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Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services
3300 North Ridge Road, Suite 380, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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www.howardcountymd.gov/children
Engaging parents, guardians and caregivers and supporting them in the effort to be
their child’s best teacher and advocate through direct service, outreach and workshops
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The CARE Center
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Individual and program-wide behavioral consultation, coaching, technical
assistance, referrals, training, and parent education.
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The CARE Line
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tion and referral service to help Howard County families
identify needs and link them to agencies, programs and organizations.
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The Family Institute
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promote positive parenting at all ages and stages. Timely topics and the latest tips and
strategies for supporting the success of your child.
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Grandparents as Parents
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Providing research-based practices; resources to support your children in their role as parents;
ways to safeguard your home for infants and toddlers; and your role as a grandparent vs. a parent.
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Parents As Teachers (PAT)
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vailable to Howard County families with children ages 0-5. Through home visits with
certified parent educators and in group meetings, parents discover ways to encourage language development,
intellectual growth, social development and motor skills, and strengthen their relationship with their child.
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Voices for Change (V4C)
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This diverse group of youth and adults works to empower young people to take action and create positive change.
Made up of middle and high school students from public and private schools in the County, V4C addresses
relevant issues such as dating violence, distracted driving, homelessness and finding your voice as
community advocate.
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2017 PARENT’S GUIDE TO HOWARD COUNTY