About
The Family Support Center (FSC) offers comprehensive, family centered, community-based preventive programs for parents, caregivers and their children ages birth to five. Through its services the FSC promotes the full development and wellbeing of children, enhance the quality of parent and child interactions, and be the link to services for overall parent and family self-sufficiency and sustainability. Program highlights include child development, parent education, and health education, as well as resources and referrals.
Featured Programming
On The Journey to Fatherhood
Join our FREE, four-part series supporting Howard County fathers of all ages in developing healthy parenting habits, building networks, and strengthening bonds with their children ages 0-5.
The series includes:
Beyond the Bump Dad's: Toolkit for Doctor Visits
Gain valuable insights on the right questions to ask during both pregnancy check-ups and pediatric visits. This interactive workshop is designed to empower dads, ensuring you play an active and informed role on the journey of fatherhood.
Thursday April 4th, 6pm-7pm
Dads, Diapers and Dollars: The Road Map to Financial Success
Discover generational wealth, savings, and investment strategies. participants will also Receive free diapers along with insights from financial experts and engaging speakers.
Saturday April 27th, 10am-11am
Dads Empowerment Workshop Rise to the Challenge
Develop job readiness skills, mental health support, mentorship, and get connected to essential resources.
Thursday May 16th 6pm-7pm
Navigating Fatherhood Solo
Navigating fatherhood alone? This event is tailored towards dads facing divorce, separation, custody battles, or loss of a partner. Connect with other dads, share experiences while building a support network.
Saturday June 8th, 10-11am
Calling all 4 & 5 year olds!
Join us for a 12-week Social Skills Group, facilitated by Lighthouse Center for Therapy & Play. Topics will include learning skills, emotional management,
friendship skills, coping with change, boundaries, and more!
(Caregiver must attend with their child)
Family Options: Young Moms Support Group
Meet other moms age 19 and younger with children under 2 to gain resources and supports, explore our child development room and learn parent techniques and skills! Take home a Roving Radish meal kit at each session!
Thursdays March 14, April 11, May 9, and June 13
3:30 - 4:30 pm
9790 Patuxent Woods Drive
RSVP to Lauren Soummers: [email protected]
Stories, Explore and Play
Join us at the Family Support Center for a five-week series of classes for you and your baby, newborn to 2 years. Together you will enjoy stories, songs and activities and learn how to support your baby using The Basics to make the most out of everyday moments. Conclude with free play and exploration in the child development space. Participants will receive a FREE take-home gift during the series. (for English and Spanish speaking families)
Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: 10:00 a.m
Upcoming Events
Monthly Calendars
Inclement Weather Poilcy
Call the Emergency Status Hotline, 410-313-7777, for the operational status of the Howard County Family Support Center related to weather and other safety concerns.
All DCRS facilities will adhere to Howard County’s delayed opening/closing announcements as it relates to opening/closing facilities during inclement weather.
Social Skills Group 4's and 5's