Head Start Child Development Program

Head Start Child Development Program (View Details)

The program serves children of low-income families, providing educational, social, medical, dental, mental health, and nutrition services. Educational, speech/language, and health screenings are provided for each child.

Organization: MCPS, Prekindergarten/Head Start

Target Population

Preschool Age Children, Low Income, Poverty Level

Services

Head Start, Parent/Family Involvement in Education

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MCPS, Prekindergarten/Head Start
4910 Macon Rd
Rockville, MD 20852

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Prekindergarten Program (View Details)

School-based prekindergarten program for low-income 4 year-old children who reside in Montgomery County. Classes are two and a half hours. A.M. and P.M. sections available. Transportation provided. Lunch provided for children who qualify for FARMS. Also provides parent involvement, social services, and health services.

Organization: MCPS, Prekindergarten/Head Start

Target Population

Preschool Age Children, Low Income

Services

Preschools, Parent/Family Involvement in Education

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MCPS, Prekindergarten/Head Start
4910 Macon Rd
Rockville, MD 20852

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Prekindergarten Pilot Program (View Details)

Full-day prekindergarten classes in 5 schools (Bel Pre, Joann Leleck at Broad Acres, Clopper Mill, Washington Grove, and Weller Road. Serves a total of 100 children, 20 per class. Serves families with incomes between 185% and 200% of federal poverty guidelines.

Organization: MCPS, Prekindergarten/Head Start

Target Population

Preschool Age Children, Middle Income

Services

Preschools, Parent/Family Involvement in Education

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Broad Acres ES
710 Beacon Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20903
MCPS, Prekindergarten/Head Start
4910 Macon Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
Washington Grove ES
8712 Oakmont St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Bel Pre ES
13801 Rippling Brook Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Clopper Mill ES
18501 Cinnamon Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
Weller Road ES
3301 Weller Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906

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Vietnamese Parenting Enrichment Project (VPEP) (View Details)

VPEP is a program that works in partnership with low-income parents to ensure the well-being of their children’s educational and social development. Our goal is to empower parents to be more involved in their children’s education. Through biweekly visits, we provide emotional support to parents, bring them informational resources, model family enga...

Organization: Association of Vietnamese Americans (AVA)

Target Population

High School Aged Youth, Middle School Aged Youth, Primary School Age Children, Asian Community, Parents, Low Income

Services

Family Literacy Programs, Parent/Family Involvement in Education

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Association of Vietnamese Americans
8121 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910

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Career and Success Help (View Details)

Career and Success Help (CASH) is a highly individualized and supportive program that utilizes a personal career coach to assist clients in pursuing a more meaningful career path. Coaches work with clients at various stages of the career planning process and according to individual needs. Our effective career planning process involves: Self Asse...

Organization: New Destiny

Target Population

High School Aged Youth

Services

College/University Entrance Support

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New Destiny
5351 Columbia Rd #C
Columbia, MD 21043

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CDI Scholars Program (View Details)

Collegiate Directions supports its Scholars over a seven-year span, providing comprehensive counseling and tutoring services from the end of 10th grade through college graduation. We help our Scholars to gain admission to selective four-year colleges as well as to secure financial aid, obtain scholarships, and manage the transition to campus life. ...

Organization: Collegiate Directions, Inc.

Target Population

Young Adults, High School Aged Youth, Immigrants, Low Income

Services

College/University Entrance Support, Test Preparation

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Collegiate Directions, Inc.
4833 Rugby Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814

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College Admissions Advising (View Details)

The Access Program focuses on:Admissions and financial aid advisingIncreasing awareness of college and career optionsIdentifying colleges/universities that are a good match for each studentUsing our “Milestones to College” student workbook to guide students through the college admissions processAdvising on college decisionsFamily EngagementProvidin...

Organization: CollegeTracks, Inc.

Target Population

High School Aged Youth

Services

College/University Entrance Support

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CollegeTracks, Inc.
5126 Manning Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814
Wheaton HS
12601 Dalewood Dr
Wheaton, MD 20906
Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS
4301 East-West Hwy
Bethesda, MD 20814

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LISTO! and LISTO Rapido! (View Details)

LISTO: We are fully virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic! You can find ALL of our information at www.latinostudentfund.org Just search, "LISTO" and all of the info is there!A College Prep Course for Latino High School Students” is a new program of the Latino Student Fund that was developed in response to increasing educational needs for our fastest...

Organization: Latino Student Fund

Target Population

High School Aged Youth, Hispanic/Latino Community

Services

College/University Entrance Support, Higher Education Awareness/Support Programs

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Latino Student Fund
P.O. Box 5403
Washington, DC 20016

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CB College and Career Planning Program (View Details)

The CB College and Career Planning Program is a program specifically for our junior and senior girls to prepare them with toolkits and resources for successful application and enrollment in college and beyond. The program, is a new initiative through Community Bridges that seeks to contribute to increased postsecondary completion of graduating high...

Organization: Community Bridges, Inc.

Target Population

High School Aged Youth

Services

Higher Education Awareness/Support Programs

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Community Bridges, Inc.
8757 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910

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I AM College READY (View Details)

Low-to-no-income New American/Immigrant and Highest Risk youth/families residing in Gaithersburg, Silver Spring and Germantown communities. Services are provided to youth at schools, based on contracts and funding. Services are currently provided to Gaithersburg HS in Gaithersburg and Neelsville MS in Germantown, Maryland. A group mentoring model c...

Organization: Family Learning Solutions

Target Population

High School Aged Youth, Immigrants, At Risk Youth, Low Income

Services

Higher Education Awareness/Support Programs

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Einstein HS
11135 Newport Mill Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
Gaithersburg HS
314 S Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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Kids College (View Details)

Offers enrichment courses on a variety of topics. Each of these programs has classes that meet one a week for several weeks –after school or on Saturday.

Organization: Montgomery College WDCE Youth Programs

Target Population

High School Aged Youth, Middle School Aged Youth

Services

Higher Education Awareness/Support Programs, Youth Enrichment Programs

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Montgomery College
7600 Takoma Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912

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Post Secondary Prep (View Details)

Currently, Latin American Youth Center/Maryland Multicultural Youth Centers (LAYC/MMYC) offers academic services, including pre-GED, GED, tutoring, and post-secondary connections, through virtual and distance learning due to Covid-19. Our approach blends 'live' classrooms and self-paced resources to meet the needs of each student.

Organization: LAYC-Maryland Multicultural Youth Centers

Target Population

High School Aged Youth, Low Income

Services

Higher Education Awareness/Support Programs

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LAYC-Maryland Multicultural Youth Centers
8700 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Hours of Operation:
- Mon: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tue: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wed: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thu: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Adult ESOL Classes (View Details)

The Latino Student Fund’s free ESOL program for adults will be offered virtually! LSF will provide a self-test and students will complete self-paced activities on their own and schedule biweekly conversations with tutors. Monthly workshops will be offered to students with community resource information. Contact esolprogram@latinostudentfund.org to ...

Organization: Latino Student Fund

Target Population

Primary School Age Children, Hispanic/Latino Community

Services

School Placement Services

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Latino Student Fund
P.O. Box 5403
Washington, DC 20016

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Tutorial Services (View Details)

Educational Assessment and Advocacy

Organization: Center for Therapeutic Concepts, Inc.

Target Population

High School Aged Youth, Middle School Aged Youth, Primary School Age Children, At Risk Youth

Services

Study Skills Assistance, Subject Tutoring

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Center for Therapeutic Concepts, Inc.
1300 Mercantile Lane
Largo, MD 20744

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Dr. Paul L. Vance Scholarship (View Details)

Students graduating from a Montgomery County Public School(MCPS)who are financially disadvantaged and show promise may apply for a scholarship. Funded students continuing beyond one-year are required to submit their transcript to verify compliance with grade point average minimum.

Organization: Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation

Target Population

High School Aged Youth

Services

Student Financial Aid

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MCPS Educational Foundation
850 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

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Financial Aid Advising (View Details)

The Access Program focuses on admissions and financial aid advising, expands awareness of college and career options, identifies colleges that fit each student, uses a “Milestones to College” student workbook to take students through the critical milestones of the college admissions process, advises on college decisions, engages parents, provides h...

Organization: CollegeTracks, Inc.

Target Population

High School Aged Youth

Services

Student Financial Aid

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CollegeTracks, Inc.
5126 Manning Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814
Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS
4301 East-West Hwy
Bethesda, MD 20814
Wheaton HS
12601 Dalewood Dr
Wheaton, MD 20906

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George B. Thomas Sr. Learning Academy High Achievement Scholarship Program (View Details)

High school seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.75 who participate in the program as a student or tutor may qualify for a $1,000.00 scholarship grant.

Organization: George B. Thomas Sr. Learning Academy Inc.

Target Population

High School Aged Youth

Services

Student Financial Aid

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Sligo Middle School
Sligo Middle School
Silver Spring, MD 20902

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School Backpacks and Supplies (View Details)

Faith Connections manages the annual collection and distribution of school supplies to needy children in the Damascus-Clarksburg school clusters. This is possible by working coordination with school counselors, local churches, businesses and organizations to provide the necessary items to give these children a positive start to the school year.

Organization: Faith Connections, Inc.

Target Population

High School Aged Youth, Middle School Aged Youth, Primary School Age Children, Low Income

Services

School Supplies

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Faith Connections, Inc.
P O Box 28
Damascus, MD 20872

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School Based Health and Wellness Centers (View Details)

School based health and wellness centers work with children and their families in the school community to reach their full potential by offering coordinated medical care, preventive and psychosocial services, quality counseling, positive youth development, and health education, in a culturally sensitive and confidential manner. The medical health c...

Organization: Public Health Services, DHHS

Target Population

High School Aged Youth, Middle School Aged Youth, Primary School Age Children, Low Income

Services

Student Health Programs, Specialized Information and Referral

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Rolling Terrace ES
705 Bayfield St
Takoma Park, MD 20912
New Hampshire Estates ES
8720 Carroll Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Harmony Hills ES
13407 Lydia St
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Gaithersburg ES
35 N Summit Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Highland ES
3100 Medway St
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Broad Acres ES
710 Beacon Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Summit Hall ES
101 W Deer Park Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Northwood HS
919 University Blvd. W.
Silver Spring, MD 20901

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School Health Services (View Details)

School Health Services assures and promotes the health, safety, and well-being of students enrolled in all Montgomery County Public Schools. Basic services include: first aid/emergency care, medication and treatment administration, hearing and vision screenings, case management of students with chronic health conditions, health promotion/education,...

Organization: Public Health Services, DHHS

Target Population

High School Aged Youth, Middle School Aged Youth, Preschool Age Children, Primary School Age Children

Services

Student Health Programs

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School Health Services Immunization Center/Rocking Horse Road Center
4910 Macon Rd
Rockville, MD 20852

Hours of Operation:
Note: Immunization Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
- Mon: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Tue: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Wed: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Thu: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Fri: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Sat: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Sun: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

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GapBusters, Inc. Tutoring (View Details)

FREE TUTORING/MENTORINGfor eligible students in K to 3rd GradeTheses are are the Subject Matters listed below i:MathematicsReading, Writing or English & LiteratureLife Sciences (ex: Biology, Environmental Science)History, Social Studies, or US GovernmentInformation Technology or EngineeringLanguage (ex: Spanish, French, English)Other (Please indica...

Organization: GapBuster Learning Center

Target Population

Primary School Age Children

Services

Homework Help Programs, Subject Tutoring

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GapBuster Learning Center
35 University Blvd
Silver Spring, MD 20901

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Aristotle Circle Peer Tutoring Services (View Details)

At Aristotle Circle Peer Tutors, we believe students learn best from other students. We narrow the achievement gap in American Education by creating jobs for our top achievers and providing high quality tutoring that helps both students achieve their goals. We are a dynamic organization built upon learning; our services transfer first-hand knowle...

Organization: Aristotle Circle Peer Tutors

Target Population

Young Adults, High School Aged Youth, Primary School Age Children

Services

Homework Help Programs, Subject Tutoring

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Aristotle Circle
155 Gibbs Street
Rockville, MD 20850

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After School Program (View Details)

Community based service sites host after school programs that provide homework assistance, academic enrichment(e.g. literacy groups), youth development, distinct life skill activities such as radio controlled car workshops), as well as various aspects of recreation (e.g. sports, group games, field trips).

Organization: YMCA Youth & Family Services

Target Population

Middle School Aged Youth, Primary School Age Children, Low Income

Services

Homework Help Programs, Youth Enrichment Programs

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YMCA Carroll Avenue & Quebec Terrace
8733 Carroll Avenue, Apt. 4
Silver Spring, MD 20903
YMCA Nob Hill
9100-T Piney Branch Road
Silver Spring, MD 20903
YMCA Northwest Park Community Center
475 Southhampton Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20903
YMCA Benchmarks After-School Program
2111 Porter Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
YMCA Youth & Family Services Administrative Office
9601 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Hours of Operation:
- Mon: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tue: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wed: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thu: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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ClubRec (View Details)

Structured, supervised activities including homework help, sports and games, arts and crafts, computer access, special events, open gym and free time.

Organization: Community Recreation Centers - MCRD

Target Population

Middle School Aged Youth, Primary School Age Children

Services

Homework Help Programs, Youth Enrichment Programs

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Damascus Community Recreation Center
25520 Oak Drive
Damascus, MD 20872
East County Community Recreation Center
3310 Gateshead Manor Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
White Oak Community Recreation Center
1700 April Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Gwendolyn Coffield Community Recreation Center
2450 Lyttonsville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20905
Upper County Community Recreation Center
8201 Emory Grove Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Plum Gar Neighborhood Recreation Center
19561 Scenery Drive
Germantown, MD 20874
Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center
14715 Good Hope Road
Silver Spring, MD 20876
Mid-County Community Recreation Center
2004 Queensguard Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center
14906 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Long Branch Senior Center
8700 Piney Branch Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901

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Damascus Gardens After School Program, Rock The House (View Details)

Faith Connections provides an after school program for elementary age children living in Damascus Gardens (Section 8 housing complex) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Assistance with homework, extra learning opportunities, field trips, leadership development, and daily snacks are provided at “Rock the House” during the school year. The progra...

Organization: Faith Connections, Inc.