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Description
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FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER: Offers a family literacy program to parents with children 3 years old or younger to enhance parent-child relationships, infant/toddler development, and parent self-sufficiency. Parents can enroll in one of three options: English as Second Language (ESL), Employment Services Coordinator (ESC), or General Education Diploma (GED) program. Each program includes job readiness, health and life skills, and parenting education classes. Childcare is available for parents attending classes. A home visitor program is also available to pregnant parents-to-be and parents with children 3 years old or younger who cannot participant in program activiies for three months or more. The home visitor visits parents three times per month helping support family bonding through developmentally appropriate activities, health care education, goal setting, service coordination. Parenting classes are offered twice each year, usually in the spring and fall (nine 2-hour clsses over a two-week period). Parents who complete the parenting course receive a certificate. Call to inquire aovut new programs and seasonal events as offered.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Baltimore County - Dundalk
Maryland - Baltimore County - Essex
Maryland - Baltimore County - Middle River
Maryland - Baltimore County - Rosedale
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Hours Of Operation
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Office hours are Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-4:30PM.
Mon: 9:30AM 2PM
Tue: 9:30AM 2PM
Wed: 9:30AM 2PM
Thu: 9:30AM 2PM
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Eligibility
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Expectant mother, or parents of children age three years old or younger (parent must have at least 50 percent custody of child).
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call to schedule an appointment. Complete intake, enrollment, and orientation.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Programs at this agency
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Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Foster Parenting and Caregiving
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Foster Care and Adoptions
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, In Home Aide Services
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation Services
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Coordinated Entry Program
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance Program
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, District Offices
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families With Children
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Code Blue Shelter
Eastside Family Shelter
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Main
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410-887-4700
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Main Contact Name
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Rebecca Kidd
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Main Contact Title
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Service Coordinator
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Main Contact Phone
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410-887-4897
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Main Contact Email Address
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rebecca.kidd@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Juanita Ignacio
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Director
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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443-768-7581
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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juanita.ignacio@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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201 Back River Neck Road
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