Maryland State Department of Education
Statewide County, MarylandMaryland's central education authority managing public school standards, special education, testing, and student support programs statewide.
Everything Maryland families need — childcare, schools, health services, financial assistance, special needs support, community programs, and more. All free to access.
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Maryland has extensive family resources across all 24 counties including public libraries with free programs, community centers, family support services, WIC and SNAP food assistance, early childhood education programs, after-school programs, summer camps, youth sports leagues, and family health services. FunLand Maryland's directory covers resources in every Maryland county.
Free programs for kids in Maryland include: all Maryland public library programs (storytimes, STEM, arts, summer reading), community center programs, Head Start early childhood education, 4-H programs through the University of Maryland Extension, Boys & Girls Clubs across the state, and county recreation department programs.
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) is a federal nutrition program available to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age 5 in Maryland. WIC provides food benefits, nutrition education, and health referrals. Maryland WIC can be reached through the Maryland Department of Health — benefits can be used at participating stores and many Maryland farmers markets.
Maryland has several programs to help families find affordable childcare including the Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program (subsidized childcare for eligible families), Maryland EXCELS (quality rating system for childcare providers), and the Maryland Family Network's childcare referral services. Contact your county's Department of Social Services for eligibility information.
Maryland's central education authority managing public school standards, special education, testing, and student support programs statewide.
Statewide resource connecting families to childcare providers, early learning programs, and family support services across all Maryland counties.
Free and low-cost health insurance for children and teens in Maryland families who don't qualify for Medicaid but can't afford private coverage.
Network of food pantries and meal programs across Maryland providing food assistance to over 600,000 Marylanders annually — dial 2-1-1 to find your ne
Free legal help for Marylanders with disabilities including education rights, housing discrimination, benefits denials, and employment issues.
Maryland's comprehensive social services helpline. One call connects you to childcare, food banks, mental health, housing, healthcare, and 4,000+ loca
Maryland's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program providing EBT food benefits to qualifying families. Apply online or at your local Department of S
Nutrition support for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under 5 — including healthy food vouchers, breastfeeding support, and nutriti
24/7 crisis intervention, mobile crisis teams, and stabilization services for children and teens experiencing mental health emergencies across Marylan
Federally funded early childhood program serving income-eligible families with comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and family services for chi
Free civil legal services for low-income Marylanders covering family law, housing, benefits, education, and protective orders — offices in every regio
Maryland's Medicaid program providing free or low-cost health coverage for children, families, pregnant women, and individuals meeting income guidelin
Maryland's foster care and adoption programs with training, financial support, and resources for foster and adoptive families across all counties.
Free breast and cervical cancer screenings for women who are uninsured or underinsured — available at health departments throughout Maryland.
Free quit smoking resources, nicotine patches, counseling, and the Maryland Quitline to help parents and teens stop tobacco use.
Department of Social Services for Anne Arundel County providing SNAP, TANF, energy assistance, childcare subsidies, and emergency assistance for famil
17 branches offering free books, STEM programs, homework help, digital resources, summer reading, story times, and community events for all ages.
Anne Arundel Community College continuing education with affordable kids' enrichment programs, coding camps, art classes, and college prep courses.
Annapolis-area pediatric health clinic accepting Medicaid and sliding-scale fees for children's wellness visits, vaccinations, and sick care.
Free parenting workshops, family counseling referrals, parent-child activities, and resource navigation for Anne Arundel County families.
Early learning and development for income-eligible Baltimore City children ages 0–5, including full-day preschool, meals, health screenings, and famil
World-class children's hospital with pediatric specialty care, community health programs, and financial assistance for qualifying families.
Baltimore City's public school system with 160+ schools, free PreK, special education services, after-school programs, and school meal programs.
Baltimore's historic free public library with 22 branches, digital resources, homework centers, college prep, maker spaces, and workforce programs.
Baltimore distribution hub coordinating food assistance across the city — find your nearest pantry by calling 2-1-1 or visiting the website.
Comprehensive services for child abuse victims and families including forensic interviews, therapy, medical exams, and family advocacy.
Mobile crisis intervention teams responding to mental health and substance use crises across Baltimore City — an alternative to police response.
Southwest Baltimore community programs including after-school tutoring, workforce development, financial literacy, health services, and community gard
Comprehensive health and human services for Montgomery County families including rental assistance, childcare subsidies, food assistance, and behavior
21 branch libraries with free WiFi, digital learning, coding programs, summer camps, maker spaces, and one of the most comprehensive public library sy
High-quality early childhood education for income-eligible children ages 3–5 in Montgomery County with comprehensive health, nutrition, and family sup
Affordable after-school enrichment, sports leagues, swim lessons, arts camps, and summer programs for children and teens across Montgomery County.
Bethesda-area pediatric healthcare with Johns Hopkins Medicine with comprehensive well-child visits, pediatric specialists, and Medicaid acceptance.
Comprehensive social services including emergency food, clothing, housing support, and case management for Montgomery County families in need.
Free early intervention services for children birth to 3 with developmental delays or disabilities — evaluations, therapy, and family support at home
Department of Social Services providing SNAP, energy assistance, childcare subsidies, and emergency services for Prince George's County families.
19 branch libraries across Prince George's County with free programs, ESL classes, digital resources, 3D printing, STEM labs, and homework help.
High-quality free preschool and early learning for income-eligible families in Prince George's County, with full-day programs and comprehensive family
Comprehensive pediatric care at University of Maryland Medical Center including specialty clinics, developmental pediatrics, and financial counseling
Comprehensive family services including emergency assistance, immigration legal services, counseling, food pantries, and senior programs throughout PG
Comprehensive social services for Howard County families including child welfare, energy assistance, rental assistance, and food programs.
Nationally award-winning public library with 6 branches, extensive digital resources, college prep, job training, STEM programs, and outstanding youth
Comprehensive services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities including educational support, residential programs, a
Affordable youth enrichment with after-school programs, sports camps, swim lessons, performing arts, and STEM camps for Howard County children and tee
24/7 mental health crisis center for Howard County residents providing crisis counseling, emergency shelter, and comprehensive psychiatric services.
DSS services for Baltimore County families including SNAP, childcare assistance, energy programs, child welfare services, and emergency funding.
19-branch library system with free digital resources, STEM labs, makerspaces, after-school programs, summer reading, tutoring, and community events.
Early childhood education and family support for income-eligible families in Baltimore County with full-day programs, health services, and parent enga
Greater Baltimore Medical Center pediatric care with excellent primary care, specialty referrals, developmental screenings, and Medicaid acceptance in
Workforce development, job training, and family stability programs for Baltimore County adults with barriers to employment including formerly incarcer
Comprehensive public health services including childhood vaccines, school health, WIC, dental care, mental health counseling, and preventive programs.
Frederick County's flagship library with maker space, digital media lab, STEM programs, homework help, and extensive children's and teen programming.
Emergency financial assistance, utility help, rental assistance, and weatherization programs for low-income Frederick County residents.
Crisis shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and support services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Frederick County.
STEM enrichment, robotics, coding, and tech camps for K-12 students in Frederick County — building the next generation of Maryland innovators.
Social services for Harford County families covering SNAP, TANF, childcare assistance, energy programs, and child protective services.
10-branch library system with STEM programs, summer reading, coding classes, digital media, and comprehensive youth programming across Harford County.
Free early learning for income-eligible Harford County children ages 3–5 with comprehensive health, nutrition, and family support services.
Comprehensive pediatric care at Upper Chesapeake Health in Bel Air with well-child visits, developmental screenings, specialty care, and Medicaid acce
Free crisis services, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and support groups for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Harfo
SNAP, TANF, childcare subsidies, energy assistance, and child welfare services for Carroll County families.
5-branch library system across Carroll County with youth programs, summer reading, digital resources, homework help, and community events.
Public health services including immunizations, WIC, dental care, family planning, behavioral health, and child/adolescent mental health programs.
24/7 mental health crisis hotline, mobile crisis teams, and stabilization services for Carroll County residents experiencing mental health emergencies
Emergency assistance, utility help, childcare subsidies, housing support, and Head Start services for Washington County families in need.
Hagerstown's public library with digital resources, STEM programs, after-school activities, summer reading, and programming for all ages.
Comprehensive public health for Washington County covering vaccines, WIC, dental, mental health, family health, and children's health programs.
Family medicine and pediatric care in Hagerstown accepting Medicaid and offering sliding-scale fees for uninsured families.
Full-service DSS for Charles County families with SNAP, childcare assistance, energy programs, child welfare, and adult protective services.
4-branch library serving Charles County with free programming, digital literacy, STEM, summer reading, and youth after-school activities.
Social services for Calvert County covering SNAP, rental assistance, energy assistance, childcare subsidies, and emergency financial help.
5-location public library system serving Calvert County with youth programs, digital resources, homework help, and community workshops.
SNAP, TANF, energy assistance, childcare subsidies, and family support services for St. Mary's County residents.
Community pediatric care in Leonardtown with well-child visits, vaccinations, sick care, and Medicaid acceptance for Southern Maryland families.
SNAP, childcare assistance, energy aid, and comprehensive social services for Talbot County families on the Eastern Shore.
Easton's public library with free children's programming, digital resources, STEM activities, and community learning for all ages.
Eastern Shore pediatric care at Shore Regional Health accepting most insurance including Medicaid with comprehensive well-child and developmental serv
Social services for Dorchester County families including SNAP, TANF, energy assistance, childcare subsidies, and child welfare programs.
Cambridge library with free youth programs, digital literacy, summer reading, ESL services, and community resources for all Dorchester County families
Wicomico County DSS providing SNAP, energy assistance, childcare subsidies, TANF, and comprehensive family support services in Salisbury.
Salisbury's public library with youth programming, digital resources, STEM activities, homework help, and summer reading programs.
SNAP, childcare assistance, energy programs, and family support services for Worcester County residents including the Ocean City area.
Social services including SNAP, TANF, energy assistance, childcare subsidies, and child welfare for Somerset County's rural families.
SNAP, energy assistance, childcare subsidies, and family support for Kent County including the Chestertown area.
Comprehensive social services for Queen Anne's County families with SNAP, childcare assistance, energy programs, and emergency aid.
SNAP, TANF, energy assistance, and social services for Caroline County families in the Denton area of the Eastern Shore.
Social services for Cecil County families including SNAP, childcare subsidies, energy assistance, child welfare, and emergency programs.
5-branch library serving Cecil County with free youth programs, digital resources, after-school activities, and community events.
Emergency assistance, energy programs, food pantry, childcare, and Head Start for Garrett County's rural mountain communities.
Library serving Garrett County with free programs, digital resources, summer reading, children's activities, and community technology access.
SNAP, TANF, childcare subsidies, energy assistance, and comprehensive social services for Allegany County families in Cumberland.
Cumberland-based library with 5 locations offering free youth programming, digital resources, STEM activities, and workforce development for Allegany
Pediatric care at Western Maryland Health System in Cumberland with comprehensive well-child services, specialty referrals, and Medicaid acceptance.
DC's lead child welfare agency managing child protection, foster care, adoption, and family support services across the District.
DC's premier public library with 26 branches, free digital resources, maker spaces, early literacy programs, and the magnificent Martin Luther King Jr
WIC nutrition support for DC families with infants and young children — food vouchers, breastfeeding support, and health referrals at multiple locatio
World-class pediatric hospital in Washington DC consistently ranked among America's best children's hospitals with specialty programs and financial as
Comprehensive early childhood education program for DC's income-eligible families with full-day preschool, health services, and family support.
Connecting DC families to parenting classes, home visiting programs, mental health support, and community resources for stronger family bonds.
District of Columbia SNAP food benefits program — apply online or in-person at any DHS service center across the District.
Emergency financial assistance for Maryland families experiencing temporary hardship due to job loss, illness, or other unexpected crises.
Support, advocacy, education, and resources for families affected by mental illness across Maryland — family peer support specialists available.
Resources, support groups, education, and advocacy for individuals with autism and their families throughout Maryland.
State-funded supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families — waiver programs, day supports, and family resp
Free civil legal assistance for low-income Marylanders in family law, housing, domestic violence, and consumer matters — statewide coverage.
Scholarship funding for low-income Maryland students to participate in after-school programs, enrichment activities, and summer learning opportunities
24/7 crisis support specifically for Maryland youth and young adults in emotional distress — call, text, or chat with trained counselors.
Maryland's early intervention program for children birth to 3 with developmental delays — free evaluations, therapy, and family services in every coun
Data and advocacy organization tracking child well-being indicators across Maryland and connecting families to educational, health, and social service
Baltimore's community schools intermediary connecting 100+ schools to health, mental health, after-school, enrichment, and family support services.
Statewide child abuse prevention with parenting education, home visiting, parent support groups, and community programs for families at risk.
Connecting Maryland families to SNAP, school meals, summer food programs, and food pantries — advocates for food security across the state.
Violence intervention program working in high-risk neighborhoods to mediate conflicts, support youth, and reduce violence for safer Maryland communiti
Maryland's tax-advantaged college savings plans helping families save for future higher education costs with flexible investment options.
After-school tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment programs for at-risk youth in Anne Arundel County — free to qualifying students.
One-to-one youth mentoring program matching children ages 6-18 with caring adult mentors across Baltimore, Anne Arundel, and surrounding counties.
Youth programs, summer camps, after-school care, swim lessons, sports leagues, and childcare assistance — financial assistance available for qualifyin
Safe space, support groups, resources, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth and families in Howard County and the greater Baltimore-DC corridor.
Technology education center offering STEM enrichment, coding boot camps, and career-technical education pathways for Frederick County K-12 students.
Comprehensive services for Latino and immigrant families including legal aid, workforce development, health access, and early childhood programs.
Resettlement services, employment support, school enrollment, and family resources for refugee and immigrant families settling in Baltimore.
Occupational, speech, and physical therapy for children with developmental needs across multiple Maryland locations with sliding-scale fee options.
Emergency financial assistance and support resources for children and families of Maryland veterans experiencing financial hardship.
Outpatient mental health counseling for children, teens, and families in Bel Air — specializing in anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and family therapy.
Permanent supportive housing and rental assistance for low-income Maryland families including families experiencing homelessness or housing instabilit
Full-service county health department offering immunizations, WIC, dental care, mental health, family planning, substance use treatment, and community
Baltimore's comprehensive public health agency offering free immunizations, sexual health services, WIC, lead poisoning prevention, mental health, and
Public health services for Baltimore County including immunizations, WIC, disease prevention, environmental health, mental health counseling, and addi
Montgomery County's integrated health and human services covering mental health, substance use, public health clinics, crisis services, and health ins
Comprehensive public health for Prince George's County including immunizations, STI testing, WIC, tuberculosis services, mental health, and community
Howard County public health services with immunizations, family health clinics, WIC, behavioral health, addiction services, and preventive care for al
Public health for Frederick County covering vaccines, WIC, dental health, environmental health, STI services, mental health, and substance use treatme
Harford County's public health services including immunizations, WIC, family planning, STI testing, behavioral health, and environmental health progra
Public health services for Carroll County with immunizations, WIC, dental care, family planning, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and preve
Hagerstown-area public health with immunizations, WIC, STI services, tuberculosis care, dental health, mental health, and addiction treatment programs
Charles County public health covering immunizations, WIC, STI testing, family planning, behavioral health, environmental health, and disease preventio
Public health for Calvert County residents including vaccines, WIC nutrition support, dental services, mental health counseling, and chronic disease p
Southern Maryland public health services including immunizations, WIC, STI testing, TB services, behavioral health, and environmental health for St. M
Public health services for Cecil County including vaccines, WIC, family planning, dental care, behavioral health, and substance use treatment in Elkto
Chestertown-based public health covering immunizations, WIC, STI services, behavioral health, environmental health, and preventive programs for Kent C
Public health for Queen Anne's County including vaccines, WIC, dental services, family planning, STI testing, and behavioral health programs.
Eastern Shore public health in Easton covering immunizations, WIC, STI services, mental health, dental programs, and chronic disease management.
Public health services for Caroline County including vaccines, WIC, family planning, STI testing, behavioral health, and environmental programs in Den
Cambridge-based public health covering immunizations, WIC, STI services, behavioral health, dental care, and preventive programs for Dorchester County
Salisbury-based health department with comprehensive services including immunizations, WIC, STI testing, mental health, dental programs, and addiction
Public health for Worcester County including vaccines, WIC, STI services, family planning, environmental health, and behavioral health in Snow Hill.
Rural Eastern Shore public health covering immunizations, WIC, family planning, STI testing, behavioral health, and preventive programs for Somerset C
Western Maryland mountain public health covering vaccines, WIC, STI services, behavioral health, dental care, and preventive programs for Garrett Coun
Cumberland-area public health services with immunizations, WIC, STI testing, behavioral health, dental programs, and substance use treatment for Alleg
Washington DC's public health agency offering free immunizations, STI testing, WIC, lead testing, HIV/AIDS services, and behavioral health programs.
Emergency food pantry, utility assistance, after-school programs, summer camps, Christmas assistance, and disaster relief for Anne Arundel County fami
Emergency services, food assistance, utility help, after-school programs, adult rehabilitation, and seasonal assistance for Baltimore City families.
Adult rehabilitation center and social services hub in Baltimore with emergency shelter, food, substance use recovery, and family stabilization progra
Emergency food, utility assistance, rental help, after-school tutoring, summer camp, and holiday programs for Montgomery County families in need.
Food pantry, emergency utility assistance, children's programs, back-to-school supplies, and holiday toy distribution for Montgomery County families.
Emergency food, rent and utility assistance, after-school programs, summer activities, and holiday assistance for Prince George's County families.
Food pantry, emergency assistance, children's programming, after-school tutoring, and seasonal holiday services for Prince George's and Howard County
Emergency food and financial assistance, youth programs, after-school activities, summer camp, and holiday assistance for Howard County families.
Emergency food pantry, utility and rent assistance, after-school tutoring, summer camp, Christmas toy shop, and disaster relief for Frederick County f
Food assistance, emergency financial aid, after-school programs, summer activities, Angel Tree gifts, and disaster relief services for Harford County.
Emergency food, utility assistance, rent help, after-school programs, holiday toy distribution, and disaster relief for Carroll County families.
Western Maryland Salvation Army offering emergency food, utility and rent assistance, after-school tutoring, summer camp, and Christmas programs.
Emergency food, financial assistance, after-school activities, summer programs, holiday toy distribution, and disaster relief for Charles County famil
Food pantry, emergency utility and rent assistance, after-school programs, holiday gifts, and community services for St. Mary's County families.
Emergency food assistance, utility help, rent assistance, holiday toy programs, and community support services for Calvert County families in need.
Food pantry, emergency financial assistance, after-school programs, summer camp, holiday toy distribution, and disaster services for Cecil County fami
Eastern Shore Salvation Army providing food pantry, utility assistance, rent help, youth programs, summer camp, and holiday assistance in Salisbury.
Worcester County Salvation Army offering seasonal food assistance, emergency aid, holiday programs, and community support for Ocean City and surroundi
Rural Eastern Shore Salvation Army providing food pantry, emergency financial assistance, holiday programs, and community support for Somerset County
Dorchester County Salvation Army with food pantry, emergency utility and rent assistance, after-school programs, and holiday toy distribution.
Kent County Salvation Army providing food assistance, emergency aid, utility help, holiday programs, and community support for Chestertown-area famili
Talbot County Salvation Army with emergency food, utility and rent assistance, after-school tutoring, Angel Tree toy program, and disaster relief serv
Caroline County Salvation Army offering food pantry services, emergency financial assistance, holiday programs, and community support for Eastern Shor
Garrett County Salvation Army providing food pantry, emergency utility assistance, holiday toy programs, and community support for rural mountain fami
Western Maryland Salvation Army in Cumberland offering food pantry, emergency rent and utility assistance, after-school programs, and holiday services
Queen Anne's County Salvation Army offering food pantry, emergency assistance, holiday programs, and community support for Eastern Shore families.
DC's Salvation Army flagship serving thousands of families with emergency shelter, food programs, after-school education, anti-trafficking services, a
Comprehensive human services for Anne Arundel County connecting families to mental health, housing, disability, aging, veterans, and child welfare res
Baltimore County human services connecting residents to aging services, disability support, veterans resources, childcare, and emergency family assist
Howard County's Office of Human Services connecting residents to community action, aging, disability, mental health, and family support resources.
Frederick County Office of Human Services coordinating programs for families, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and residents in financial
Harford County's human services network connecting families to social support, disability programs, aging services, veterans resources, and emergency
Carroll County Human Services connecting residents to mental health, disability, aging, veteran support, childcare, and emergency financial assistance
Hagerstown-area human services covering disability support, mental health, aging services, emergency assistance, and family resource coordination.
Charles County Human Services providing disability programs, senior services, veterans resources, emergency assistance, and family support coordinatio
Calvert County's comprehensive human services network offering aging support, disability programs, emergency assistance, mental health, and family res
St. Mary's County human services connecting families to aging support, disability programs, veterans resources, emergency assistance, and community se
Cecil County Office of Human Services providing aging programs, disability support, veterans services, emergency assistance, and family resource conne
Cumberland-based human services agency providing aging support, disability programs, mental health, veterans resources, and family emergency assistanc
Garrett County human services for rural mountain families including disability support, aging services, veterans resources, mental health, and emergen
Salisbury-area human services covering disability support, aging programs, emergency assistance, veterans services, and family resource coordination f
Worcester County human services network providing aging support, disability programs, emergency assistance, and family resources including the Ocean C
Rural Eastern Shore human services for Somerset County covering aging programs, disability support, veterans resources, and emergency family assistanc
Easton-based human services connecting Talbot County families to aging, disability, veterans, mental health, and emergency assistance programs.
Washington DC's primary social services agency managing SNAP, TANF, housing assistance, homeless services, refugee resettlement, and family support pr