Harford Resource Guide 2017

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HARFORD COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE | 9
SECTION 2 CHILDREN / CHILDCARE
Extreme Family Outreach
801 Philadelphia Road
Joppa, MD 21085
410.676.1212
Extreme Family Outreach offers after school
and children’s programs. The “S.C.U.B.E. D.O.”
Outreach is an intensive community based 501C(3)
after school sidewalk program for elementary
and middle school aged youth, delivering a
holistic approach to character building while
providing interactive communication sessions,
arts, music and citizenship teachings.
Families Anonymous
St. Margaret Catholic Church
205 Hickory Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
443.386.3972
Bel Air Meetings are held in the Adult
Learning Center (the old white church)
Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
Families Anonymous helps concerned
family members and friends deal with the
desperation and frustration of a loved one’s
destructive behavior, whether caused by drugs,
alcohol or related behavior problems and
restore harmony to their relationship(s).
Family Support Network (FSN)
– Birth to 3 years/
Preschool Partners (PP)
Harford County Infants & Toddlers
100 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
410.638.3823
410.638.3825 | Fax
Kelly Nelson, FSN, PP Coordinator
FSN was created to meet the needs of Maryland
families with children from birth to age 3 who have
been identified as having developmental delays
or disabilities. The local FSN provides information
to families regarding community services, refers
families to local support groups, workshops, and
advocacy groups, and provides opportunities
for families to network and share ideas.
The Family Tree
Grove Presbyterian Church
50 E. Bel Air Avenue, Suite 203
Aberdeen, MD 21001
410.272.7425
410.272.7427 | Fax
800.243.7337 | Parenting Helpline
A statewide non-profit organization committed
to strengthening families by eliminating and
preventing child abuse and neglect. This is done
by supporting, educating, and nurturing individuals,
families and communities. Call for information
about parent support groups and positive parenting
programs. The Parenting Helpline is available
for crisis intervention, information and referrals.
There is no charge and child care is provided.
Harford County Infants
and Toddlers Program
John Archer School
100 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
410.638.3823
410.638.3825 | Fax
Provides early intervention services for infants and
toddlers with disabilities up to their 3rd birthday
and includes their families. Services are provided
through a coordinated interagency system.
Harford County Local
Management Board (LMB)
125 N. Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.638.3166
Conducts needs assessments for children and
youth in the community and for monitoring
State goals for children and youth within
Harford County. The Harford County LMB also
funds programs that help to address gaps in
service needs for children and families.
The Highlands School
2409 Creswell Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
410.836.1415
443.412.1098 | Fax
The Highlands School identifies and serves
children who have the potential for average or
above average achievement, in grades K–12,
who are struggling to learn by conventional
methods and who manifest learning differences
in one or more areas of skill development.
Maryland Department of
Juvenile Services
2 S. Bond Street, Suite 201
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.836.4680
410.836.4841 | Fax
The Department of Juvenile Services ensures
the safety of the community and the well-being
and safety of the youth under DJS care, holds
juvenile offenders accountable to victims and
communities, and assists youth in developing
competency and character to aid them in
becoming successful members of society.
Maryland Family Network
1001 Eastern Avenue, 2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.659.7701
410.783.0814 | Fax
A statewide nonprofit that works in collaboration
with public and private funders and community-
based organizations and residents to support
families with young children as they strive to reach
their goals for their children and themselves.
Mason-Dixon Community Services
708 Highland Road
P.O. Box 34
Street, MD 21154
410.452.9025
Fax: 410.452.0077
Mason-Dixon Community Services offers food
assistance, energy assistance, counseling,
and information referrals. Its programs for
children include home-based Head Start,
summer camp, and a mentoring program for
residents of northern Harford County. Additional
services for Harford County residents include
a Holiday Adoption Program for Thanksgiving
and Christmas, a winter coat drive, Toys for
Tots program, and Fresh Start Boxes.
• SOUP KITCHEN
3rd Thursday of the month
• FOOD PANTRY
Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Food and nutritional information for
women are also provided.
Moms Connect
at Mountain Christian Church
1824 Mountain Road
Joppa, MD 21085
410.877.1824
Moms Connect provides practical parenting
resources and support for moms with
children ages birth to preschool, including
expectant moms. Meetings include great
speakers, fun and food. Register online