Family Services in Baltimore
Family Support Center
The Family Support Center provides resources for young, low-income families in West Baltimore. The center provides a full range of family services to assist expectant mothers and parents with children ages birth to 47 months. Services include parenting and child developmental education, employment readiness training that include a GED Program, ABE classes, resume writing, interviewing skills and career counseling, and health education.
All services are free, and we provide on-site childcare for all participants, Monday to Thursday 9am to 3pm. Bon Secours Family Support Center also has Home Visiting Program which is available for pregnant women and mothers with young children.
The Mission Of The Family Support Center is:
- To create an environment that is family-focused, parent-driven and child-centered to encourage parents and their children to learn, grow and develop new skills.
- To give families the opportunity to experience a positive and healthy environment where they can receive support and encouragement.
- To help families make the best choices to become self-sufficient with the aid of appropriate services.
- To provide opportunities for parents and their children to make positive connections with community organizations.
Family Services Offered To Children Include
- Developmental Assessments and Screenings
- Learning and Play Activities
- Indoor/Outdoor Exploration
- Arts and Crafts
- Music and Movement
- Snacks
Family Services Offered To Parents Include
- GED Program & ABE Classes
- Nurturing Parenting Classes
- Employment Readiness
- Money Management Workshops
- Life Skills Training
- Health Education
- On-Site Child Care for Participants
- Counseling
- Substance Abuse Workshops
- In-Home Support Services
- Community Outreach Services
- Recreational Activities
- Transportation to and from the Center
- Tutoring
- Parent Support Group
Directions
The Center, located at 26 North Fulton Avenue in Baltimore, is sponsored by the Bon Secours of Maryland Foundation in cooperation with Bon Secours Baltimore Health System. It is also a part of the Maryland network of family support centers funded by Friends of the Family, Inc.
BY THE NUMBERS
- 111 families participate in the program
- Career development workshops and parenting classes were provided to 100 participants
- Five GED certificates were achieved by program participants
- In-home Intervention was implemented for 37 families
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