About
The Howard County Local Children's Board comprises public and private members working collaboratively to ensure a strong continuum of services for families and children in our community. Also known as the Local Management Board, there is a functioning board in all 24 jurisdictions in Maryland. We work in partnership with the Governor's Office for Children to ensure children grow up healthy, secure and successful.
Recently, The Board identified priorities and designed strategies to help ensure Howard County is a place where all children can thrive. The Strategic Priorities for FY2021 – FY2025 are as follows:
- Affordable and Quality Education and Training
- Increase Inclusiveness, Awareness and Coordination of Resources to Meet the Needs of Each Community
- Access to Affordable and Quality Behavioral Health Care
New Online Application Process
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has launched an innovative online application that transforms the way constituents apply to become members of County boards and commissions. Read the press release.
Board Information
Meetings are convened on the third Tuesday of every other month, from 9 to 11 a.m. Sessions are offered in a hybrid format: virtually via Microsoft Teams and in person at East Columbia 50+ Center, located at 6610 Cradlerock Way in Columbia.
- September 16, 2025
- November 18, 2025
- January 20, 2026
- March 17, 2026
- May 19, 2026
- June 16, 2026
- Jackie Scott, Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services
- Tracy Broccolino, Community Action Council
- Kelly Cimino, Howard County Department of Housing
- Delmonica Hawkins, Howard County Department of Juvenile Services
- Rich Gibson, Office of State's Attorney
- Geneva Rieu, Howard County DSS
- Nicholas Mooneyhan, Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks
- Erica Byrne, Voices for Children
- Dr. Jessica Winkles, Community Representative
- Gabriel Maximilian Moreno, Luminus
- Chief Gregory Der, Howard County Police Department
- Tonya Aikens, Howard County Library
- Bill Barnes, Howard County Public School System
- Sharon Afework, Office off Child Care
- Dr. Maura Rossman, Howard County Department of Health
- Stephanie Adibe, Office of Workforce Development
- Frank Eastham, Community Representative
- Cristina Oviedo, Community Member
- Dr. Wendall McKay, Community Representative
- Dr. Daria Willis, Howard County Community College