🤝 Community Support Centers Maryland Family Network’s Family Support Patty Center Network Patty Centers help more than 3,000 parents a year finish their educations, learn job readiness skills, build solid social networks and improve their parenting skills. At the same time their very young children have access to a state-of-the-art early care and education setting that helps them reach their greatest potential.Community resource centers offering family support groups and parenting workshops that align with wholeness- centered approaches to child development. 410- 659-7701 Family Support Center Prince George’s Formerly The Adelphi/Langley Park Family Support Center, established in 1994 as a Family Support Center under the Maryland Family Network where families with children prenatal to age 4 are eligible for services at no cost, with transportation and child care provided. The program provides education, employment readiness and links to community services. 301- 772-8420 Anne Arundel County Partnership for Children, Youth & Families The Partnership was created in 1993 to provide a community based human service delivery system for children, youth and families. Examples of programs include “Communities of Hope” to engage the community and develop a collaborative approach to community wellness and “Family Stability” to help homeless families and families at-risk of homelessness achieve stability. 410-222- 7423
Seneca Creek State Park (Montgomery/Frederick)
Double Rock Park (Baltimore County) The park combines amenities for active recreation with trails through a beautiful natural area. There are two playgrounds, a lighted ball diamond and athletic field, as well as two ball diamonds without lights. There are four pavilions of varying sizes available for rentals and a community garden with plots available by registration. The trails offer intimate settings for family walks, and the rocky outcroppings and stream views provide natural metaphors for strength and flow— perfect for discussing resilience. nd “Family Stability” to help homeless families and families at-risk of homelessness achieve stability. 410-222-7423 trails, playground, or picnic among 340 acres of beautiful park land. Peaceful walking paths along South River and the sculpture gardens and waterfront views create contemplative spaces for families practicing "holding quietly" conversations. The park comprises 6,300 acres, extends along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek, as it winds its way to the Potomac River. Picnicking, boat rentals, and trails are just some of its recreational opportunities. A restored 19th century cabin and a self- guided path interpret the history of the area. Over 50 miles of trails are open for hiking, horseback riding and bicycling which wind through a variety of habitats. These quiet trails and lake views are ideal for family reflection walks. The seasonal changes mirror the emotional themes in School Seasons xSELeratED—offering tangible examples of how beauty and letting go coexist. Quiet Waters Park (Anne Arundel) The park is situated between the South River and Harness Creek. Visitors can enjoy
🎭 Maryland-Specific Book Connections Seasonal Reading Suggestions
Visit your local Maryland library for books about Chesapeake Bay seasons, local wildlife, and stories featuring Maryland settings. These regional connections can ground emotional learning conversations in familiar landscapes your family knows and loves. These resources support the emotional authenticity practices described in School Seasons xSELeratED. Maryland's natural beauty—from the Patapsco's winding trails to the Bay's quiet November shores—offers countless opportunities for families to practice "holding gratitude and grief" together.
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