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Provides one-on-one counseling and referrals to local resources.Information and ReferralMore information: Assists with completing forms for applications such as SNAP, MEAP, Medical Assistance, Childcare Subsidy, Financial Assistance, and more Helps find resources for mental health, domestic violence, grief and loss support, parenting resources, LGBTQIA+ support, senior services, substance abuse, and youth services Drop-in office hours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis

Categories

Mental Health - Service Type
Basic Needs
Child Care Expense Assistance
BHA
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Legal Services
Temporary Financial Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
SNAP
SNAP / Food Stamps
Benefits Screening
988
EFC
Information Sources
Specialized Information and Referral
Mental Health Information/Education
Child Care Expense Assistance
Maintains a list of childcare services in Maryland.Information and ReferralMore information:Includes programs for children with special needs, overnight care, drop-in assistance, and emergency shelterHelps with scholarship applications for some services

Categories

Child Care Provider Referrals
Families With Children
Child Care Expense Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Child Care
Child Care Referrals
EFC
Child Care Expense Assistance
Provides financial assistance for childcare so that eligible parents may find or maintain employment.Child Care Expense Assistance More information: Covers registration fees, co-pays, and any arrears that could lead to disenrollmentMay offer advance payments to childcare providers, depending on availability of funds

Categories

EFC
Child Care Expense Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
COVID-19
Provides one-on-one counseling and referrals to local resources.Information and ReferralMore information: Assists with completing forms for applications such as SNAP, MEAP, Medical Assistance, Childcare Subsidy, Financial Assistance, and more Helps find resources for mental health, domestic violence, grief and loss support, parenting resources, LGBTQIA+ support, senior services, substance abuse, and youth services Drop-in office hours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis

Categories

Mental Health - Service Type
Basic Needs
Child Care Expense Assistance
BHA
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Legal Services
Temporary Financial Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
SNAP
SNAP / Food Stamps
Benefits Screening
988
EFC
Information Sources
Specialized Information and Referral
Mental Health Information/Education
Child Care Expense Assistance
Provides one-on-one counseling and referrals to local resources.Information and ReferralMore information: Assists with completing forms for applications such as SNAP, MEAP, Medical Assistance, Childcare Subsidy, Financial Assistance, and more Helps find resources for mental health, domestic violence, grief and loss support, parenting resources, LGBTQIA+ support, senior services, substance abuse, and youth services Drop-in office hours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis

Categories

Mental Health - Service Type
Basic Needs
Child Care Expense Assistance
BHA
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Legal Services
Temporary Financial Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
SNAP
SNAP / Food Stamps
Benefits Screening
988
EFC
Information Sources
Specialized Information and Referral
Mental Health Information/Education
Child Care Expense Assistance
Provides financial assistance for childcare so that eligible parents may attend work or school. Child Care Expense AssistanceMore information: Case managers help locate resources, select childcare, and pursue child support

Categories

Child Care Expense Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities
Child Care Expense Assistance
EFC
Provides financial assistance for child care so that eligible parents may attend work or school. Child Care Expense Assistance
Provides one-on-one counseling and referrals to local resources.Information and ReferralMore information: Assists with completing forms for applications such as SNAP, MEAP, Medical Assistance, Childcare Subsidy, Financial Assistance, and more Helps find resources for mental health, domestic violence, grief and loss support, parenting resources, LGBTQIA+ support, senior services, substance abuse, and youth services Drop-in office hours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis

Categories

Mental Health - Service Type
Basic Needs
Child Care Expense Assistance
BHA
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Legal Services
Temporary Financial Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
SNAP
SNAP / Food Stamps
Benefits Screening
988
EFC
Information Sources
Specialized Information and Referral
Mental Health Information/Education
Child Care Expense Assistance
Provides one-on-one counseling and referrals to local resources.Information and ReferralMore information: Assists with completing forms for applications such as SNAP, MEAP, Medical Assistance, Childcare Subsidy, Financial Assistance, and more Helps find resources for mental health, domestic violence, grief and loss support, parenting resources, LGBTQIA+ support, senior services, substance abuse, and youth services Drop-in office hours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis

Categories

Mental Health - Service Type
Basic Needs
Child Care Expense Assistance
BHA
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Legal Services
Temporary Financial Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
SNAP
SNAP / Food Stamps
Benefits Screening
988
EFC
Information Sources
Specialized Information and Referral
Mental Health Information/Education
Child Care Expense Assistance
Provides individuals experiencing a high-risk pregnancy with financial assistance for rent, utilities, daycare, medical expenses, and other bills.Financial AssistanceMore information: Assistance is limited to $500

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Utility Bill Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Pregnant Individuals
Child Care Expense Assistance
EFC
Basic Needs
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Provides working families with financial assistance to help cover childcare expenses.Child Care Expense AssistanceMore information: Can help locate licensed childcare providers
Provides one-on-one counseling and referrals to local resources.Information and ReferralMore information: Assists with completing forms for applications such as SNAP, MEAP, Medical Assistance, Childcare Subsidy, Financial Assistance, and more Helps find resources for mental health, domestic violence, grief and loss support, parenting resources, LGBTQIA+ support, senior services, substance abuse, and youth services Drop-in office hours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis

Categories

Mental Health - Service Type
Basic Needs
Child Care Expense Assistance
BHA
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Legal Services
Temporary Financial Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
SNAP
SNAP / Food Stamps
Benefits Screening
988
EFC
Information Sources
Specialized Information and Referral
Mental Health Information/Education
Child Care Expense Assistance
Offers a variety of helplines/hotlines primarily in the financial assistance category. HelplinesMore information:Provides a free mobile app for users to download named: Trusted HelplinesHelpline areas include bankruptcy assistance, debt relief, discount prescriptions, rehab helplines for substance use disorders and more

Categories

Child Care Expense Assistance
EFC
Addictions/Dependencies Issues
Basic Needs
Lawyer Referral Services
Child Care Expense Assistance
Legal Services
Bankruptcy Assistance
Talklines/Warmlines
Debt Consolidation Services
Core Skills for Life & Work / Financial Literacy
Adult Education & Employment
Specialized Information and Referral
Provides military families with grants, scholarships, and interest-free loans for unexpected emergencies. Emergency Financial AssistanceMore information:. Loans may be used for vehicle, travel, medical, dental, childcare, respite, or funeral expenses

Categories

EFC
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Respite Care Subsidies
Child Care Expense Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Child Care
Transportation
Basic Needs
Air Force
Helps individuals secure permanent housing to prevent homelessness.HousingMore information:Serves to rapidly re-house eligible individualsProvides case management services, temporary financial assistance, legal assistance, and referrals to healthcare

Categories

Rental Deposit Assistance
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing
Rent Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Utility Bill Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Transportation
Veterans
EFC
Water Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Basic Needs

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