Maryland CHAMP

The Maryland Child Abuse Medical Providers' Network

• The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) provides health information, ranging from health care alerts and legislation, to prevention information and health care guidelines for all ages.

2. Information on Supportive Services for Families

• The Maryland Department of Human Resources has information about foster care and adoptions, food & energy assistance, child support, mental health and numerous other program
• Fatherhood Support Programs, through the Maryland Department of Human Resources.
• Focus Adolescent Services, a resource for supporting teenagers and their families.
• Children's Home Society & Family Services provide classes, workshops, webinars and support groups to help families.
• Family Networks provide comprehensive information about where to access resources to support people who have a developmental disability.
• The Family Tree provides families with support and referral services, as well as therapeutic and educational services.
• Department of Human Resources (DHR) - Please find DHR for each jurisdiction in Maryland.
• Family support and Preservation Services
• Legal Aid Services - Please learn about Maryland residents' qualifications for legal aid services.
• Maryland Neighborhood Services - Please find a variety of services in your direct neighborhood.
• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) - Please click here to connect with a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).
  

3. Mental Health Resources

• Mental Health Care (outpatient or inpatient) resources in your community.
• Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI) - Learn about the mental health and support services available.
• Maryland Neighborhood Services - Find a variety of services in your neighborhood.
• Care Clinic for Families - Click here to access information about mental health services for children who are survivors of abuse in the city of Baltimore.

• Maryland Department of Education's Parent Resources

• House of Ruth, a domestic violence shelter and support center.
• Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence - Call 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) 24 hours a day and they will direct you to local resources in your community.
• Maryland domestic violence support programs, by jurisdiction.

• Department of Human Resources' Food Supplement Program
• Maryland emergency food programs, such as food pantries and soup kitchens.

• Maryland Certified Treatment Directory
• Maryland Community Services Locator - Find a variety of substance abuse help services in your immediate neighborhood.

• Maryland Child Care - Learn about guidelines for healthy development and care of newborns to three year olds.
• Maryland Division of Early Childhood Development - Learn about early childhood development resources.
• Family Networks- Learn more about early intervention programs for infants and toddlers.

• MSDE Child Care Mapping Tool

• Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about medical evaluations for sexual abuse
• Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault - Resources related to preventing and addressing sexual abuse
• Stop It Now - Resources and education related to preventing sexual abuse
• RAINN - Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network

• Maryland Child Advocacy Centers provide a safe place for children to talk about possible abuse with members of law enforcement, Child Protective Services, counselors, their families and other involved professionals.