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    Parent and Family Support Resources

    Please See the below resources for various areas of family support.

     

    Food Assistance 

    Prince George's County Food Equity Council Food Resources (SPANISH Version)

    Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington Share Food Network Page

    COVID-19 Food Distribution Locations in Prince George's County and its Vicinity

    NEED HELP PAYING BILLS.COM Food Pantries in Prince George's County Maryland

    NOURISH NOW Food Distribution Locations

    The Capital Area Food Bank Resources

     

    Rental Assistance 

    NEED HELP PAYING BILLS.COM Rent and Housing Assistance Programs

     

    Seeking a Vaccination

    Within Prince George's County

    The mass vaccination sites at Six Flags in Prince George's and Regency Stadium in Calvert County are among the sites accessed by vehicle, provided you have an appointment. Appointments can be requested online or by calling 1-855-MD-GOVAX

    Mary’s Center: https://www.maryscenter.org/patients/coronavirus#vaccine No appointment, insurance, medical order, or payment is necessary.

    American Red Cross: Greenbelt Maryland Community Vaccination Center is open seven days a week and walk-ins are welcome! 

    • Monday-Tuesday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • Wednesday-Thursday: noon – 8 p.m.
    • Friday- Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Within Maryland

    Maryland.Gov Covid Link Covid-19 Vaccine Page

    Within The U.S.

    Vaccines.gov Vaccine Finder

     

    Summer Programs/Camps/Free Activities

    The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

    YMCA Prince George's County

    10 FREE or Low-Cost Things to Do in Prince George's County

    Epic DC Summer Adventure Bucket List: 55 Fun Outings for Kids and Families

    Fast links for all kinds of DC fun:

      

    Library and Literacy Activities

    Science – free kits -https://www.pgcmls.info/stem-2-go

    Diverse Books -https://diversebooks.org/resources-old/where-to-find-diverse-books/

    Free Books – Birth to Five   https://www.pgcmls.info/freebooks

    Check the Calendar (search by age of child and month) – weekly virtual events such as read aloud on Mondays at 10:00 am                                   https://www.pgcmls.info/event/4893567

    Or Storytime on Screen with Old Greenbelt Theatre on Mondays at 10:30am A story, a craft, and a short film - recommended for ages 0-5. The Old Greenbelt Theatre and Prince George’s County Memorial Library System are collaborating to bring you a live, online Storytime on Screen, once again on the second and fourth Mondays of the month during our closure.

    https://www.oaklandmillsonline.com/

    Comprehensive Family Support Resources

    Department of Social Services https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1637/Children-Families-Information-Center

    https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/

    https://wearecasa.org/our-programs/

    https://www.maryscenter.org/social-services/family-support-programs/home-visiting/

    Healthy Families

    https://www.childresource.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/PGCRC-Healthy-Families-2019.pdf

     

    Job/Employment Opportunities

    Job seekers requesting workforce development services should contact Employ Prince George’s Workforce Services Division at WSD@co.pg.md.us or call our main phone (301) 618-8445 and leave a voicemail. Messages will be distributed throughout the day and responded to by the appropriate person.

    Please continue to monitor our social media pages and websites (www.EmployPG.org and www.pgcajc.com) for updates.

    https://wearecasa.org/casas-vocational-training-program-maryland/

    https://www.employpg.org/hot-jobs/

    http://pgc.skillupamerica.org/job-seekers.cfm

    https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx

    https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/jobfairs.shtml

    https://www.jubileejobs.org/ 


    Locate Child Care

    http://www.childresource.org/programs/locate-childcare/

     

    Support Groups

    https://fbcglenarden.org/ministries/special-needs/

    https://familytreemd.org/programs/parenting-education/

    https://www.thearcofpgc.org/our-programs/children-and-youth/

     

    MOM 2 MOM SUPPORT GROUP

    https://mom2mom.us.com/

    Moms are the backbone of our families, but who supports us? Mom 2 Mom is a support group for mothers of children with autism and related special needs. Join us as we encourage and empower each other to greater self-care on our parenting journey!  The staff of One World Center for Autism and A Purposeful Journey, our partner in programming, invites all mothers to take the first steps in realizing greater well-being through reflective learning and sharing!

    JOIN US!

    Program Contact: https://mom2mom.us.com/connect-now/#email

    DADVOCATES SUPPORT GROUP

     

    Do you feel alone and at times overwhelmed in your parenting / caregiver journey? Do you desire to be a better father or male-caregiver to your child with special needs? Would you benefit from making connections with other fathers and male-caregivers that enrich your parenting journey?

    JOIN US!

    Program Contact: dadvocates@worldforautism.org

     

    Immigrants and Refugees Support

    https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/our-vision-and-ministry/immigration-refugee-services/

    ESOL

    https://sites.google.com/pgcps.org/resourcesforesolfamiles/adult-education?authuser=0#h.6n0yjvrjpv77

    https://www.pgcc.edu/go/adulteducationesl/

    https://wearecasa.org/education-en/

     

    AUTISM SUPPORT RESOURCES