CHILD CARE RESOURCES
Governor's Office for Children (GOC): The Governor's Office for Children (GOC) coordinates child and family-oriented care within the State's child-serving agencies by emphasizing prevention, early intervention and community-based services for all children and families. Click here for more information on the Governor's Office for Children.
Local Management Boards: Local Management Boards were created by State law to "ensure the implementation of a local, interagency service delivery system for children, youth and families." Each LMB is responsible for assessing the needs of its community and, in collaboration with service providers, policy makers, community leaders and others, make sure that children and families get needed service and supports. LMBs do not provide direct services. Click here for a listing of websites by county of Local Management Boards.
Subsidized child care programs: To find out about financial assistance for child care, contact your state, territorial, or tribal child care agency responsible for subsidized child care programs. This agency will provide you with information about eligibility and applications. Click here to visit the National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC) and view Maryland's Child Care Contact Information.
Child Care Resource-and-Referral (CCR&R) agencies: Local CCR&Rs provide information on child care in local communities and on financial assistance and funding opportunities. They may also provide information on provider support organizations, training organizations and opportunities, marketing practices, business practices, and more. Click here for a list of the Maryland Child Care Resource-and-Referral Agencies.
Head Start Services: Children from birth to age five from families that meet the Federal poverty guidelines are eligible for Head Start services. At least ten percent of Head Start enrollments are offered to children with disabilities. During the 1998-1999 operating period, 13 percent of the Head Start enrollment consisted of children with disabilities. Programs throughout the country establish priorities for enrolling children based on community needs and available funds. Ten percent of the enrollment opportunities in each program may be filled by children that exceed the low-income guidelines. For more details about the Early Head Start Program, visit the About Head Start web page.
Back To Top
