Maryland Department Of Health And Mental Hygiene

Project ACT (All Children Together) provides child care centers, Head Start programs, family care providers, and preschool to elementary school classrooms with support in fostering school success and healthy development for all children.

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410-828-7700

800-492-2523

8503 LaSalle Road, Towson, MD, 21286

PACT

World of Care Medical childcare

Promotes the development of young children with special needs and their families through programs providing comprehensive assessments, early intervention services, family support services, parent education, counseling and specialized childcare.

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Therapeutic nursery

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410-298-7000

7000 Tudsbury Road, Baltimore, MD, 21244

Lower Shore Child Care Resource Center

A non-profit agency that works with parents, child care providers, early educators, businesses and community organizations to help promote the availability of quality child care services in Somerset, Worcester and Wicomico counties.

Contact Info:

410-543-6650

410-677-6590

East Campus Complex Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD, 21801

Baltimore City Child Care Resource Center

Early Intervention program

Helps parents who are looking for child care, provides training and technical assistance for child care professionals, and assists employers interested in helping their employees to balance work and family life.

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410-685-5150

1001 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21202

Chesapeake Child Care Resource Center

Early intervention/ behavioral health

Works with parents, child care providers, businesses, and community organizations to help promote the availability of quality child care services in the area.

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410-822-5400

1000 College Circle, Wye Mills, MD, 21679

Community Support Services

Supports participants in a variety of social, recreational, and therapeutic activities after-school until 6 p.m. Service delivery is coordinated with both public and private school schedules. After-school services are received at the CSS Resource Center, where consumers recreate in the facility's game room, soft-play room, and gymnasium, and participate in art, music, and dance therapies according to their preferences and needs

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Camps

Child services

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301-926-2300

9075 Comprint Court , Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

Dove Pointe

Services are provided to children with and without disabilities. This program serves children ages 5-21 before and after school and during school closings.

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410-341-4472

1225 Mount Hermon Road , Salisbury, MD, 21801

Easter Seals of Greater Washington and Baltimore Region

Military Family Support Programs

The program offers a variety of support services for families who have a child with a disability and/or chronic illnesses or special need. Through a network of trained adult and senior volunteers The Program provides a range of support and enriching experiences for children with special needs and provides critically needed respite support to their families. Programs vary by county depending on availability of volunteers.

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Respite

Daycare

Family Support

Contact Info:

800-886-3771

301-588-8700

1420 Spring Street , Silver Spring, MD, 20910

Arc of Montgomery County

Serves individuals, families and employers affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Respite

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301-984-5777

11600 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD, 20852

Sheppard Pratt Health Systems

Child/Adolescent Services

A private, non-profit behavioral health organization that provides a full range of services in a variety of settings to meet the needs of children, adolescents, adults and older adults.

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Harford County Mobile Crisis Team

Adult Services

Specialized programs

Outpatient and community based Services

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410-938-5152

6501 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD, 21285

Maryland School for the Deaf

Available to deaf and hard of hearing Maryland children from birth to age 21. Serving children across a broad spectrum of intellectual and physical abilities, including those with mild to severe additional disabilities and is FREE to Maryland residents.

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301-360-2005

240-575-2975

101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD, 21705

Maryland School for the Blind

A private, statewide resource center providing outreach, school and residential programs to children and youth from infancy to age 21 who are blind or visually impaired including those with multiple disabilities.

Contact Info:

410-444-5000

3501 Taylor Avenue , Baltimore, MD, 21236

Kennedy Krieger School

Adapted Sports Rec Program

A wide range of educational programs and services to support the inclusion of children with special needs. These programs and services are offered through our nationally recognized day schools in Baltimore, Washington DC, and our partnership programs in public schools across Maryland.

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K-8th Grade

High School

Montgomery County Campus

LEAP Program

Contact Info:

443-923-9200

800-873-3377

707 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD, 21205

The Shafer Center

Providing resources and treatment to children on the autism spectrum and their families during the critical formative years of 18 months to age eight.

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410-517-1113

132 Business Center Drive, Reisterstown, MD, 21136

Maryland Early Intervention Services

Includes the Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program and Preschool Special Education Services for children with disabilities age birth through five and their families.

Contact Info:

410-767-0261

800-535-0182

200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201

Judy Centers

Promotes school readiness through collaboration with community-based agencies, organizations and businesses. This integrated approach promotes program and service delivery that is conveniently located in or near Title I schools, ensuring that young children who may begin school at a deficit are given opportunities to start their formal education on a level playing field with their peers.

Contact Info:

443-984-2000

200 East North Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21201

Head Start

A federally funded, comprehensive child development programs for low-income families with children from birth to age five, pregnant women, and children with disabilities. Families with incomes at or below the federal poverty level are eligible for services.

Contact Info:

443-595-6472

P.O. Box 39894, Baltimore, MD, 21212

Accredited Early Childhood Programs

Listing of Accredited programs by county.

Maryland Child Find Service

The Child Find program works to identify, locate and evaluate children and young people, from birth through 21 years of age, who may have disabilities and be in need of interventions, special education or related services.

Contact Info:

443-984-1011

Abilities Network- Epilepsy Foundation Central Region

Child Care inclusion resources

A non-profit organization that assists individuals with disabilities to achieve their personal goals and reach their maximum potential. We provide extensive training opportunities for families, child care providers, teachers and community members with the goal of fostering inclusion. Other services include, but not limited to: A TEEN program epilepsy group, parent support group, free epilepsy education program for schools, and limited financial assistance for epilepsy-related expenses.

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Epilepsy Services

Early Childhood Support Program

Community and Employment services

Contact Info:

800-492-2523

410-828-7700

8503 LaSalle Rd, Towson, MD, 21286

Frederick County Developmental Center

Provides specialized health and education- related services that positively impact children, their families and eligible adults in their daily lives. Including: Audiology, Dental, Infants & Toddlers, Respite, and School Based Services.

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301-600-1611

350 Montevue Lane , Frederick, MD, 21702

Kennedy Krieger

Internationally recognized institution dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord and musculoskeletal system, through patient care, special education, research, and professional training.

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Patient care programs

Contact Info:

888-554-2080

707 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD, 21205

Hearing and Speech Agency

Deaf Interpreter services

A private, non-profit organization, that provides hearing and speech services, offers an information resource center, operates a non-public school, and advocates for people of all ages with communication disorders/disabilities.

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Non-public school

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410-318-6780

5900 Metro Drive , Baltimore, MD, 21215

Family Services Agency

From newborns to adults, provides high-quality services to foster health and wellbeing in the home, school and community. Whether offering Early Childhood Services, Family Support Services, Parental Education Services or Counseling and Therapy Services.

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301-840-2000

610 East Diamond Ave. , Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

The Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children

A private, non-profit agency with a mission to understand and strengthen the emotional health of parent-child relationships within our community through early prevention, intervention, education, research and training.

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clinical services

Early Head Start

therapeutic nursery

Contact Info:

301-984-4444

12301 Academy Way, Rockville, MD, 20852

Upper Bay Counseling Services

Provides a broad range of counseling and mental health services to meet every individual's needs. Services in Cecil and Harford Counties in Maryland.

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services

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800-467-0304

200 Booth Street , Elkton, MD, 21921

Cecil County Department of Health

Developmental Disabilities

Each local health department administers and enforces State, county and municipal health laws, regulations, and programs. Public health programs tailored to community needs provide preventive care; immunizations; health education; drug and alcohol abuse counseling; and rabies and communicable disease prevention. Information about these and all other health-related state programs may be found by contacting local health departments.

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Infants and Toddlers Program

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410-996-5550

401 Bow Street , Elkton, MD, 21921

Talbot County Department of Health

Contact Info:

410-819-5600

100 South Hanson Street, Easton, MD, 21601

Maryland Learning Links

Birth to five information

Maryland Learning Links is the one place to visit for information, guidance and resources related to Special Education and Early Intervention in Maryland. Whether you are an administrator, teacher, provider or parent, you are sure to benefit from the site’s comprehensive and user-friendly blend of knowledge and real-world practice, all of it built on the belief that every child can learn and achieve both inside and outside the classroom.

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Family information

Delrey School

UCP Delrey School provides comprehensive services to children with multiple disabilities, combining a rigorous academic curriculum with the latest therapeutic techniques and communication strategies to help students better engage in learning. Delrey serves children throughout central Maryland in a new, spacious, fully accessible, state-of-the-art facility.

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Daycare

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410-314-5000

3610 Commerce Drive , Baltimore, MD, 21227

Verbal Beginnings

Social beginnings summer camp

Verbal Beginnings, LLC was created by three Board Certified Behavior Analysts with more than 20 years of combined experience in using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to positively affect the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Verbal Beginnings is a behavioral group that is passionate about providing consultative and supportive services to assist families and schools with developing the best program to meet the individual needs of their children and students.

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services

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888-344-5977

5004 Honeygo Center Drive, Perry Hall, MD, 21128

Easter Seals Delaware and Eastern Shore

Easter Seals Camp Fairlee

Children and adults with disabilities and special needs find highest-quality services designed to meet their individual needs when they come to Easter Seals. Teams of therapists, teachers and other health professionals help each person overcome obstacles to independence and reach his or her personal goals. Easter Seals also includes families as active members of any therapy program, and offers the support families need.

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Respite

Children's Therapy Services

Locations

Contact Info:

800-677-3800

302-324-4444

61 Corporate Circle, New Castle, DE, 19720

Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children

Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC) is a private, non-profit agency which provides direct services to children and adults with autism across the lifespan. CSAAC’s mission is “to enable individuals with autism to reach their highest potential and contribute as confident individuals to their community.”

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Community School

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240-912-2220

8615 East Village Avenue , Montgomery Village, MD, 20886

JSSA: Autism Spectrum Disorders Across the Lifespan

Services and programs provide support for the whole family empowering them to make informed decisions and access neededservices that maximize the quality of life, development potential, and functioning of their loved ones and the enitre family as an unit.

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301-838-4200

200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville , MD, 20850

Trellis Services, Inc

Trellis Services, Inc, headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, is a progressive and innovative agency that provides comprehensive services for children with autism and related communication disorders. Our professionals use the most progressive educational and behavioral methodologies, combined with a child- and family-centered approach, to maximize every child’s potential. Our defining goal is to teach children that learning is a fun, playful, and interactive experience.

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Therapeutic Services

School

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443-330-7900

102 Lakefront Drive, Hunty Valley, MD, 21030

The Treatment and Learning Centers

a private, non-profit organization founded in 1950 in Rockville, MD that annually serves more than 2,200 children and adults with a wide range of special needs. Our mission is to improve the lives and expand possibilities for these individuals through offering a family of services within one organization.

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Non-public School

Early learning Center

Family hearing center

Summer programs

More Services

Contact Info:

301-424-5200

2092 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD, 20850

YMCA of Cumberland

The Y's mission is to serve human needs through programs and services that promote lifelong personal growth and the balanced development of spirit, mind and body.

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301-777-9622

601 Kelly road, Cumberland, MD, 21502

Carroll County Youth Service Bureau

Substance Abuse Treatment

Provides a continuum of community-based mental health services for children, adults, and families in Carroll County. We use a multi disciplinary approach to deliver prevention, intervention, and treatment services in the least restrictive and most cost effective manner.

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Mental Health Services

In Home Services

School Related Services

Programs/Services offered

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410-848-2500

888-588-8441

59 Kate Wagner Road, Westminster, MD, 21157

Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance

Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance addresses the needs of those who present with signs or symptoms associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related developmental disabilities, and we’re unique in our ability to provide a seamless continuum of care starting with diagnosis and extending through assessment and treatment.

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800-828-5659

1651 Old Meadow Road, McLean, VA, 22102

Renoxx Caregivers

Intensive Individual Support Services

At Renoxx Caregivers, we provide services to children and adults with different developmental disabilities, such as autism. Our commitment is to provide personalized care and interventions that will yield a greater sense of independence and quality of life for both the child and the family.We provide Respite Care, Family Training, Intensive Intervention Services and Therapeutic Integration services.

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Respite Care

Family Training

Therapeutic Integration Services

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301-850-1148

9500 Annapolis Road , Lanham, MD, 20721

Maryland State Department of Education

Special Education/Early Intervention

The Maryland State Department of Education, under the leadership of the State Superintendent of Schools and guidance from the Maryland State Board of Education, develops and implements standards and policy for education programs from pre-kindergarten through high school. MSDE also oversees technical education, rehabilitation services, and library programs throughout the state’s 24 local systems.

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School Transportation

Information on School Testing

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410-767-0600

200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201

The Floortime Center

Improve your child's Focus, Communication, and Social Skills through the m,any programs offered including:Individual Sessions for Children and Families; Services for Infants, children, adolescents and young adults; floortime Coaching; Occupational Therapy(Sensory Integration); Speech Therapy; Art Therapy; Visuo-Cognitive Therapy; intensive therapy for international, out of town and local families; and social groups.

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301-657-1130

4827 Rugby Ave , Bethesda, MD, 20814

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Since its start in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been the birthplace for many dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. The Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives.

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800-879-2467

National Children’s Center, Inc.

National Children's Center, Inc. (NCC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides comprehensive and innovative services for infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities in the District of Columbia and Maryland. NCC's community-based services include Early Learning Centers, Schools, Adult Services and Residential programs.

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The Ivymount School, Inc.

Multiple Learning needs Program

Ivymount School and Programs provides school- and community-based services for children and young adults with special needs from throughout the Washington metropolitan area. The school program serves more than 200 students, ages 4 – 21, with speech and language impairments, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, health impairments, and autism spectrum disorders.

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Autism Program

Outreach programs

The Maddux School

Contact Info:

301-469-0223

11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville, MD, 20854

Baltimore Jewish Abilities Alliance

The Baltimore Jewish Abilities Alliance assists families in finding the programs and services they need for their loved ones with different abilities, strengthening their connection and enabling them to more fully participate in their communities.

School Age (6-21)

Transition Age (14-21)

Adulthood (18+)

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410-559-3613

5700 Park Heights Avenue , Baltimore, MD, 21215

Board of Childcare

The Board of Child Care is a nonprofit, child welfare agency that provides residential group care for children referred by state agencies. We also offer an array of community-based programs to further support children and strengthen families: foster care, therapeutic counseling, adoption information and referral, special education, child care and a car loan program.

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410-922-2100

3300 Gaither Road, Baltimore, MD, 21244

Special Travelers

OUR MISSION is to provide the unique quality of life supports that will lead to enjoyable, productive and meaningful experiences for individuals with special needs and their families. Whether on a vacation, in your local community, or simply at home, Special Travelers will be on the journey with you.

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443-228-6436

Impressions Pediatric Therapy

At Impressions Pediatric Therapy, we provide personal, friendly therapeutic services in a fun and caring environment for children of all ages. Our therapists are Board Certified and have worked in the pediatric therapy industry for over 15 years. Services range from evaluations to Speech Language-Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy treatment. Whether your child is developmentally delayed or special needs, we can help.

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301-238-4788

5801 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD, 20746

Little Leaves Behavioral Services

Little Leaves is an organization dedicated to helping people with social, communication, and behavioral challenges grow and succeed so that they can participate as fully as possible in their families and communities. Using evidenced-based practices based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), our professionals partner with each family to develop and implement an individualized therapeutic plan. We currently work with children in their homes, daycares, and schools throughout the metro Washington DC area (Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC).

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202-420-8359

9545 Georgia Ave , Silver Spring, MD, 20910

Pediatric Occupational Therapy, LLc

Serving Baltimore, Harford County, Towson and surrounding areas, Holly A. Nelson, Pediatric Occupational Therapy specializes in helping children with extra needs purposefully engage in daily activities by delivering services in their home, school and community. Holly and her team’s vision is to help children achieve their maximum potential across all of these settings.

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410-882-1345

4910 Forge Haven Drive, Perry Hall, MD, 21128

JEWELS

Inclusive preschool and pediatric therapy clinic.

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Preschool (2-6)

Therapy (2-21)

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410-415-3515

5713 Park heights Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21215

Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee, Inc.

SMTCCAC, Inc. offers a wide variety of programs to support our mission of combating poverty in Southern Maryland and promoting self-sufficiency to residents of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties.

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