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Delivering Support to Families with Young Learners
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Hot, sunny weather is the perfect time to go to the pool, lake, beach, or other body of water. Make sure you practice water safety and drowning prevention whenever your child is near water.
Never leave children unattended around a body of water. Drowning can happen in seconds and remains the leading cause of death in children aged 1 to 4 years old.
Review these resources to make sure your family stays safe when near water this summer:
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Free Summer Meals Available for Maryland Youth
Kids still need nutritious food, even when school is out. The SUN Meals program offers free meals for all Maryland children and teens aged 18 and under during the summer. The program has begun now!
Pick up a meal when you find the SUN Meals site closest to you and learn more about the program at mdsummermeals.org.
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What Are My Options for Child Care?
Choosing child care is an important decision for parents and guardians. A child care provider will support your child and their growth. You will want to make sure your child is in good hands. This means choosing a type of child care that works with your family’s needs and is also legal. Check out the following options for child care in Maryland:
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Child care centers: These professionally staffed facilities can serve large groups of children and may care for a range of children’s ages.
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Registered family child care: Operated by professional, licensed child care providers within private homes.
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Head Start and Early Head Start programs: Free programs to boost school readiness for children from low-income families.
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Prekindergarten programs: Early learning experiences for children aged 3-5 years old that may be in public or private schools, child care centers, or family child care programs.
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School-age programs: Before- and after-school care that may also offer services during school holidays and summer break.
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Informal child care: A neighbor, friend, or relative providing care for a child as approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Learn more about child care options.
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Help for Families to Boost Energy Efficiency
Repairs and upgrades to your home can reduce energy usage. With these changes, you can make your home feel comfortable, lower power bills, and improve your family’s health.
These home upgrades can be pricy. But the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development can help cover these costs. Apply to learn about the assistance you are eligible for.
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EmPOWER Limited Income Energy Efficiency Programs offer energy audits to qualified families. They then assist with making recommended improvements to boost efficiency. Get help with upgrades to insulation, lighting, hot water systems, and more. Both renters and homeowners can apply.
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Maryland WholeHome Programs assist with energy efficiency enhancement costs. Homeowners and landlords may apply to find ways to make their home safer and more comfortable. Grants and loans can help repair or replace heating and cooling systems and address other issues in the home.
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