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Ask about it
Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in Maryland
Maryland programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Maryland State Department of Education
Child Care Scholarship Program
The Child Care Scholarship Program helps eligible families pay for child care.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaper
Maryland Department of Aging
Maryland Access Point and Area Agency on Aging Services
Maryland Access Point connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers to local services and supports.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Maryland Department of Health
Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration Services
DDA funds support services for eligible people with developmental disabilities.
Ways to apply:PaperIn person
Maryland Department of Labor
Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services
DORS helps eligible people with disabilities prepare for, find, or keep employment.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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