Education
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Maryland Tuition Waiver for Foster Care
Maryland Departments of Human Resources and Social Services lists financial aid for foster children.
Directory of Scholarships for Students who received Foster Care.
Lists of scholarships for foster children from National Foster Parent Association:
Horatio Alger Association Jim Casey Youth Opportunities National Foster Parent Association Orphan Foundation of America Discover Scholarship
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Resource for Foster and Homeless Youth
Tips for Homeless and Foster Kids. Prepared by National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth, 2009-2010.
Foster care youth in Maryland who are enrolled as a candidate for an associate, bachelor’s degree or vocational certificate at a Maryland Public institution of higher education are eligible to have their tuition waived.
Education and Training Voucher Program
This federally-funded program offers current and former foster youth up to $5,000 a year for school-related expenses on a first-come first-served basis.
College Scholarships and Grants for Foster Care Youth
This comprehensive list of college scholarships and grants available for current and former foster care youth contains both nationwide and state-specific resources. Scholarships can also be found here on the National Foster Parent Association website.
GED Programs
Maryland Multicultural Youth Center – Latin American Youth Center
Provides GED preparation classes, job readiness training, employment placement, counseling and gang prevention.
Prince George’s Community College Adult Education Program
Provides GED and ESOL (English for Speaker of Other Languages) classes.
Greenbelt Cares – Youth Services
Provides family counseling, tutoring of school-aged kids and has a GED program. Exclusively for Prince George’s residents.
Knowledge Equals Youth Success program is comprised of multiple components that serve youth who are disconnected from employment and education.
Vocational Training
Workforce Development Institutes at Prince George’s Community College
They have a number of individual institutes that teach skills to enter a variety of fields.
- The Construction and Energy Institute (CEI) delivers the education needed to enter the construction industry with marketable, trade-specific skills.Construction and Energy Institute301 Largo RoadLargo, MD 20774-2199Email: cdi@pgcc.edu(301) 322-0034 or directly call Bree Cosh (301) 546-8154
- The Hospitality and Tourism Institute (HTI) meets the ever-increasing worldwide demand for well-trained hospitality and tourism professionals.Denise WareProgram DirectorChesapeake HallEmail: warewd@pgcc.edu(301) 546-7596 or (301) 546-9050
- The Human Services Institute (HSI) is a unique professional development, training and education asset for the employees of human service and social service agencies. It provides proactive discussion and serves as a clearinghouse for human services issues.Marietta Miller-Jones(301) 546-0031
- The Transportation and Distribution Institute (TDI) provides services for both individuals and businesses with in-demand, industry-specific training, certification, and licensing. TDI provides career training for individuals seeking jobs in the industry and workforce training for businesses, industry and government organizations in need of solutions for their transportation and distribution workforces.Sandra Brown(301) 546-0062
Maryland MultiCultural Youth Center – Latin American Youth Center
Seeks to help youth increase their academic achievement and commitment to education; acquire career skills and knowledge for employment and long-term career development; and adopt healthy lifestyles and habits and avoid risky behaviors.
Nursing Programs
Prince George’s County Community College Nursing Programs
Certified Nursing Assistant; Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Learn to provide basic patient care to clients in nursing homes, hospitals and doctors’ offices.
This program prepares students to use the nursing process to collect and organize relevant health care data and assist in the identification of the health needs/problems of clients throughout their life span and in a variety of settings.
The Nursing Program prepares graduates to provide direct client care in a safe, effective manner across multiple settings.
Coordinator Veronica Hammonds
(301) 546-0040
Assistant Coordinator Lynn Dean
(301) 546-5215
Education Rights and Resources
Education Rights of Children in State Care
A document by the Public Justice Center that outlines Maryland’s rules and regulations regarding children in the care of the state. It goes over who has the right to make education decisions for the child, documentation needed, and rights that the student has.
Access to Education for Children in State-Supervised Care
A resource by the Maryland Department of Education and the Maryland Department of Human Resources that provides information on what it means to be a foster child in Maryland, and an overview on Child Protective Services in schools, Juvenile Court, and educational records and enrollment.
A document by Disability Rights Maryland that addresses how to gauge if a student is making sufficient progress according to their IEP, and how to talk to the school if they are not.
College Applications
Education Rights of Children in State Care
A document by the Public Justice Center that outlines Maryland’s rules and regulations regarding children in the care of the state. It goes over who has the right to make education decisions for the child, documentation needed, and rights that the student has.
Access to Education for Children in State-Supervised Care
A resource by the Maryland Department of Education and the Maryland Department of Human Resources that provides information on what it means to be a foster child in Maryland, and an overview on Child Protective Services in schools, Juvenile Court, and educational records and enrollment.
A document by Disability Rights Maryland that addresses how to gauge if a student is making sufficient progress according to their IEP, and how to talk to the school if they are not.
Special Education
Special Education Rights
A 58-page handbook designed as a guide for helping families navigate the special education system and IEP process. Includes sample forms and letters.
Extended School Year (ESY) Services
An advocate’s guide to the legal issues involved in obtaining ESY services for school-aged children.
A document by Disability Rights Maryland that addresses how to gauge if a student is making sufficient progress according to their IEP, and how to talk to the school if they are not.
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Application Process for PGCPS Programs
Learn more about applying for speciality programs, career and technical education programs, or public charter schools
Graduating from High School
If you need to familiarize yourself with the graduation requirements for Prince George’s County Public Schools, the requirements are listed here
Executive Office
(301) 952-6008
Adolescent Single Parent Program
(301) 749-4520
Before & After School Care Program
(301) 408-5593
Board of Education Office
(301) 952-6115
Deputy Superintendent
(301) 952-6113
Evening High School
(301) 408-7930
Food and Nutrition Services
(301) 952-6580
Graduation
(301) 749-5227
Guidance & Counseling Services
(301) 567-8478
Health Services
(301) 749-4722
Homeless Education
(888) 355-5595
(301) 925-2482
Psychological Services
(301) 431-5632
Safe & Drug-Free Schools
(301) 749-4126
Service Learning
(301) 567-8670
Special Education Compliance Office
(301) 618-8330
Resources for Transitioning Youth
Housing
A guide on the Family Unification Program (FUP), including a program description and eligibility requirements. Frequently asked questions about the FUP are available at this page
Maryland Independent Living Services
Explains the Maryland independent living services available to youth ages 14 to 21, including the Independent Living Services, Semi-Independent Living Arrangement (SILA), Enhanced Aftercare services, as well as the tuition waiver program.
Provides information on grants available to assist in remodel to create accessible homes and other spaces
Employment
Finding Jobs & Apprenticeships
The Maryland Workforce Exchange is a great resource to help find a job along with several tools and other resources such as Job Seeker Solutions: Creating a Resume, Career & Workforce Information and more!
A resources that helps train and connect foster youth to different community partners.
Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program
A resource by the state of Maryland that connects people seeking apprenticeships for trade careers with employers.
Additional Resources
Transitioning Youth Resource Guide
CASA has developed a Transitioning Youth Resource Guide that provides information on a wide-range of community resource providers that can assist youth as they transition out of foster care to adulthood.
The Prince George’s County Ready By 21 program provides transitional resources and services to youth in foster care, starting at age 14 up until age 21, regardless of their permanency plan or placement type. The goal is to prepare youth for life after foster care and to assist them with making a successful transition to adulthood. This site provides resources on topics such as housing and employment opportunities.
Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative
This initiative focuses on successful transitions to adulthood for older youth and provides a variety of resources and opportunities.
The US Department of Health and Human Services offers an array of information, resources and tips on assisting youth who are preparing to transition out of foster care and into independence. They have also compiled support services for youth transitioning out of foster care.
Domestic Violence
Individual and Family Counseling
Joint Base Andrews Family Advocacy Program
Provides counseling and preventative services for active military families in crisis due to domestic violence and child abuse
Provides free mental healthcare to people who live or work in Maryland who cannot receive care from any other source. The Pro Bono Counseling Project links clients with therapists for counseling.
Community Advocates for Family and Youth
Provides court companionship, court education for victims, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention and case management. All services are available in Spanish.
Provides counseling services for victims of intimate partner domestic violence and their children, 24 hour hotline, community advocates, shelter, children and youth services, teen dating violence prevention initiative, community outreach and training, advocacy and abuser intervention. All services are bilingual.
Hotline and Crisis Intervention
Community Crisis Services Inc.
Provides listening and support by specially trained hotline specialists.
Provides crisis intervention, assessments, and linkage to appropriate community services.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center at Prince George’s Hospital Center
Provides crisis and follow-up counseling, forensic medical exams, victim advocacy and community education.
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Provides crisis intervention, counseling, referral, victim accompaniment to hospitals, police interviews and court, 24-hour crisis hotline, with counselors trained to listen and offer information, individual, group and family psychotherapy, assistance navigating the legal and judicial systems.
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
Provides advocate training and resource information for victims.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information, and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Multilingual service provision.
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
Offers support for sexual assault victims and their loved ones. Population Served: Dom
Prince George’s County Police Department
Provides educational, protective, referral and supportive services to Prince George’s County residents.
Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Domestic Violence Intervention
Provides support to domestic violence victims through early intervention and helps with navigating the court processes. Serves court-ordered peace and protective orders, throughout Prince George’s County.
Domestic Violence Shelters
District Alliance for Safe Housing
Provides emergency safe housing, long-term housing, and homelessness prevention services.
Provides confidential 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter and transitional to permanent housing, after care services, counseling and case management, outreach and education in English and Spanish.
Provides counseling services for victims of intimate partner domestic violence and their children, 24 hour hotline, community advocates, shelter, children and youth services, teen dating violence prevention initiative, community outreach and training, advocacy and abuser intervention. All services are bilingual.
Legal and Immigrant Services
Offers legal assistance with protection orders, divorce, child custody, and child and spousal support, crisis intervention, safety planning and comprehensive case management services for low-income immigrant victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
Esperanza Center (Catholic Charities)
Offers immigration legal services, citizenship, and English as a second language classes; healthcare for the uninsured, immigrant visa processing; trafficking, crime victim and domestic violence-based immigration applications.
Provides support groups for Latina immigrants who have experienced gender-based and domestic violence.
Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center
Provides victim services, crisis assistance, legal help, victim notifications and social services.
Prince George’s County Department of Family Services
Provides programs that strengthen families and individuals to help them realize their full potential and contribute to their communities in order to enhance their quality of life.
Prince George’s County Department of Social Services
Provides educational, financial, protective, referral and supportive services to Prince George’s County residents.
Disability Resources
Housing
Provides information on grants available to assist in remodel to create accessible homes and other spaces
Financial Assistance
The Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) partners with people with developmental disabilities to provide support and resources to live fulfilling lives. To read more about the DDA and the services they provide, visit this page. Further questions about eligibility can be answered here.
There are several federal benefits programs that provide financial assistance to people living with disabilities:
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): SSDI supports individuals who are disabled and have a qualifying work history, either through their own employment or a family member
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI): SSI provides financial assistance to older adults and individuals with disabilities, regardless of age, with limited income and resources
Below are two resource guides that have more information regarding Social Security benefits and direct services and assistance for individuals with special health care needs.
- Social Security Resource Guide – Disability Rights Maryland (DRM) has created a guide that includes extensive information on the Ticket to Work program, Employed Individuals with Disabilities (EID) program, representative payee information, etc.
- Community-Based Resource Guide – The Catalyst Center has compiled various resources and organizations within the community that support children and youth with special health care needs
Education
A document by Disability Rights Maryland that addresses how to gauge if a student is making sufficient progress according to their IEP, and how to talk to the school if they are not.
Special Education Rights
A 58-page handbook designed as a guide for helping families navigate the special education system and IEP process. Includes sample forms and letters.
Extended School Year (ESY) Services
An advocate’s guide to the legal issues involved in obtaining ESY services for school-aged children.
Emergency Services
Substance Abuse
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a long-standing self-help organization for people who want to stop drinking or using other drugs. AA uses a 12-step program based on a spiritual connection to a higher power (such as God) to help people overcome their addictions. Meetings are available in most communities at various times. Meetings can be “open” (for the person and his or her family) or “closed” (for the person only). Special groups for women, teens, and LGBTQ people are available in some areas.
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault
The Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center at Prince George’s County Hospital
Services include: crisis intervention, crisis and follow-up counseling, safety planning, danger assessment, referral services, and victim advocacy. DV/SAC also trains medical staff to ensure a caring and efficient domestic violence response. DV/SAC operates 24/7 and offers free services.
Hotline: (301) 618-3154
Provides comprehensive services to the victims of intimate partner violence and their children.
Food and Clothing
Salvation Army of Prince George’s County
Provides emergency assistance for food, rent, utility bills, clothes, furniture and transportation.
Sowing Empowerment & Economic Development, Inc. (SEED)
Sowing Empowerment & Economic Development, Inc. (SEED) is a health and human services agency that provides food, clothing, education, and training, while promoting self-sufficiency and empowerment, directly to low- to moderate-income families and communities. SEED operates an emergency food distribution center and clothes closet, a K-8 public charter school, and a before and after school tutoring program, and is also a HUD-approved housing counseling agency.
Provides emergency food and clothing.
United Communities Against Poverty, Inc.
Food, utilities and housing assistance for Prince George’s residents. United Communities Against Poverty (UCAP) offers various services and programs to assist low and moderate-income families with their bills. Emergency food and shelter, mortgage/rental/utility assistance, food pantry, job training, computer classes, and more are available. They have several locations and offices around the county.
Assistance ranges from free food to limited help with housing and other bills.
Bowie Interfaith Pantry & Emergency Aid Fund
Provides emergency food and financial assistance to residents of Bowie and Prince George’s County.
Provides food referrals, emergency transportation and home delivered meals to residents of Bowie, Crofton, and Mitchellville.
Elizabeth House/FISH of Laurel
Runs a food pantry and meal kitchen. Financial assistance may be available to provide direct financial assistance to Laurel residents for utilities (will pay up to $100 once a year only directly to the utility provider) and limited prescription assistance for Laurel residents.
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Provides emergency food and children’s clothing.
5601 Randolph Street
Hyattsville, MD 20784
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:15 am to noon
The Training Source offers food assistance to the community and a closet of professional clothes for those in need.
An organization that provides discounted monthly grocery packages with fresh produce and meat available for pickup at a variety of locations in Prince George’s County. Grocery packages must be preordered.
Prince George’s County Public Schools Summer Meals
Prince George’s County provides free meals for people under 18 during the summer at different locations and times throughout the county with no enrollment or income requirements. Meals must be eaten on site.
A searchable database of local food assistance programs such as food banks and discounted groceries and necessities based on zip code.
Housing
The Prince George’s County website listed below provides information on emergency shelter, who is eligible for it and what documentation is needed in applying for assistance.
Prince George’s County shelter hotline: (888) 731-0999
Here’s help in finding low-income apartments in Prince George’s County as well as nonprofits that provide assistance with low-income housing needs.
Hundreds of young adults, 18 to 21, age out of foster care each year in Maryland. Many are soon homeless or forced to rely on public assistance. The Family Unification Program can help. A collaborative effort between the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and the Maryland Department of Human Resources, it provides vouchers to help youth obtain housing from private landlords, paying as little as 30 percent of their monthly adjusted gross income toward rent and utilities.
Brandi Stocksdale
Central Office Maryland Department of Human Resources
(410) 767-7561
Email: brandi.stocksdale@maryland.gov
Maryland Independent Living Services are available to youth ages 14 to 21 in out-of-home placement and are designed to prepare youth to transition from foster care into self-sufficiency. Each of Maryland’s twenty-four local departments of social services has an Independent Living Coordinator (ILC). They assist youth and their caseworkers with all independent living services in housing, healthcare, education, employment, financial literacy, and social and emotional well being.
Maryland’s “Ready by 21” Program helps foster children 14 and older prepare for independence when they turn 21. Ready by 21 provides assistance with accessing education or training programs; finding and keeping a job; developing a supportive network of family and friends; finding housing; training to manage your own finances; and getting access to healthcare.
More Youth Independent Living Skills Resources
CASA volunteers of teenagers (17-20) should begin the process of incorporating independent living skills into their relationship and activities with the youth. This is an opportunity to practice life skills and explore the resources within the community.
Youth can be guided through the online learning sites listed below:
Youthhood.org: youthhood.org has information for youth regarding health, education, social situations and self-advocacy.
Mapping Your Future: www.mapping-your-future.org/planning/ has information on planning a career, selecting and paying for school.
Banking on Our Future: www.operationhope.org/banking-on-our-future is a computer series that teaches financial literacy to youth.
Prince George’s County Family Self-Sufficiency Program
Section 8 participants voluntarily enter a five-year contract during which they receive supportive services (education, job training) to enable economic independence.
(301) 883-5501
Bethel House
Provides emergency food pantry, financial assistance for rent and utilities, domestic violence and sexual abuse counsel, substance abuse support meetings, and a youth mentoring program
6810 Floral Park Road
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-1700
Glenarden Housing Authority
provides low-rent housing
8639 Glenarden Parkway
Glenarden, MD 20706
(301) 772-0880
Housing Initiative Partnership
Creates housing opportunities for the low and moderate-income residents of Prince George’s County as well as job training and life skills.
6201 Belcrest Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 699-3835
Hotlines
Trevor Hotline for LGBTQ+ youth: (866) 488-7386
Suicide Prevention: (800) 422-0009
Suicide Prevention: (301) 864-7130
Psychiatric Services: (301) 322-2606
Homeless and seeking Shelter: (301) 864-7140
MD Youth Crisis: (800) 422-0009
Domestic Violence: (301) 731-1203
Planned Parenthood: (301) 608-3448
Walker Mill Health Center: (301) 324-1500
University of Maryland Counseling: (301) 314-7651
Prince George’s County Homeless Hotline
Emergency shelters are places for people to live temporarily in Prince George’s County. All referrals to shelters must be made through the county’s Homeless Hotline.
Hotline: (888) 731-0999 or (301) 864-7095
Prince George’s County Crisis Services
A mental health first responder for those individuals or groups experiencing a mental health crisis. Emergency psychological assessment, intervention for individuals, family and community crisis events.
Although it typically assists persons with mental health, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse issues, it also helps individuals and families or communities overwhelmed in a situational crisis; such as a victim of crime, hostage situation, witness to violence.
Hotline: (301) 429-2185
Foster Care Family Mobile Crisis Response Team: Prince George’s County
Crisis Response System services available 24/7! A team of licensed counselors that can come to the home to de-escalate situations involving foster families.
Hotline: (301) 429-2185
Additional Resources
Assistance in Prince George’s County
Resource guide that provides guidance and resources for those seeking assistance with utility, telephone and water bills as well as for mortgage payments.
Beltsville Adventist Community Center (BACC)
This non-profit offers rental and utility assistance, eviction prevention services, and a food pantry to residents of the Beltsville, College Park and Adelphi area.
Department of Social Services Homelessness Prevention Program
Provides Counseling, information and referrals; Landlord and tenant mediation; Follow-up and linkages to other available resources; Ongoing community outreach and training through the Community Outreach Program (COP).
Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services (LARS)
They offer rent assistance for Laurel residents and help residents apply for heating and utility. They also run a crisis intervention program, a holiday assistance program, and a food pantry.
Maryland Energy Assistance Program
Provides limited assistance in paying bills. The Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) provides bill assistance to low-income households in the State of Maryland to make their energy costs more affordable and help with loss prevention and the restoration of home energy service. This includes the MEAP program.
Catholic Charities: Archdiocese of Washington
Offers adult education programs, shelters, healthcare, vocational training, family strengthening programs, mental health programs, substance abuse treatment, crisis assistance, and immigration programs.
Comprehensive listing of a variety of services available in Prince George’s County, searchable by service category.
Immigration
Legal Services
Women’s Law Center of Maryland
An organization that provides immigration legal services for women born outside of the US that are victims of domestic violence for free or a reduced fee.
Prince George’s County Resources for the Immigrant Community
A list of resources created by Prince George’s County for immigrants including Pro Bono and Discounted Representation.
Community Legal Services of Prince George’s County
An organization that provides free legal advice to self-represented litigants.
Health Services
An organization that addresses the health needs of the Latinx community through primary medical care, mental and substance abuse treatment, and health education.
Additional Resources
The UndocuBlack Network is a network of formerly and currently undocumented Black people that facilitates community and access to resources.
Recursos para los hispanohablantes
Derechos de la discapacidad
Sample Maryland Department of Education IDEA Complaint
Information on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) complaint for Maryland Department of Education.
Muestra de la queja de la Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA) del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Maryland.
About the Developmental Disability Administration (DDA)
Fact sheet about the DDA
Hoja informativa de la Administración de Discapacidades de Desarrollo
La comunidad LGBTQ
Explanation of sexual orientation with a glossary of common terms (Spanish)
Explicación de la orientación sexual con un glosario de términos comunes
Basic Concepts of Sexual Orientation
Pamphlet that explains basic concepts of sexual orientation (Spanish and English)
Folleto que explica los conceptos básicos de orientación sexual
What Does it Mean to be Trans?
Pamphlet that explains the gender binary and pronouns (Spanish and English)
Folleto que explica los pronombres y binarios de género
Talking about Gender & Sexual Orientation
Toolkit for parents and caregivers on how to start conversations about gender and sexual orientation (Spanish and English)
Kit de herramientas para padres y cuidadores sobre cómo iniciar conversaciones sobre género y orientación sexual
Animated novela about family acceptance (Spanish with English subtitles)
Entre Nos es una series de dibujos animados que se trata de la aceptación familiar. En la primera parte, seguimos a una familia en su camino de aceptación de su hijo gay.
Explains how to support a child who identifies as LGBT and includes resources for supportive organizations and helpful articles (Spanish)
Explica cómo apoyar a un niño que se identifica como LGBT e incluye recursos para organizaciones de apoyo y artículos útiles
Recursos del trauma
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Entendiendo las experiencias adversas en la infancia (ACEs)
Calculate ACEs Score
What is my ACEs score?
Cuál es mi Puntuación de Experiencias Infantiles Adversas (ACE)?
How to Help a Child Manage a Relationship with an Abusive Parent
Provides information for parents on how to talk to children about domestic violence.
Ofrece información para los padres sobre cómo hablar con los niños sobre violencia doméstica.
Managing Difficult Behaviors in Children Living in Domestic Violence
Provides information for parents on how to talk to children about domestic violence. This fact sheet talks about managing challenging behaviors in children living in a domestic violence environment.
Ofrece información para los padres sobre cómo hablar con los niños sobre violencia doméstica. Esta hoja informativa habla sobre cómo manejar comportamientos difíciles en niños que viven en un entorno de violencia doméstica.
12 Core Concepts of Traumatic Stress
Concepts for understanding reactions to traumatic stress in children and their families.
Conceptos para entender las reacciones al estrés traumático en los niños y sus familias.
Psychological First Aid
Psychological First Aid (PFA) summarizes eight core actions. This card is a quick reminder of the eight main actions involved in Psychological First Aid.
Resume los primeros auxilios psicológicos (PFA) ocho acciones centrales. Esta tarjeta es un recordatorio rápido de las ocho acciones principales involucradas en Primeros auxilios psicológicos.
Maryland Regulations and Important Contact Information
Maryland Regulations
Volunteers can access the Code of Maryland Regulations online which includes regulations regarding child welfare and foster care.
Resource for understanding Maryland’s Mandated Reporter guidelines and procedure
Important Contact Information
The Maryland Community Services Locator
The MDCSL was developed as a centralized tool for Maryland service providers and the public to locate a comprehensive listing of community services, including maps and driving directions to locations.
Prince George’s County Department of Health and Human Services
List of important phone numbers for offices and partners. Volunteers can easily print or email the file to the families they work with.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
The National CASA Association has a list of helpful resources, tips and organizations that you can turn to for help.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Connects professionals and the general public to essential information and resources targeted to the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families.
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
The AACAP is dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life for children, adolescents, and families affected by these disorders. The AACAP also developed Facts for Families to provide concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families. After downloading the files, CASA Volunteers can print and distribute the PDF files as needed.
Comprehensive listing of a variety of services available in Prince George’s County, searchable by service category.
Human Trafficking
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Children and youth in foster care are disproportionately victimized by human trafficking. Research has shown a direct connection between foster care and human trafficking. In particular, foster care youth who are out of placement or have aged-out are more likely to be recruited for human trafficking. Prince George’s County Human Trafficking Task Force has resources available to assist with identifying and reporting human trafficking.
Prince George’s County Human Trafficking Resource Guide
A guide compiling resources available in Prince George’s County, Maryland for human trafficking victims, including healthcare services, legal and case management services, victim housing and therapy, and residential programs
National Human Trafficking Resources
Brief review of nationwide human trafficking statistics, the different elements of human trafficking, and resources available nationwide for recognizing and reporting human trafficking.
