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The Young Parent Support Center is a comprehensive family support and development center that strives to strengthen families; promote the healthy development of children; and guide families toward self sufficiency and economic independence. Services offered are free. Transportation to and from center for residents of greater Essex/Middle River areas Developmental Child Care designed to foster early literacy/language development and school readiness in children ages 0-4 Day and Evening Adult Education Program (GED prep) enhanced by computer-assisted instruction and tutorial services Career Exploration; Computer Literacy; Job Readiness Workshops Parenting Classes - "Nurturing" Program and "Parents as Teachers" Home Visiting Services Recreational Outings and Family Enrichment Programs Substance Abuse Prevention Classes Making it Work Job Readiness Program for the Food Supplement Program (formerly Food Stamps) Recipients Healthy Relationships Groups and Family Planning/Decision making Classes Health Education Classes Healthy Lifestyle/Cooking/Nutrition Classes Life skills and Self Enhancement Classes Goal Setting and Referral Services

Autistic Program: We are happy to announce that our Autistic Program; located in the new school building; is thriving. We have been able to double the student population in this program; as we continue to receive new referrals. The NCIA Youth in Transition School; under the leadership of the executive director of education and two directors of education; operates a nonpublic special educational program: Type I full day special education and related services program for students with autism; emotional disturbance and/or mental retardation in an elementary school (grades 6-8); a secondary school (grades 9-12); and in a non-graded (ages 14-21) educational program. The school has the capacity to serve 140 male and female students between the ages of 11 and 21. A special education teacher and an instructional assistant staff every classroom with a limit of no more than nine students in each classroom. Each student is provided individualized instructional programming and related services based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The secondary school (grades 9-12) offered by the school grants secondary school credits and issues credits towards a local school system diploma. Students will be eligible to receive a diploma from a local school system.

Introduction to ServicesThe Carroll County Youth Service Bureau (CCYSB) is a multifaceted outpatient mental health treatment agency licensed by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and certified by the Department of Juvenile Services. Treatment and prevention services are largely designed to support children; adolescents; and families; with adult services available as well. Treatment options include psychotherapy and psychiatric evaluations; which are offered through the outpatient clinic; and home based services through the family preservation and mobile treatment programs. Parenting education is emphasized in all facets of service delivery.The staff is composed of: 1) Masters level social workers and professional counselors who specialize in child and family therapy; 2) Psychiatrists who provide psychiatric assessments and medication management; with our full-time psychiatrist serving as the Medical Director.CCYSB has developed a unique collaborative relationship with many Carroll County agencies to ensure the continuum of mental health services is available and accessible by all.

ZamDance is a fitness class for children and adults with disabilities. The class introduces a structured environment while allowing the students to be able to move at their own pace. The students are entertained by the music and dance movements. This class also keeps the students happily engaged while learning different dance steps such as MERENGUE; JAZZ and HIP-HOP! Jacqueline Zamora; founder of ZamDance; resides in Maryland; and for over ten years has worked professionally in a variety of capacities with special needs children.