Special Education

Family Development Samaritan Foundation is hosting our annual Back 2 School Drive and Family Fun Day! Noon, Saturday, September 3, 2022 .This year we are excited to have community organizations for students and families to connect with and learn more about opportunities available to you. Doors will open at noon and the drive will run until all supplies are given out.  

The first 50 people will receive a free backpack (limit 2 per family) 

MLQ Championship is hosted once a year in August. It is a three-day event featuring talented quidditch athletes of all genders from across the U.S. and Canada. Whether you are an avid sports fan looking to watch athleticism on display, or a fan of the wizarding world looking to see your favorite sport in person, this event has something for everyone!

Join us in-person or virtually for the Howard County Autism Society’s Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run! The event brings together those touched by Autism and members of the community in a supportive, energizing and fun environment. Along with the race itself, enjoy the 5K’s village featuring sponsors, family-friendly activities and entertainment, grab-and-go snacks, and more.

Come join our "Wizardy ON ICE!" where you will be entertained by Harry Potter characters during a fun time for your entire family. Our skaters will help you enter the world of magic with their artistry and incredible jumps and spins. SATURDAY shows @5:30 and 7:15pm, SUNDAY shows at 4:30pm and 6:15pm.

The Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC) provides access to nutritious food through the operation of its Howard County Food Bank and the support  food pantries throughout Howard County, as well as by assisting clients with their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) applications. In addition, CAC operates a Community Garden, which provides locally grown, organic produce to clients of the Howard County Food Bank.

The Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC) operates an early childhood education program that encompasses both Head Start and Pre-Kindergarten classrooms. CAC’s education program is full-day and full-year (51 weeks) and is designed to prepare students socially, emotionally and academically for kindergarten. It also has a focus on family engagement and forming partnerships between parents and staff that promote family stability, reduce stressors and connect families to critical family resources.

Howard County Recreation & Parks offers online and in-person programs for Howard County residents and visitors of all ages and interests.

Aquatics, Adventure, Nature & Outdoors, Chess, Cooking, Crafts & Fine Arts, Dance, Language, Music & Theater Arts, Personal Development & Enrichment, School's Out Programs, Science & Technology, Sports, and Therapeutic Recreation & Inclusion Services.

Classes accessible for free through the library.

(Note: Some classes require the entry with your library card by logging in to the Howard County Library System website with your library card and PIN. While branches are closed, students and/or parents/guardians without a current HCLS library card may request one online.) – Classes in Language, Computer Skills, Art, Music, Test Prep classes and more!

The National Family Resiliency Center (NFRC) is a Comprehensive Mental Health Center Offering an Array of Therapy Services & Support Groups for All Ages.

Our licensed counselors have decades-long experience working with individuals and families who are affected by family transitions. You don't have to go through it alone. Our therapists will help you and/or your family move through each stage of the transition and accept that change is a normal part of life.