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Alternate Name
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Office of Children's Services, PAT; Howard County Office of Children's Services, Parents as Teachers; Howard County Office of Children and Families, Parents As Teachers
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Description
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PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) PROGRAM: Provides free home visiting services to expecting parents and families parenting a child or children ages birth to five. Home visitors promote positive parent-child relationships; provide families with child development information, promote child health, social-emotional well-being, safety, and family self-sufficiency. Assists parents with guiding and teaching their children school readiness skills and offers community resources.
HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM: Offers a voluntary home visiting program to prevent child abuse and neglect. Recommends services for families based on their needs and help with prenatal support, family planning, child development resources, access to healthcare, and referrals to community resources.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Howard County
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Hours of operation:
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Mon: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Families with children from birth-5 years old and reside in Howard County.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call or email.
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Documents Required
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None.
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Normal Wait Times
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Minimum of 24 hours.
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Programs at this agency
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Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services, Office of American Disabilities Act Coordination
Howard County Office of Consumer Protection
Commission for Women, Howard County
Child and Adolescent Resources and Education Line
Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services, Senior Centers
Family Institute, The
Loan Closet of Howard County
Maryland Access Point, Howard County, Aging and Disability Resource Center
Maryland Access Point, Howard County, State Health Insurance Program
Maryland Access Point, Howard County, Adult Evaluation and Review Services
Maryland Access Point, Howard County, Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Maryland Access Point, Howard County, Assisted Living Subsidy
Maryland Access Point, Howard County, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Maryland Access Point, Howard County, Caregiver Support Program
Maryland Access Point, Howard County, Connections Social Day Program
MultiService Center, Success In Style
MultiService Center, Veteran's Benefits Specialist
MultiService Center, Food Pantry
MultiService Center, SNAP Outreach Program
MultiService Center, Legal Aid
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Fax Number
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410-313-1430
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Main
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410-313-1940
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Alternate
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410-313-1483
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Main Email Address
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children@howardcountymd.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Erica Taylor
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Main Contact Title
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Program Manager
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Main Contact Phone
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410-313-1483
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Main Contact Email Address
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etaylor@howardcountymd.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Erin Bonzon, MSW, MSPH
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Senior Administrator
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-313-1940
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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ebonzon@howardcountymd.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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9830 Patuxent Woods Drive
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