Find it Fast for Families

Family Support and Information

As your child’s first teacher, you hold the key to school success.

Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Development

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/child_care

Md Unemployment

https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.shtml

The Md Food Bank

https://mdfoodbank.org/

Md Energy Assistance

https://dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs/how-do-you-apply/

Food Stamp Assistance

https://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/dashboardClient/#/home

Daycare Payment Assistance (Voucher Program)

https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/child-care-scholarship-program

School Readiness – How You Can Help Your Child

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE

Early Childhood Mental Health Project

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/child_care/

Family Support Centers http://friendsofthefamily.org/

Early Experiences Matter

http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/funded-projects/parenting-resources

Children with Disabilities http://www.mdecgateway.org

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/earlyinterv

Choosing Child Care

Finding Quality Child Care http://www.mdchildcare.org/mdcfc/childcare/choose.html

http://www.mdchildcare.org/mdcfc/network/network.html

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/child_care/licensing_branch/find

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/child_care/lists

Help with the Cost of Child Care

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/child_care/subsidy/ccs.htm

Maryland Public Schools: #1 in the Nation AGAIN in 2010

Transitioning to School

Prekindergarten and Kindergarten

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/child_care/early_learning/PreK-K.htm

Maryland Public School Systems

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/schoolsystems

Health, Wellness and Safety

Child Health and Safety

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/child_care/chhealth

American Academy of Pediatrics www.healthychildren.org

Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls

http://web.archive.org/web/20031230120239/www.cpsc.gov

Health and Wellness Resources http://www.dhmh.state.md.us

Nutrition Resources for Children and Families

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/take15health/take15_health.htm

Child Nutrition and Physical Activity Guide

http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/hsmrs/Maryland/MODELHealth

Maryland State Department of Education ~ Division of Early Childhood

Development http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/child_care