CITIZENSHIP & ADVOCACY

Provides programs, educational opportunities, advocacy supports, and other needed services to chldren and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

(410) 571-9320

Through the Department of Health and Human Services in Montgomery County. Provides service coordination to children diagnosed with autism, ages birth to 21 years, who are currently enrolled in the Autism Waiver program.

(240) 777-1216

Protection & Advocacy agency providing free legal services to Marylanders of any age with all types of disabilities, who live in facilities, in the community or who are homeless.   1-800-233-7201

Provide information and support for families and persons with Down syndrome.

Supports families in navigtating and supporting children with Down sydrome.

(301) 979-1112

Oversees eight ethnic and cultural commissions, established to connect those ethnic communities to state resources and to effectively address their social, business, education, and health needs.   

(410) 697-9260

Provides the following services: family therapy, therapy for adults, teens and children, play therapy, parent consultations, and a variety of specialized therapies.

Helps families of young people with behavioral health needs through education, training, and public awareness.

(410) 730-8267

Maryland's University Center for Excellence that provides leadership that advances the inclusion of people with disabilities.

(443) 923-9555

Engages in advocacy, capacity building and systems change activities to bring about lasting change to improve the lives of Marylanders with developmental disabilities by eliminating barriers, creating opportunities, empowering people, and promoting innovation.

1-800-305-6441

Offers programs that educate the public to increase understanding and provide resouces, advance public policy to improve care and outcomes, and monitor the quality of services received by individuals living with mental illness and substance use disorders.

1-800-572-6424

Maryland's Parent Training & Information Center and Family-to-Family Health Information Center that helps families through information and referral, workshops, resources, and partnerships.

1-800-394-5694

Helps families navigate the often confusing and complex array of services, treatment, and programs available to them.

(443) 330-5341

Advocates, educates and legislates on behalf of individuals with disabilities, parents, caregivers, self-advocates and legislators about the importance of choice and the freedom it brings with the reward of independence and to live joyfully.

(443) 923-9593

Provides community supports to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

(301) 576-9000

Works to empower people with developmental disabilties to achieve purposeful and fulfilling lives-to develop their potential, to experience meaningful interactions in their authentic communities.

Provides free educational advocacy services for Jewish children with special needs, from birth to 21.

(410) 735-5000

The Arc Montgomery County The Arc Montgomery County : Caregivers (Respite) : Respite Coordination for Children & Youth Respite is an income-based program that may provide a full or partial subsidy to pay a Respite Care Provider (RCP), but it is not an entitlement. Eligibility for a respite care subsidy is based on income and the Maryland Respite Care Services Fee Scale. The subsidy rate for respite care for children and youth age 17 and under is based on the household income, less approved out-of-pocket expenses. Eligibility for a subsidy does not guarantee funds for each respite occasion requested. There is limited funding for respite care and our goal is to assist as many families as possible each month. Even if a family doesn't qualify for a subsidy, they are provided with referrals to screened, trained and qualified respite care providers and information about additional community resources. NOTE: Respite applications will not be processed for family members who receive state-funded, in-home supports. This includes services received through Community First Choice, REM, Community Pathways, Family Supports Waiver, Maryland Community Support, Autism Waiver, etc.

For more information, contact Respite at (301) 984-5777 x1204.