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Adoption

  • Adoptions Together (Paths for Families)

    Adoption agency with over 30 years' experience: infant and foster care adoption, home studies and post-adoption support, plus free, confidential options counseling for expectant parents (call or text (800) 439-0233). Offices in Greenbelt and Catonsville, plus DC and Virginia.

  • Catholic Charities of Baltimore — Adoption Services

    Home studies and post-placement services for domestic and international adopters, and search and reunion help and virtual support groups for adoptees and birthparents placed through Catholic Charities. It no longer arranges placements.

  • One Church One Child of Maryland

    Adoption education and recruitment with churches and faith-based organizations, to find adoptive families for Maryland children in foster care, plus a community adoption family support group.

  • The Barker Adoption Foundation

    Nonprofit adoption agency since 1945 supporting expectant parents, birth parents, adoptees and adoptive parents: domestic, foster care and international adoption, and post-adoption services. 24/7 pregnancy hotline: (888) 731-6601.

  • Maryland DHS — Adoption & Guardianship

    Statewide

    Adopting or becoming the guardian of a child in Maryland foster care. Start with your local Department of Social Services.

Free / Subsidized Childcare

  • Catholic Charities Head Start of Baltimore City

    Head Start and Early Head Start for Baltimore City children from birth to age 5.

  • The Y in Central Maryland — Head Start & Early Head Start

    Head Start and Early Head Start at over 40 locations in Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County, including prenatal education for expectant families. Enrolled families get a Y family membership.

  • Head Start & Early Head Start

    Nationwide

    Free preschool, child care and family support for eligible families. Find a program near you online or by phone (Mon–Fri 8–6 ET).

Churches / Baby Closets

  • C-4 Clothes Closet & Baby Closet

    Free Clothes Closet and Baby Closet for Montgomery County residents, run by the Colesville Council of Community Congregations. Open Tuesday and Friday, 9-11 a.m.; shop every other month. Bring photo ID and proof of Montgomery County residency.

  • Mountain City Church Children's Clothes Closet

    Free gently used children's clothing, infant through high school sizes, on the first Thursday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m. For an urgent need between closet nights, fill out the form on the page.

Clothing / Supplies

  • C-4 Clothes Closet & Baby Closet

    Free Clothes Closet and Baby Closet for Montgomery County residents, run by the Colesville Council of Community Congregations. Open Tuesday and Friday, 9-11 a.m.; shop every other month. Bring photo ID and proof of Montgomery County residency.

Domestic Violence

  • Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence

    Statewide

    Find the domestic violence program serving your county. Programs may offer a 24-hour crisis hotline, safe shelter, counseling and advocacy, and all conversations are confidential.

  • love is respect (National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline)

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential 24/7 help for teens and young adults in unhealthy or abusive relationships. Text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat online.

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Nationwide

    Confidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing abuse.

  • StrongHearts Native Helpline

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential 24/7 support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic and sexual violence, by phone, text or chat.

  • The Deaf Hotline

    Nationwide

    24/7 domestic-violence support for Deaf, DeafBlind and hard-of-hearing survivors, by videophone, chat or email (deafhelp@thehotline.org).

Employment

  • Dress for Success Greater Baltimore

    Professional clothing and job-readiness support for women.

  • Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake — Job Training

    Job readiness training, certification courses (including CNA, ServSafe and DOT flagger) and job placement help in the Baltimore region and on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

  • Maryland American Job Centers

    Statewide

    Free job search help and training at American Job Centers in every Maryland county and Baltimore City. Find yours in the county directory.

  • American Job Centers (CareerOneStop)

    Nationwide

    Free local help with job searches, training and career services. Find your nearest American Job Center online or by phone.

  • Dress for Success

    Nationwide

    Professional clothing and career support for women. Find your local Dress for Success on the website.

  • Easterseals — Employment Services

    Nationwide

    Job training and employment support for people with disabilities through local Easterseals affiliates.

  • Goodwill Career Centers

    Nationwide

    Free job training, career coaching, résumé and interview help at local Goodwill career centers.

Potential Financial Assistance

  • Catholic Charities of Baltimore

    Help for individuals and families facing homelessness and poverty: rent help for Baltimore City residents through the Samaritan Center, shelters such as Anna's House in Harford County, and case management.

  • St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore

    Four emergency shelters that accept families and single adults (enrollment is by referral; dial 2-1-1), plus a Fells Point day center with meals, clothing, health care and showers.

  • The Salvation Army — Potomac Division (Maryland)

    Emergency help with rent, mortgage and utility bills from the Salvation Army's Potomac Division, whose local teams assess each family's needs.

  • Catholic Charities USA (Find a Local Agency)

    Nationwide

    Find the Catholic Charities agency serving your area for emergency, family and housing help.

  • Modest Needs

    Nationwide

    Small one-time grants for working individuals and families facing an emergency expense. Apply online.

  • Society of St. Vincent de Paul

    Nationwide

    Parish volunteers who help neighbors in need. The national office does not give direct help: ask your nearest Catholic parish for its St. Vincent de Paul conference.

  • The Salvation Army

    Nationwide

    Emergency rent, utility and other assistance through local Salvation Army offices nationwide.

Food Programs

Health Assistance

  • Chase Brexton Health Care

    Primary care, dental and pharmacy services at five Maryland locations, including Columbia and Glen Burnie.

  • HealthCare Access Maryland (HCAM)

    Help applying for or renewing health coverage through Maryland Health Connection (call to book an appointment), help for Baltimore City Medicaid members, and maternal health home visiting.

  • Nurse-Family Partnership — Maryland

    A registered nurse visits expectant parents at home during pregnancy and the child's first years, about two and a half years in all. Maryland programs: Baltimore City and St. Mary's County. Nurse-Family Partnership is now run by Changent.

  • Maryland Medicaid & MCHP

    Statewide

    Free health coverage for eligible uninsured children under 19 whose family earns too much for Medicaid but not enough for private insurance. Apply any time through Maryland Health Connection.

  • Abortion Pill Reversal hotline

    Nationwide

    Started a chemical abortion and regret it? Call as soon as you can.

Housing Assistance & Shelters

  • Catholic Charities of Baltimore

    Help for individuals and families facing homelessness and poverty: rent help for Baltimore City residents through the Samaritan Center, shelters such as Anna's House in Harford County, and case management.

  • Manna House

    Breakfast, showers and clothing, and case management for people experiencing homelessness in Baltimore.

  • St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore

    Four emergency shelters that accept families and single adults (enrollment is by referral; dial 2-1-1), plus a Fells Point day center with meals, clothing, health care and showers.

  • Family Promise

    Nationwide

    Prevention, shelter and housing help for families facing homelessness, through nearly 200 local affiliates. Find yours on the website.

Infant & Baby Equipment

Mental Health & Postpartum Assistance

Parenting Classes

Pregnancy Centers

Special Needs Assistance

  • Easterseals DC MD VA

    Education, health care and employment services for children and adults, including early childhood development and early intervention, at 13 locations across DC, Maryland and Virginia.

  • Pathfinders for Autism

    Statewide

    Maryland's largest autism organization: a resource center and helpline, plus free workshops and recreational events for families.

  • The Arc Maryland

    Statewide

    Advocacy and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Find your local chapter of The Arc.

  • The Parents' Place of Maryland

    Statewide

    Help for families finding education, health care and behavioral health services for a family member with a disability, special health care need or mental health condition. Toll-free: (800) 394-5694.

  • Easterseals

    Nationwide

    Services for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Find your local Easterseals affiliate.

  • Parent to Parent USA

    Nationwide

    Matches parents of children with disabilities or special health needs with a trained support parent. Find your state program on the map.

  • The Arc

    Nationwide

    Support and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, through 549 chapters.

Support for Fathers

  • Center for Urban Families — Baltimore Responsible Fatherhood Services

    Baltimore Responsible Fatherhood Services, including an eight-week program (DADMAP) that helps non-custodial fathers with low incomes build parenting skills, and the STRIVE job program.

  • HOC Fatherhood Initiative (Montgomery County)

    Program for Montgomery County fathers using a National Fatherhood Initiative curriculum, with peer support and awards for education and vocational training. It has served more than 1,300 fathers since 2016.

  • National Fatherhood Initiative

    Evidence-based fatherhood programs and print resources that organizations across the country use to support dads.

  • National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse

    Nationwide

    Resources for dads from a national clearinghouse funded by HHS’s Office of Family Assistance.

Transportation

  • Maryland Medicaid rides to medical appointments

    Statewide

    Maryland Medicaid covers non-emergency rides to covered medical care for members with no other means of transportation. Ask your county health department's transportation program.

  • Family Promise

    Nationwide

    Local Family Promise affiliates help families facing homelessness, including gas cards, transit passes and car-related help where available.

  • Medicaid rides to medical appointments (NEMT)

    Nationwide

    Medicaid covers free rides to covered appointments for members with no other way to get there. Call your Medicaid health plan, ideally two days ahead.