Workforce Development - Assists individuals in job training, resume building, and
searching for employment. The Workforce team also works with individuals to
overcome barriers to employment such as criminal background or lack of previous
experience. Programs include: opportunity WORKS, Second Chances, Community
Garden, Economic Success Program, and Voluntary Income Tax Assistance program.
The Family Support Programs - Provides services that help families develop selfsufficiency and effective parenting skills. Child development care is provided to
support parents while they are learning valuable skills. Programs include: Carroll
County Family Center and Child and the Adult Food Care Program.
Shelter & Housing - In addition to shelter, services are provided to assist families,
individuals, and those with disabilities get back on their fee to obtain and remain
in permanent housing. Programs include: Safe Haven Shelter, Intact Family Shelter,
Mens Shelter, Women and Childrens Shelter, Cold Weather Shelter, Rapid Rehousing,
Coordinated Intake Shelter and Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing and the Rental Assistance Program.
Emergency & Prevention Services - Connects individuals with an array of funds
throughout the community and the state to assist them with paying utilities and
preventing evictions. Emergency Services partners with the Maryland Energy
Services Programs (MEAP) and the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) of
the Department of Human Resources. Programs Include: Family Links and Energy
Assistance.