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Patty Center | Baltimore County Department of Social Services

201 Back River Neck Road, Essex, MD 21221

Eligibility
Families with children 3 years or younger residing within Baltimore County.
Required documents
Proof of address.
410-887-4700
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Application process
Call or visit in person.
Service area
Baltimore County, MD

Other Information

Age Group

  • Children (2-12)
  • Infants (0-1)

Special Populations

  • Justice Involvement
  • Families with Children

Payment Options

  • Free or no-cost care

Serves as a family support center offering educational and health-related services to parents and their children. Parenting Resources More information:

  • Offers a home-visiting program, infant and toddler assessments, and development care
  • Provides parenting and health education resources, and connections to community services
  • Offers adult basic education that includes fundamental learning skills and job readiness training

Providing organization
Baltimore County Department of Social Services

County agency providing social services programs.