Resources for New Mothers
Gives full health benefits for children up to age 19 and pregnant women of any age. This program is for families with low to average income.
Assists low income families by providing healthy supplemental foods and nutrition counseling for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under age five.
Rents safety seats at a low cost to families, offers literature and materials to educate the public on the state’s child passenger safety law, provides training and technical assistance in child passenger safety.
Call local health department or (410) 767-6713
Provides a broad range of preventive health services, including contraceptive care, preconception care, education and counseling for all contraceptive choices, and other women’s health issues.
Assists low income families in planning and obtaining specialty medical and rehabilitative care for children up to age 22 with a chronic illness or disabling condition.
Provides crisis intervention, grief counseling, and coordinates parent support programs.
Health Choice (800) 492-5231
Call for information about Medicaid’s HMO plan and eligibility for low-income adults over age 19.
TDD for Disabled-Maryland Relay Service (800) 735-2258
A telephone system that permits users of standard telephone to communicate with TDD users (persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or speech disabled), and vice versa.
211 Maryland (800) 492-0618 TTY: (410) 685-2159
When you have a problem, a question or simply do not know where to turn, 211 Maryland can be of service. It is a 24-hour, 7 days a week, confidential information and referral service of United Way of Central MD.
A 24-hour, toll-free crisis hotline dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Provides crisis intervention, information, and referrals to The Family Tree and other community resources.
Oversees 29 Family Support Centers throughout Maryland, which provide assistance (parenting skills, job readiness, ABE/GED classes, computer skills, etc.) to parents with children up to 3.
Toll-free customer service/voice mail available 8-5, Monday-Friday, excluding state holidays.
Provided by the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation to help in the job search process.
This national toll-free number connects you to the rape crisis center closest to you.
Talking the Talk: Resources for Talking about Today’s Tough Issues (410) 767-6080
A free resource guide, developed by the Governor’s Office for Children, Youth, and Families, to help parents talk with their children about issues such as, drugs, sex, alcohol, etc.
Growing up Drug Free: A Parents Guide to Prevention (877) 433-7827
A free publication created by children and educators that discusses ways for parents to talk with their children about drugs.
Local Health Department Contact
Information |
| Allegany County | 301-759-5000 |
| Anne Arundel County | 410-222-7095 |
| Baltimore City | 410-396-4398 |
| Baltimore County | 410-887-2243 |
| Calvert County | 410-535-5400 |
| Caroline County | 410-479-8030 |
| Carroll County | 410-876-2152 |
| Cecil County | 410-996-5550 |
| Charles County | 301-609-6900 |
| Dorchester County | 410-228-3223 |
| Frederick County | 301-600-1029 |
| Garrett County | 301-334-7777 |
| Harford County | 410-877-1000 |
| Howard County | 410-313-6300 |
| Kent County | 410-778-1350 |
| Montgomery County | 240-777-0311 |
| PG County | 301-883-7879 |
| Queen Anne's County | 410-758-0720 |
| Somerset County | 443-523-1700 |
| St. Mary's County | 301-475-4330 |
| Talbot County | 410-819-5600 |
| Washington County | 240-313-3200 |
| Wicomico County | 410-749-1244 |
| Worchester County |
410-632-1100 |
