Fatherhood Programs

Young Fathers Employment Program

 

Program Available in: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Montgomery County, & Talbot County.

The Young Fathers Employment Program is an initiative to eliminate barriers for unwed or expectant fathers and mothers so that they can obtain the necessary educational and employment opportunities that they need to provide financial and emotional support to their children and families. The goal of the Young Fathers Employment Program is to provide parents with the necessary skills and resources to facilitate any needed behavior changes that would enable them to support themselves and their families; thereby, breaking the cycle of welfare dependency.

Eligibility:

Must be a non-custodial parent, residing in jurisdiction(s) where program is located from at least one of the following populations:

  • Fathers whose children receive or have received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Fathers whose children are currently in the state welfare system
  • Fathers who are at-risk of becoming obligated to pay child support
  • Fathers who are incarcerated and within 90 days of release date
  • Fathers who are ex-offenders

    • Program Contact(s):

    Anne Arundel County
    Vernon Wallace
    Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services
    80 West Street, Suite B
    Annapolis, MD 21401
    410-269-4484 (Annapolis)
    410-421-8467 (Glen Burnie)
    VWallace@dhr.state.md.us

    Baltimore City
    Ruelda Dempster-Thomas
    Baltimore City Department of Social Services
    1900 N. Howard Street
    Baltimore, MD 21218
    443-423-7264
    RDempste@dhr.state.md.us

    Baltimore County
    Aimee Bollinger-Smith
    Baltimore County Department of Social Services
    6401 York Road
    Baltimore, MD 21212
    410-853-3591
    ABolling@dhr.state.md.us

    Montgomery County
    Edward Powell
    Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
    1301 Piccard Dr.
    Rockville, MD 20850
    240-777-4006
    Edward.Powell@montgomerycountymd.gov

    Talbot County
    Dawn Coleman, Program Coordinator
    Talbot County Department of Social Services
    301 Bay Street, Unit 5
    Easton, MD 21601
    410-770-4719
    dcolema6@dhr.state.md.us