Family Resources
Helpful guidance and resources to support families through everyday challenges and promote children’s well-being.
Growth & Development
Supporting Social-Emotional Development: Find practical, research-based resources for families to support young children’s social-emotional development and positive behavior.
Clinical Facts for Families
In Partnership With: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). Access helpful information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families, including mental health, wellness, and healthy development.
Safety & Legal Guidelines
Home Alone Readiness. When Can a Child Be Left Alone?
Maryland State Law: Review minimum age requirements and supervision rules for leaving children unattended.
Leaving Your Child Home Alone – [PDF]
Unattended Children – [PDF]
PG County Brochure – [PDF]
Bullying Prevention
Bullying, harassment, or intimidation can be physical, verbal, and/or psychological, and can be direct or indirect. Get resources and help right away if you suspect your child is a victim of bullying or is bullying others.
- Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE): Bullying Prevention
- Maryland Policy: Maryland Anti-Bullying Laws and Policies
- Bullying, Harassment or Intimidation Reporting Form
Use this form to report alleged incidents of bullying, harassment, or intimidation that occurs on Maryland school property, school buses, and school sponsored activities.
Child Passenger Safety
The right car seat at every stage keeps your child safe.
Breast Feeding Support
If you have questions or need breastfeeding support, you can contact Maryland WIC.
Maryland WIC Breastfeeding Support
Phone: 1-800-242-4WIC (942)
Maryland WIC can help connect families with breastfeeding education, support, and local resources. You can also contact your local WIC agency to make an appointment or ask questions about available services.
Click Here for breastfeeding information and resources from Maryland WIC.
"Pumps for Mom"
Pumps for Mom by Neb Doctors works with insurances to provide breast pumps for Moms.