood prepares children to better handle Contact the Howard County CARE LINE (PAGE 15) STRESS throughout life! • Plan healthy meals and eat together as a family. Children DO NOT NEED SPECIAL TOYS or • Register for the “Kindergarten in March” at your www.launchintolearningHC.org videos to stimulate their brain development! child’s elementary school. By the AGE OF THREE, children’s brains • Attend “Kindergarten Here We Come” at the have formed 1,000 TRILLION connections Howard County Library in August. between neurons! • Purchase school supplies. • Enjoy your child’s first day of Kindergarten! Babies use the FACIAL EXPRESSIONS of adults to decide how they FEEL!

© Howard County Office of Children and Families, June 2021 COMMUNITY RESOURCES and SUPPORT GROUPS COMMUNITY RESOURCES and SUPPORT GROUPS n New Parent Support Groups n Parenting Issues, Family Support and Resource Center Family Options Information and Classes The Local Care Team (LCT) Howard County Public School System Howard County Health Department Howard County Office of Local Children’s Board 5451 Beaverkill Road, Columbia 21044 410-313- 5816 The ARC of Howard County 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 410-313-7161 [email protected] 11735 Homewood Road, Ellicott City 21042 410-313-6552 https://www.hcpss.org/special-education/family-support-and- www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Health 410-730-0638 [email protected] resource-center/ Teen parenting program for 19 years or younger, first time pregnant www.archoward.org https://www.howardcountymd.gov/OLCB Provides services to families of children with special needs including or parenting teen. Provides home visits, group meetings and case Employment, family and individual support, day programs, and more An inter-agency council designed to provide resources and support to workshops, IEP assistance, newsletters, a lending library, facilitation management services. for children and adults with special needs families who need to access services for a child with intensive needs. of parent support groups and service referrals. Healthy Families Howard County® Building Families for Children Families and their advocates can self-refer to the LCT for assistance. Special Needs Kids Information Howard County Office of Children and Families See page 17. Parents As Teachers Program http://www.specialneedskidsinfo.com 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 Howard County Office of Children and Families Information, training and support services. The CARE Line 410-313-1940 Howard County Office of Children and Families See page 20. The International Dyslexia Association [email protected] See ad on page 15. 40 York Road, 4th floor, Baltimore 21204 www.howardcountymd.gov/homevisiting The Family Institute n Safety Information 410-296-0232 Healthy Families Howard County® is part of a nationwide initiative. Howard County Office of Children and Families KISS (Kids in Safety Seats) [email protected] This free and voluntary program provides eligible parents living in th www.dyslexiaida.org/ 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 201 West Preston Street, 4 floor, Baltimore 21201 Howard County with family-centered, strength-based home visiting 410-313-1440 800-370-SEAT (7328) services. Program goals include promoting positive parent-child [email protected] [email protected] n Legal Issues relationships, child health, development, social-emotional well-being www.howardcountymd.gov/family-institute www.mdkiss.org Family Court Services Coordinator and safety, school readiness and family self-sufficiency. Ages served: Workshops and information on parenting topics such as child Promotes child safety seat awareness and usage. Howard County Circuit Court prenatal to five years; call for eligibility requirements. development, school readiness, positive discipline, and Safe Kids Coalition 410-313-2225 Jewish Federation of Howard County adolescent issues. 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 400, Columbia 21046 Answers procedural or general questions regarding family law cases. 10630 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 400, Columbia 21044 Family Options 410-313-6090 Family Law Hotline 410-730-4976 See page 20. [email protected] 800-845-8550 [email protected] Healthy Families Howard County™ www.safekids.org [email protected] www.jewishhowardcounty.org Safety-based programming awareness. Connecting with Jewish Federation is a simple way to get involved Howard County Office of Children and Families Howard County Lawyer Referral Service in Jewish life through Shabbat Tots, teen programs, volunteer See page 20. 410-313-3853 n opportunities and more. The Jacaranda Center for Family and Youth Development Sexuality Legal Aid Bureau Parents As Teachers 410-978-1859 PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) 3451 Court House Drive, Ellicott City 21043 Howard County Office of Children and Families www.thejacarandacenter.org 443-280-9047 410-480-1057 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 Provides family strengthening and youth development through https://www.pflaghoco.org/ www.mdlab.org 410-313-1940 workshops and classes, support groups and teen camps Free or low-cost civil legal services to low-income individuals [email protected] n Supporting Parents throughout Maryland. Judy Center at Cradlerock Elementary School www.howardcountymd.gov/homevisiting 6700 Cradlerock Way, Columbia 21045 Columbia Area Mothers of Multiples A home visiting program designed for parents with children birth 410-313-8224 www.camom.net to five years; call for eligibility requirements. https://judycenter.hcpss.org/ Support network for parents of twins, triplets, or higher order multiples Parenting program on child development and support for DC Metro Dads parents as their child’s first teacher (birth to age five). (MD, Northern VA, DC—Chapter of Daddyshome, Inc) Serves the Cradlerock catchment area only. Through a community-wide collaborative effort, Howard County 1-703-799-2904 residents are able to receive durable medical equipment at no cost. Kinship Navigator Services [email protected] In that continued spirit, we ask that you consider donating Howard County Department of Human Services www.dcmetrodads.com this item back to The Loan Closet of Howard County when it is 9780 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 Provides support to stay-at-home dads. no longer needed. There are two convenient ways to make 410-872-8843 7125 Riverwood Drive, Suite D1 Howard County Dads returns and donations: [email protected] Columbia, MD 21046 443-910-0882 http://dhr.maryland.gov/foster-care/kinship-care/ 1) ALPHA RIDGE LANDFILL LOAN CLOSET SHED [email protected] 410-313-0363 (voice/relay) Supports kinship caregivers caring for minor relatives, assists in Alpha Ridge Landfill, 2350 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville 21104 www.instagram.com/howardcountydads linking to resources, offers a support group and other services. Howard County Office of Open Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. www.facebook.com/howardcountydads Disability Services 2) THE LOAN CLOSET LOADING DOCK Support network for dads in Howard County. Department of Community Resources and Services Located in rear of our equipment distribution site: 7125 Riverwood Dr., Suite D1, Columbia 21045 howardcountymd.gov/loancloset Donations and Returns: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm • BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

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Mocha Moms of Howard County Abilities Network Casey Cares Foundation Howard County Autism Society [email protected] 8503 LaSalle Road, Towson 21286 3918 Vero Road, Baltimore 21227 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia 21046 www.mochamoms.org 410-828-7700 443-568-0064 410-290-3466 Support and advocacy for moms of color. www.abilitiesnetwork.org www.caseycaresfoundation.org [email protected] MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) Programs support children, adults, families and seniors in Heartwarming and uplifting programs with a special touch for www.howard-autism.org [email protected] services who are affected by a diagnosed disability, lack of critically ill children across Maryland. Serves individuals on the autism spectrum, their families and www.momsclub.org environmental supports, low-socioeconomic levels, and limited Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America communities with information, support and advocacy; by promoting Support group that understands the special needs of an at-home knowledge about resources and/or the capacity to access them. Maryland/Delaware Chapter awareness; and by working to improve the quality of and access to mother. Please visit the website to find a local chapter The ARC of Howard County 1777 Reisterstown Road, Suite 206, Pikesville 21208 services and educational opportunities. Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS/MOPPETS) See page 21. 443-276-0861 • helpline: 888-694-8872 Howard County Early Intervention Services www.mops.org/groups/cpc American Diabetes Association www.ccfa.org Howard County Public School System MOPS and MOPPETS is all about meeting the needs of expectant 2002 Clipper Park Road, Suite 110, Baltimore 21211 Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children 410-313-7017 — Infants & Toddlers Program (children under 3 years) mothers, mothers of preschoolers and mothers of school-aged kids 410-265-0075 or 800-342-2383 (CSAAC) 410-313-7046 — Child Find for children 3 to 5 years [email protected] 240-912-2220 https://www.hcpss.org/special-education/early-intervention/ PATH—Parents At Home The HCPSS provides free developmental screening for eligible children. www.meetup.com/Parents-at-home-PATH www.diabetes.org www.csaac.org PATH (Parents-At-Home) is a parents’ group that organizes social Asthma and Allergy Foundation Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Howard County Public School System functions for kid play and adult conversation 410-484-2054 or 800-727-8462 10626 York Road, Suite A, Cockeysville 21030 Special Education and Student Services www.aafa.org 410-628-0795 10910 Route 108, Ellicott City 21042 [email protected] 410-313- 5661 Brain Injury Association of Maryland https://www.hcpss.org/special-education/services/ 2200 Kernan Drive, Baltimore 21207 www.cff.org/Maryland/ of brain growth 410-448-2924 Disability Rights Maryland Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Maryland Chapter happens by age three www.biamd.org (formerly Maryland Disability Law Center) 891 Elkridge Landing Road, Suite 150, Linthicum 21090 410-636-8080 BrightStar Care 1500 Union Avenue, Suite 2000, Baltimore 21211 410-727-6325 [email protected] • free 7060 Oakland Mills Road, Suite P, Columbia 21046 www.jdrf.org 410-910-9425 www.disabilityrightsmd.org • interactive Kennedy Krieger Institute • easy-to-use www.brightstar.com Down Syndrome Resource Network of Howard County We provide home services, skilled nursing and other personal care. 410-730-0638 Behavioral Psychology Outpatient Programs 9810 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite C, Columbia 21046 Camp Attaway Family Support and Resource Center 443-923-9400 8640 Guilford Road, Suite 220, Columbia 21046 Howard County Public School System www.kennedykrieger.org Maximize Love | Manage Stress 410-730-2633 See page 20. Clinical services for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. [email protected] The Feingold Association http://campattaway.org/ The Loan Closet of Howard County Talk, Sing and Point 800-321-3287 or 631-369-9340 Howard County DCRS, Office on Disability Services A summer day camp for children with emotional and behavioral [email protected] disorders, offering a variety of activities for safe, therapeutic, and 7125 Riverwood Drive, Suite D1, Columbia 21046 www.feingold.org 410-313-0363 Count, Group and Compare fun-filled days for children, as well as weekly support and education Services for parents whose children are chemical-sensitive. group for parents. [email protected] Explore through Movement & Play Friendship Circle www.howardcountymd.gov/LoanCloset Camp Inclusion 770 Howes Lane, Columbia 21044 Providing refurbished equipment and resources for older adults, 443-398-8537 443-280-0340 caregivers, children and adults with disabilities to improve their quality Read and Discuss Stories [email protected] [email protected] of life. Free durable medical equipment for Aging in Place; donations http://www.campinclusion.org/ www.friendshipcirclehc.org are accepted (monetary and gently used medical equipment). We are a summer day camp for any student with or without a Jewish support services for children with autism/other special needs. cognitive, social or physical disability. Maryland Access Point (MAP) Howard County Office of ADA Coordination Howard County Office on Aging and Independence The CARE Center Department of Community Resources and Services 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 Howard County Office of Children and Families 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 410-313-1234 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 410-313-6402 [email protected] 410-313-CARE (2273) www.howardcountymd.gov/ada www.howardcountymd.gov/MAP [email protected] Providing technical assistance to county government to ensure An Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) designed to assist www.howardcountymd.gov/children that county government complies with the Americans with persons 18 and older with a disability, persons 50 and older or Individual- and program-wide behavioral consultation, coaching, Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides informal guidance to the public caregivers to obtain information regarding community technical assistance, referrals, training, and parent education. on accessibility issues. resources or help with long-term care support planning. www.howardcountymd.gov/the-basics

22 | Howard County Office of Children and Families 2021 Parent’s Guide to Howard County | 23 SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Maryland Coalition of Families Project ACT (All Children Together) Abilities Network Howard County Health Department n Dentists and Orthodontists 10632 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 119, Columbia 21044 8503 LaSalle Road, Towson 21286 Ascend One Building 410-730-8267 or 888-607-3637 410-828-7700 8930 Stanford Boulevard, Columbia 21045 Referral Service [email protected] www.abilitiesnetwork.org 410-313-6300 Howard County Dental Association www.mdcoalition.org On-site training for child care staff; individualized child observations [email protected] 410-635-0703 [email protected] The Maryland School for the Blind and support planning, coaching and mentoring; family support; www.hchealth.org www.howardcountydentalassociation.com 3501 Taylor Avenue, Nottingham 21236 resource and referral; and, access to individualized services. Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program (MCHIP) 410-444-5000 Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Howard County Health Department [email protected] 7240 Parkway Drive, Suite 180, Hanover 21076 Ascend One Building n Developmental Screening and www.mdschblind.org 410-528-1555 or 800-421-8453 8930 Stanford Boulevard, Columbia 21045 Early Intervention Services Information and support for parents of blind/partially sighted children. www.sicklecelldisease.org 410-313-6300 Behavior & Developmental Pediatrics Division Maryland School for the Deaf, Columbia Campus United Cerebral Palsy National [email protected] University of Maryland Medical Center 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City 21043 1825 K Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006 www.howardcountymd.gov/health 737 West Lombard Street, 1st floor, Baltimore 21201 410-696-7449 202-776-0406 or 800-872-5827 Low-cost health insurance for families who meet income 410-706-2300 [email protected] http://ucp.org/ eligibility guidelines. https://www.umms.org/childrens/health-services/behavioral- developmental-pediatrics www.msd.edu Verbal Beginnings n Identifying/managing development, learning and behavior disorders Maryland Speech, Language and Hearing Association 7090 Samuel Morse Drive, Columbia 21046 Counseling and Mental Health 410-239-7770 888-344-5988 See Directory of Behavioral Health Services in Howard County at Family Support and Resource Center [email protected] www.verbalbeginnings.com https://www.howardcountymd.gov/health/behavioral-health Howard County Public School System www.mdslha.org Verbal Beginnings provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) American Red Cross of Central Maryland See page 20. Maryland State Department of Education therapy to children ages two to 18 diagnosed with Autism 4800 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore 21215 Howard County Early Intervention Services Special Education Division Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 410-624-2000 See page 23. www.redcross.org/gcr 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore 21201 Kennedy Krieger Institute Behavioral Psychology 410-767-0238 Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services Outpatient Programs http://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/special- 2201 Warwick Way, Marriottsville 21104 See page 23. education/index.aspx 410-313-6000 www.howardcountymd.gov/fire-and-rescue-services Parents As Teachers Program/Health Families Howard County NAMI — The National Alliance on Mental Illness Howard County Office of Children and Families 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 475, Columbia 21044 Howard County Office of Children and Families See page 20. 410-884-8691 or 877-878-2371 (warm line) Child Care Resource Center www.namimd.org 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 Mental illness advocacy, research, programs and services. 410-313-1442 National Organization of Parents of Blind Children [email protected] 200 East Wells Street, Jernigan Place, Baltimore 21230 www.howardcountymd.gov/children 410-659-9314 Training classes for parents and child care professionals; We are here www.nfb.org If you experience challenging behaviors with children assistance finding licensed child care programs; community in your care such as tantrums, aggression, outreach and other services. when you need us. The Parents’ Place of Maryland non-compliance, or socially withdrawn tendencies, 801 Cromwell Park Drive Suite 103, Glen Burnie 21061 Howard Community College n BGE Assistance n Home Delivery contact the CARE CENTER today! n 410-768-9100 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, HR 100, Columbia 21044 Business Clothing Meal Assistance n Counseling Services www.ppmd.org 443-518-4981 n Housing Assistance We offer free assistance with: www.howardcc.edu n Disability Services n Immigration Services Provides information to families of children with n • Virtual Child-Specific/Center-Wide Behavior Consultation Employment Assistance n Information and Referral all disabilities and special health care needs. Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center n Eviction Prevention • Staff Meeting Q&A Sessions to Help Address Challenges n Legal Assistance Medical Pavilion at Howard County n Ex-offender Services n Medical Assistance Pathfinders for Autism • Virtual, Weekly Drop-in Q&A Sessions with Behavior Consultants See page 16. n Financial Coaching n Veteran Benefits Assistance 235 Schilling Circle, Suite 103, Hunt Valley 21031 • Parent Support Groups Helpline: 866-806-8400 or 443-330-5341 or 5370 n Food Stamps n Water Bill Assistance [email protected] — contact us for additional information — www.pathfindersforautism.org

n tel 410-313-0220 (voice/relay) n email [email protected] 410-313-CARE (2273) voice/relay n website www.howardcountymd.gov/msc [email protected] n address 9900 Washington Boulevard, Suite I, Laurel 20723 www.howardcountymd.gov/children 24 | Howard County Office of Children and Families The MSC is accessible 2021 Parent’s via the Guide RTA Busto Howard PURPLE County Route | 25 HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PARKS, RECREATION and LEISURE n Emergency Room/ n Immunizations n Local Parks and Recreation Centers Hospitals/Urgent Care Howard County Health Department Alpha Ridge Park Western Regional Park See page 25. 11685 Frederick Road/MD 99, Marriottsville 21104 14800 Carrs Mill Road, Woodbine 21723 AllCare of Maryland — Urgent Care Center 410-313-4700 410-313-4700 Columbia Location 6955 Oakland Mills Road, Suite N, Columbia 21045 n Medical Referral Services Blandair Regional Park Wilde Lake Park 410-290-9990 American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association 5750 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia 21045 Columbia Association [email protected] 800-638-8255 410-313-4700 10002 Hyla Brook Road, Columbia 21044 https://allcarefamilymed.com/columbia-md www.asha.org Columbia Dog Park 410-715-3000 https://www.columbiaassociation.org/?s=wilde+lake+park Ellicott City Location Speech pathologist and audiologist referrals. 5901 Rivendell Lane, Columbia 21044 9396D Baltimore National Pike, Suite D, Ellicott City 21042 Howard County General Hospital 410-312-6330 Worthington Dog Park and Off-Leash Area 410-480-9110 410-740-7750 [email protected] 8170 Hillsborough Road, Ellicott City 21043 www.allcareofmd.com www.hcgh.org/content/physician.htm https://www.columbiaassociation.org/facilities/columbia-dog-park/ 410-313-4700 Howard County General Hospital Physician referral website. Cedar Lane Park East 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia 21044 MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society 10745 Route 108, Columbia 21044 n Nature Centers 410-740-7890 1211 Cathedral Street, Baltimore 21201 410-313-4700 Howard County Conservancy www.hopkinsmedicine.org/howard_county_general_hospital 800-492-1056 Cedar Lane Park West 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock 21163 410-465-8877 Ouch! Urgent Care [email protected] 5081 Cedar Lane, Columbia 21044 6020 Meadowridge Center Drive, Suite F, Elkridge 21075 www.medchi.org/ 410-313-4700 www.hcconservancy.org 443-776-3031 n Centennial Park Robinson Nature Center www.ouchmd.com Substance Abuse 10000 Route 108, Ellicott City 21042 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia 21042 410-313-0400 Patient First Alano Club 410-313-7271 or 7256 5900 Cedar Lane, Columbia 21044 9231 Rumsey Road, Columbia 21045 https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Recreation-and- 410-997-2288 Gary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood Parks/Facilities/Robinson-Nature-Center 443-718-4067 2400 Route 97, Cooksville 21723 www.patientfirst.com www.thealanoclub.org AA, Al-Anon and Alateen Meetings. 410-313-4840 n Parent/Child Play Programs PM Pediatrics Kiwanis-Wallas Park Recreation Center 6630 Marie Curie Drive, Elkridge 21075 Columbia Treatment Center Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks 5570 Sterrett Place, Suite 205, Columbia 21044 3300 Norbets Way, Ellicott City 21042 See page 8. 571-370-5437 410-313-2637 https://www.pmpediatrics.com/location/columbia/ 410-730-1333 Howard County Library System [email protected] Lake Elkhorn Park Premier Health Express www.hclibrary.org https://www.columbia-treatment.com/ 7200 Dockside Lane, Columbia 21046 Educational classes and enriching experiences for all ages/interests. 9710 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 200, Columbia 21046 Adolescent and young adult counseling and groups. 410-715-3161 443-899-9525 www.columbiaassociation.com www.premierhealthexpress.com HC DrugFree n Scouting and Other Youth 5305 Village Center Drive, Columbia 21044 Meadowbrook Park Righttime Care Center 443-325-0040 5001 Meadowbrook Lane, Ellicott City 21043 Organizations 6334 Cedar Lane, Columbia 21044 [email protected] 410-313- 4700 Boy Scouts of America, Baltimore Area Council 888-808-6483 www.hcdrugfree.org 701 Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore 21211 www.myrighttime.com Patapsco Valley State Park Resources and education on prevention, treatment, recovery, and 8020 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville 21228 443-573-2500 health and wellness to help county residents understand and address https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/patapsco.aspx www.baltimorebsa.org behavioral health (substance use and mental health) disorders. West Entrance Girl Scouts of Central Maryland Howard County Health Department 6105 Rockburn Branch Road, Elkridge 21075 4806 Seton Drive, Baltimore 21215 Ascend One Building 410-461-5005 410-358-9711 8930 Stanford Boulevard, Columbia 21045 www.dnr.state.md.us www.gscm.org 410-313-6202 Roger Carter Community Center Islamic Leadership Institute of America [email protected] 3000 Milltowne Drive, Ellicott City 21043 See page 14. www.howardcountymd.gov/gethelp 410-313-2764 Behavioral health resources and referrals. University of Maryland Extension 4-H Youth Development www.howardcountymd.gov/rccc 3300 North Ridge Road, Suite 240, Ellicott City 21043 Serenity Center Savage Park 410-313-2707 9650 Basket Ring Road, Columbia 21045 8400 Fair Street, Savage 20763 [email protected] 410-884-6088 410-313-4700 https://extension.umd.edu/programs/4-h-youth-development [email protected] Agriculture and natural resources clubs and programs. https://theserenitycentercolumbia.org/ Schooley Mill Park A meeting place for 12-step groups. 12975 Hall Shop Road, Highland 21029 410-313-4700

26 | Howard County Office of Children and Families 2021 Parent’s Guide to Howard County | 27 PARKS, RECREATION and LEISURE PARKS, RECREATION and LEISURE n Special Needs and BASKETBALL GOLF Columbia Ice Rink Howard County Youth Program Columbia Association Hobbits Glen Golf Club 5876 Thunderhill Road, Columbia 21045 Therapeutic Services See this page at left. 11130 Willowbottom Drive, Columbia 21044 410-730-0322 Center for Social Change, Inc. Public Session Hotline: 410-730-0321 Howard Youth Basketball Association 410-730-5980 6600 Amberton Drive, Elkridge 21075 https://www.columbiaassociation.org/facilities/columbia-ice-rink/ 410-461-7694 www.hobbitsglengolfclub.com 410-579-6789 [email protected] Columbia Association Sports Park [email protected] JUMP ROPE www.hyba.org 5453 Harpers Farm Road, Columbia 21044 www.centerforsocialchange.org Kangaroo Kids Precision Jump Rope Team 410-715-3054 A therapeutic integrated program for school-age persons with autism. i9 Sports 301-490-4995 443-485-4202 www.columbiaassociation.org/facilities/sports-parks/ [email protected] Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks [email protected] Fairway Hills Golf Club www.kangarookids.org See full page ad on page 37. https://www.i9sports.com/ 5100 Columbia Road, Columbia 21044 LACROSSE Howard County Youth Program Youth sports league for ages three to 17 years. 410-730-1112 Howard County Lacrosse Program 410-461-7694 Laurel Boys and Girls Club www.fairwayhillsgolfclub.com 410-313-7275 www.hcyp.org See this page at left. First Tee, Fairway Hills Golf Club www.hclacrosse.com Baseball, softball, basketball programs/leagues. 5100 Columbia Road, Columbia 21044 Maryland School for the Deaf BOATING 410-730-1114 ROLLER SKATING See page 24. Centennial Park Lake [email protected] Laurel Roller Skating Center 410-313-7303 https://www.firstteehowardcounty.org/ 9890 Brewers Court, Laurel, 20723 Special Olympics Maryland, Howard County Boat rentals 301-725-8070 8970 Route 108, Suite A-1, Columbia 21045 Emphasis on youth who otherwise may not have an opportunity to Patapsco Valley State Park experience the game of golf. [email protected] 410-740-0500 www.laurelskatingcenter.com www.somdhc.org See page 27. Monster Mini Golf https://monsterminigolf.com/columbia/ Supreme Sports Club Therapeutic and Recreational Riding Center CAMPING 7080 Deepage Drive, Columbia 21045 3750 Shady Lane, Glenwood 21738 Camping at Patapsco Valley State Park Rocky Gorge 4 Seasons Golf Fairway 410-381-5355 410-489-5100 See page 27. http://www.rockygorgegolf.com/ www.columbiaassociation.com www.trrcmd.org CHEERLEADING Turf Valley Golf Course RUNNING 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City 21042 n Sports AllPro Gymnastics and Cheer Academy Girls on The Run 6685 Santa Barbara Road, Suite D, Elkridge 21075 410-465-1500 9150 Rumsey Road, Suite A7, Columbia 21045 BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL 410-379-5439 [email protected] 443-583-7740 Columbia Baseball League www.allprogymnasticsandcheer.com www.turfvalley.com [email protected] 410-313-4705 Laurel Boys and Girls Club Waverly Woods Golf Club www.gotrcentralmd.org [email protected] See this page at left. 2100 Warwick Way, Marriottsville 21104 Program designed for girls to become independent thinkers, problem https://www.hcyp.org/ 410-313-9182 solvers and make healthy decisions while training for a 5k event. FISHING Elkridge Youth Organization [email protected] Howard County Striders [email protected] Fishing is permitted from the shores of Howard County lakes. www.waverlywoods.com 410-964-1998 www.eyosports.org A license is required for ages 16 and up. For licensing information www.striders.net Basketball, baseball, soccer, softball, tennis. visit the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) at HOCKEY https://dnr.maryland.gov/Fisheries/Pages/default.aspx Howard Huskies Hockey Club SOCCER Howard County Youth Program [email protected] See this page above. Fishing Classes SAC—Soccer Association of Columbia www.howardhuskies.org Lucido Fields at Covenant Park Laurel Boys and Girls Club Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks See full page ad on page 37. HORSEBACK RIDING 4560 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City 21042 701 Montgomery Street, Laurel 20707 Columbia Horse Center 410-203-9590 301-604-5242 FOOTBALL 10400 Gorman Road, Laurel 20723 [email protected] www.laurelboysandgirlsclub.org Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks 301-776-5850 www.sackick.com Savage Boys and Girls Club See full page ad on page 37. [email protected] Soccer Shots https://www.savagebgc.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1914580 www.columbiahorsecenter.com 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 1000, Laurel 20707 Western Howard County Baseball/Softball Therapeutic and Recreational Riding Center, Inc. 202-957-8252 410-313-4706 See page 28. www.soccershots.org/howardcounty https://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=whcsports ICE SKATING Thunder Soccer Club 443-741-2486 [email protected] www.thundersoccerclub.org Volleyball House & Soccer Arena

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5635 Furnace Avenue, Elkridge 21075 Watermont Swim Club Columbia Association Youth and Teen Center University of Maryland Extension 4-H Youth Development This location has been permanently closed due to residential 5819 Bellanca Drive, Elkridge 21075 See page 5. See page 27. construction. See VOLLEYBALL in column at right regarding a new 410-599-6149 CA Middle School Advisory Committee (ages 11-13) Voices for Change state-of-the-art facility currently in the planning stages. [email protected] CA Teen Advisory Committee (ages 13-19) 410-313-0039 Western Howard County Soccer www.watermont.org 410-992-3726 https://hcv4c.wordpress.com/about-us/ Recreation & Parks Fields: 410-313-4372 West Howard Swim Club [email protected] Facebook: Howard County Voices for Change (V4C) School Fields: 410-313-6827 16131 Old Frederick Road, Mt. Airy 21771 www.columbiaassociation.org/board-committee/teen-middle- Twitter: HCV4C www.whcsoccer.org 410-489-7350 school-advisory-committee With the support of adult mentors, students identify issues impacting https://westhowardswimclub.wordpress.com/ Middle school students and teens plan, organize and implement their peers and work together to develop strategies to address them. SWIMMING positive activities and various events for their peers. Atholton Swim Club TENNIS/TABLE TENNIS Youth Advisory Council 6731 Seneca Drive, Columbia 21046 Athletic Club (indoor) Howard EcoWorks Howard County Police Department 410-964-0068 5435 Beaverkill Road, Columbia 21044 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 309, Columbia 21046 410-313-0275 [email protected] 410-730-6744 443-518-7665 https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Police/Youth-Programs https://atholtonswimclub.com/ [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] http://www.howardecoworks.org/ Provides youth with a safe and engaging environment to interact Columbia Association Pools https://www.columbiaassociation.org/facilities/fitness-clubs/ columbia-athletic-club/ Employs county residents (16 to 26 years) to build rain gardens with local law enforcement. Students in grades eight to 12 can 410-312-6332 and conservation landscapes that filter storm water runoff and earn service hours, be a change agent in the community, attend www.columbiapools.org Circle D Tennis Club alleviate flooding from pavement and other impervious surfaces. educational or social field trips and gain or strengthen life skills such Columbia Neighborhood Swim League 15535 Carrs Mill Road, Woodbine 21797 This program provides living wage jobs for young adults and helps as leadership, public speaking and social skills. 410-489-6941 410-312-6332 Howard County meet federally-mandated stormwater management Youth Development Coalition https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=reccnsl [email protected] obligations. www.circleDfarm.com HoCo Department of Community Resources and Services Forest Hill Swim and Tennis Club Islamic Leadership Institute of America 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 4310 Columbia Road, Ellicott City 21042 Columbia Association Tennis Facilities See page 14. 410-313-0221 Pool: 410-465-1386 Columbia Athletic Club — 410-720-0149 [email protected] Long Reach Tennis Club — 410-423-4120 The Jacaranda Center for Family and Youth Development Tennis: 410-461-2572 410-978-1859 Network of agencies collaborating to improve the continuum of www.fhstc.com Owen Brown Tennis Club — 410-381-7255 programs and services available to children, youth and their families. The Racquet Club at Hobbit’s Glen — 410-730-6601 [email protected] Goldfish Swim School Wilde Lake Tennis Club — 443-871-0198 http://thejacarandacenter.org Youth Leadership Project 9315 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia 21046 https://www.columbiaassociation.org/facilities/tennis/ Jewish Federation of Howard County HopeWorks 410-983-3003 See page 20. 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite #300, Columbia 21046 [email protected] Forest Hill Swim and Tennis Club 410-997-0304 (Community Engagement Department) https://www.goldfishswimschool.com/columbia/ See this page at left. Junior Achievement [email protected] Howard County Table Tennis Club 10711 Red Run Boulevard, #110, Owings Mills 21117 https://wearehopeworks.org/ylp/ Hammond Park Pool 443-394-7211 8034 Helmart Drive, Laurel 20723 9221 Rumsey Road, Columbia 21045 A service program dedicated to empowering teens 14 to 18 years old 443-583-4520 [email protected] to engage with social justice issues, challenge systems of oppression 301-725-1300 www.jamaryland.org [email protected] [email protected] and create healthy relationships. www.hctt-md.com Offering K through 12 programs giving young people the knowledge www.swimhammond.org and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their n Kids First Swim Schools VOLLEYBALL future, and make smart academic and economic choices. Employment A new state-of-the-art facility is currently in the planning stages Columbia Workforce Center 7351 Assateague Drive, Suite 394, Jessup 20794 Leadership U/Leadership Howard County and will be constructed at a site yet-to-be-determined. See page 17. 443-755-0111 6760 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite #260, Columbia 21046 To stay informed and/or to add your contact information www.kidsfirstswimschools.com/locations/columbia 410-730-4474, Ext. 115 Howard Community College to the mailing list for updates, go to: www.vbhouse2.com MarTar Swim School [email protected] Counseling and Career Services 103 Century Drive, Mt Airy 21771 WRESTLING www.leadershiphc.org/content/leadership-u See page 14. 410-799-8887 Provides youth the opportunity to gain important leadership skills Vipers Wrestling [email protected] and first-hand experience participating in community service. (formerly Howard County Wrestling Program) n Babysitting Classes www.martarswimming.com 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia 21046 NAACP Youth Council Howard County Recreation and Parks Roger Carter Community Center 410-313-4637 Ridgely’s Run Community Center 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia 21046 3000 Milltowne Drive, Ellicott City 21043 www.leaguelineup.com/howardcountywrestling 8400 Mission Road, Jessup 20794 410-313-7275 410-313-2764 443-280-1935 www.howardcountymd.gov/rap https://www.howardcountymd.gov/recreation-parks/roger-carter- Sponsors health fairs, educational events, voter registration/ Emphasizes child development, safety, security, first aid, understanding, community-center awareness, economic empowerment and membership . patience, and other necessary skills; and, includes intro to hands-only CPR and AED (does not include certifications). Registrants must be at least 11 years old by the first class. Certificate awarded upon completion.

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Association of Community Services of Howard County Howard County Office of Public Information RTA (Regional Transportation Agency) Coalition for Compassion 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite #301, Columbia 21045 George Howard Building 8510 Corridor Road, Suite #110, Savage 20763 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia 21045 443-518-7704 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City 21043 800-270-9553 410-997-2781 http://acshoco.org/ 410-313-3000 [email protected] An interfaith outreach that provides financial assistance, Supports a dynamic network of over 100 member organizations www.howardcountymd.gov www.transitrta.com food pantry, and a monthly community meal. through education, advocacy and connections. Information about county government services and programs; the Serving Howard County, Anne Arundel County, City of Laurel, and Community Action Council The CARE Center Information & Referral Service responds to public inquiries and Northern Prince George’s County. Covers local destinations and 9820 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 Howard County Office of Children and Families refers callers to appropriate agencies. regional connections. 410-313-6440 See page 25. Howard County Police n www.cac-hc.org The CARE Line Northern Patrol District Animal Resources Community-based services for individuals and families. Howard County Office of Children and Families 3410 Court House Drive, Ellicott City 21043 Howard County Animal Control Facility FISH of Howard County See page 3. 410-313-3015 8576 Davis Road, Columbia 21045 410-964-8660 https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Police2 410-313-2780 Greater Baltimore Urban League www.fishhowardcounty.com Howard County Police [email protected] Financial assistance, food and referral services. 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite #313, Columbia 21046 https://www.howardcountymd.gov/police/animal-control 443-518-7680 Southern Patrol District Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center http://www.gbul.org/ 11226 Scaggsville Road, Laurel 20723 n 6700 Freetown Road, Columbia 21044 Provides youth empowerment for students in grades eight through 12. 410-313-3700 Consumer Information 410-531- 6006 Program includes teambuilding, personal development and https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Police2 Howard County Office of Consumer Protection Crisis Hotline: 800-422-0009 community leadership, college/career preparation, and more. Howard County Recycling HoCo Department of Community Resources and Services [email protected] An entrepreneurship program provides business workshops, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia 21046 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 www.grassrootscrisis.org seminars and counseling. 410-313-6444 410-313-6420 A 24-hour resource to individuals and families in need of immediate [email protected] [email protected] assistance with a personal, mental health, family or shelter crisis. HC DrugFree www.howardcountymd.gov/consumer See page 26. Mediation & Conflict Resolution Center of Howard County Provides information on consumer issues, mediation, conciliation Howard County Food Bank Howard Commuter Solutions 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Building #100, Columbia 21046 and investigation of consumer complaints. Licenses, door-to-door 9385 Gerwig Lane, Columbia 21045 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City 21043 443-518-7693 salespeople and trespass tow operators. 410-313-6185 [email protected] Perishable, non-perishable foods and supplies including diapers for 410-313-3130 Attorney General’s Office [email protected] www.mcrchoward.org low-income families and individuals in Howard County. Free mediation and conflict resolution services including group Consumer Protection Division www.howardcommutersolutions.com 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore 21202 Howard County WIC Program facilitation, restorative dialogue, restorative reflection, restorative Howard County Health Department Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services circles, education and training. 410-576-6550 See page 25. https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/Pages/CPD Ascend One Building Office of Veterans and Military Families 8930 Stanford Boulevard, Columbia 21045 Howard County – Maryland Department of Human Services HoCo Department of Community Resources and Services Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland 410-313-6300 9780 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia 21046 502 South Sharp Street, Suite #1200, Baltimore 21201 [email protected] [email protected] 410-313-0821 410-347-3990 www.howardcountymd.gov/health https://dhs.maryland.gov/local-offices/howard-county/ [email protected] www.bbb.org/greater-maryland A federally-funded program that provides healthy foods and nutrition 410-872-8700 www.howardcountymd.gov/veterans Finds and recommends business, brands and charities. counseling for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children The Department of Human Services helps vulnerable residents buy Provides guidance, information and access to Howard County Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Maryland under age five. healthy foods, pay energy bills and obtain medical assistance, as veterans, military families, their dependents and survivors. 6315 Hillside Court, Suite B, Columbia 21046 well as provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults. MakingChange 800-642-2227 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 307, Columbia 21046 Howard County MultiService Center [email protected] 443-518-7647 HoCo Department of Community Resources and Services www.cccsmd.org http://makingchangecenter.org/ 9900 Washington Boulevard, Suite I, Laurel 20723 Budget, credit and debt counseling and homebuyer workshops. Provides financial education and asset building programs to empower 410-313-0220 (voice/relay) people to control their money and change their lives. [email protected] n Financial/Food Assistance Programs www.howardcountymd.gov/msc Maryland Medicaid Pharmacy Program CCS Central (Child Care Scholarship Program) Access to human services and supports for becoming self-sufficient. 410-767-5800, Ext. 3 • 410 767-1455 866-243-8796 Medical assistance, healthcare, family planning, Medicare Part D. Howard County Office of Human Rights and Equity https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care- 9820 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite #237, Columbia 21046 providers/child-care-scholarship-program Salvation Army Howard County Service Center 410-313-6430 Financial assistance with child care costs to eligible working families. https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/County- 3267 Pine Orchard Lane, Ellicott City 21042 Administration/Human-Rights 443-656-3376 Emergency financial assistance, food and nutrition programs, seasonal services.

32 | Howard County Office of Children and Families 2021 Parent’s Guide to Howard County | 33 GOVERNMENT and COMMUNITY SERVICES GOVERNMENT and COMMUNITY SERVICES n Housing Department of Transportation Auto Safety Hotline The Luminus Center for New Americans (formerly FIRN) Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Recall Information: 800-424-9393 5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite E200, Columbia 21044 6325 Woodside Court, Suite #110, Columbia 21046 Bridges to Housing Stability Complaints: 888-327-4236 410-992-1923 410-964-5757 or 800-446-6233 9520 Berger Road, Suite #311, Columbia, MD 21046 [email protected] 410-312-5760 Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Laurel location — MultiService Center www.madd.org http://bridges2hs.org/ see page 33. 9900 Washingonton Boulevard, Suite I, Laurel 20723 Provides case management to help homeless and near-homeless Hearing and Speech Helpline 410-880-5917 PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) families attain and maintain housing stability and provides an 800-638-8255 [email protected] 443-718-0474 affordable housing program for low-wage workers. www.beluminus.org [email protected] HopeWorks Career development, health care navigators, immigration www.pflagmd.org Heritage Housing Partners Corporation See page 16. counseling, information and referral, literacy program, minority 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Mail Stop #305, Columbia 21046 Voices for Children outreach and technical assistance, language connection, and nd 443-518-7685 Howard County Office of ADA Coordination 8358 Main Street, 2 floor, Ellicott City 21043 interpreting services. [email protected] HoCo Department of Community Resources and Services 410-740-0933 http://www.hhpcorp.org/ See page 23. [email protected] Owns and manages group homes for disabled and mentally- Howard County Health Department n Libraries www.voicesforchildren.org challenged, and affordable housing for low-income senior citizens. See page 25. Howard County Library System Administrative Branch Advocacy for abused and neglected children. 9411 Frederick Road, Ellicott City 21042 Howard County Housing Commission Jewish Information and Referral Service 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite #100, Columbia 21046 101 West Mt. Royal Avenue, Baltimore 21201 410-313-7750 n Volunteer Opportunities www.hclibrary.org 443-518-7800 410-466-9200 A-OK Mentoring http://www.househoward.org/ [email protected] Central Library See page 14. Owns, manages and maintains residential properties, develops new http://www.jlinkbalt.org/ 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia 21044 affordable housing opportunities, and operates the Housing Choice 410-313-7800 FIRN (Foreign Born Information and Referral Network) Kidsline Now The Luminus Center for New Americans; see top left, this page. Voucher Program. 410-461-1833 East Columbia Library United Way-sponsored telephone counseling for youngsters 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia 21045 Food on the 15th n Information Services and Hotlines during afterschool hours. 410-313-7700 [email protected] 211 of Central Maryland Opportunities for students of all ages to collect, sort, bag, and deliver KISS (Kids in Safety Seats) Elkridge Branch Library free non-perishable groceries to low-income senior citizens. 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite #340, Baltimore 21230 See page 21. 6540 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge 21075 Call 211 410-313-5077 Howard County Food Bank [email protected] Maryland Poison Center See page 33. 800-222-1222 Glenwood Branch Library www.211md.org Howard County, Maryland Free, confidential information and referral to health and human www.mdpoison.com 2350 Route 97, Cooksville 21723 Education and information about poison prevention. 410-313-5577 George Howard Building services, 24-hours-a-day/7-days-a-week. 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City 21043 The CARE Line Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline Miller Branch Library www.hocovolunteer.org Howard County Office of Children and Families 800-422-0009 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City 21042 Volunteer opportunities listed on this site are for Howard County See ad on page 15. https://www.help4mdyouth.org/faq/ 410-313-1950 Government departments, offices and agencies only. CASA de Maryland National Child Safety Council Savage Branch Library Jewish Federation of Howard County Baltimore’s Welcome & Worker Center 800-327-5107 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel 20723 See page 20. www.nationalchildsafetycouncil.org 410-313-0760 2224 East Fayette Street, Baltimore 21231 Rebuilding Together 410-732-2694 National Human Trafficking Resource Center n 8775 Centre Park Drive, Suite #519, Columbia 21045 www.casademaryland.org 888-373-7888 Lobbying and Advocacy Groups 410-381-3338 Resources, information and advocacy for low-income families [email protected] Advocates for Children and Youth [email protected] and immigrants. www.humantraffickinghotline.org/ 1 N. Charles Street, Suite #2400, Baltimore 21201 www.rebuildingtogetherhowardcounty.org Child Find — National Runaway Hotline Springboard Community Services 410-547-9200 Home repair and rehabilitation for low income, elderly, disabled 800-786-2929 Howard County Office [email protected] homeowners. [email protected] 10451 Twin Rivers Road, Suite 100, Columbia 21044 www.acy.org Advocacy and program improvement. United Way Volunteer Referral Line ChildHelp—National Child Abuse Hotline 410-997-3557 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite #340, Baltimore 21230 www.springboardmd.org/ Maryland Family Network 410-547-8000 800-422-4453 nd www.childhelpusa.org Serving families, children, and elders in Baltimore and the 1001 Eastern Avenue, 2 floor, Baltimore 21202 [email protected] Crisis prevention, information, literature, and referrals to services. surrounding counties with social services focused on prevention, 410-659-7701 www.uwcm.org intervention, counseling, and advocacy. [email protected] www.marylandfamilynetwork.org The Volunteer Center Serving Howard County Ensures that all young children and their families have the 6310 Hillside Court, Columbia 21046 resources to learn and succeed. 410-715-3172 [email protected]

34 | Howard County Office of Children and Families 2021 Parent’s Guide to Howard County | 35 From tots to teens, there’s a camp that’s just right for your child. Choose from exciting morning, afternoon and full-day Providing vital human services through programs, services and camp offerings that fit your family’s summer schedule. referrals to ensure everyone in the community has the opportunity to • Adventure & Outdoors • History & Archaeology GROW, THRIVE and LIVE with DIGNITY • Child Care Services • Magic & Circus • Cooking • Music & Theater Arts How Can Our Offices ServeYOU Today? • Crafts & Fine Arts • Nature • ADA Coordination • Disability Services • Culture • Preschool • Aging and Independence • Human Trafficking Prevention • Dance • Science & Technology • Children and Families • Local Children’s Board • Fashion • Sports • Consumer Protection • Veterans and Military Families • Fitness • Therapeutic Recreation • Community Partnerships HOWARD COUNTY Register Today: 410-313-7275 or www.howardcountymd.gov/rap Community Resources Campus www.howardcountymd.gov/communityresources SPONSORSHIP FRIENDS & FAMILY [email protected] www.facebook.com/HoCoCommunity OPPORTUNITIES ADVENTURES Howard County Recreation & Parks has a wide 410-313-6400 variety of sponsorship opportunities that help (voice/relay) you get involved with the community. 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive • Indoor/Outdoor Banners • Special Event Packages Columbia, MD 21046 • Concert Packages Gather your friends & family for • Nature Packages a small, intimate program or trip • T-shirts & Promotional Materials that is custom-made for you. • Naming Opportunities

Our highly trained staff plan and lead a unique adventure! Choose from canoeing/kayaking, target archery, fishing, river tubing and much more.

Visit www.howardcountymd.gov/adventure or call For more information, please visit Matt Medicus, 410-313-1769 for details on how to sign www.howardcountymd.gov/HCRPSponsors up for Friends & Family Adventures packages.

36 | Howard County Office of Children and Families 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 tel 410-313-1940 (voice/relay) fax 410-313-1430 www.howardcountymd.gov/children

As part of the Department of Community Resources and Services, the Office of Children and Families' purpose is to support the early childhood system so that children can reach their full potential. We do this by supporting families; training/mentoring/coaching early childhood professionals; providing expert consultation on early childhood issues; creating synergies among early childhood stakeholders; aligning and maximizing resources; and implementing evidence-based programming. Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HoCoCommunity. We post updates on training classes, upcoming events and reminders about parent workshops on the Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) Facebook page. You will also find posts from DCRS' eight additional offices, including: Office of ADA Coordination Office on Aging and Independence Office of Community Partnerships Office of Consumer Protection Office of Disability Services Office of Human Trafficking Prevention Office of the Local Children’s Board Office of Veterans and Military Families