Penn-Mar Human Services

Penn-Mar Human Services We’re a nonprofit that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live courageously in pursuit of their best life.

We’re a nonprofit that supports people to live courageously in pursuit of their best life in Maryland & Pennsylvania.

Karen Koenigsberg’s connection to Penn-Mar began as a parent and grew into a career supporting our team for the past sev...
12/28/2025

Karen Koenigsberg’s connection to Penn-Mar began as a parent and grew into a career supporting our team for the past seven years. Get to know Karen and what drives her in this team member spotlight: https://ow.ly/k92750XNIsJ

Today is the day of the official air date of Thriving Together: The Power of Inclusion!! The film features 4 people with...
12/28/2025

Today is the day of the official air date of Thriving Together: The Power of Inclusion!! The film features 4 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities navigating life and community in Carroll County.

✨Tune in:
🗓️Today, December 28th
📍Cable Channel HD-1072

Snowball wars: indoors style! ❄️ Gene, Jimmy, Karen, Kara, Sunya, and Emily enjoyed playing a festive game of snowball w...
12/27/2025

Snowball wars: indoors style! ❄️ Gene, Jimmy, Karen, Kara, Sunya, and Emily enjoyed playing a festive game of snowball wars together.

People supported at Penn-Mar North enjoyed a cookie decorating party yesterday, complete with pizza, karaoke, dancing, s...
12/27/2025

People supported at Penn-Mar North enjoyed a cookie decorating party yesterday, complete with pizza, karaoke, dancing, sugar-cookie decorating and a visit from Santa!

This event wouldn't have been possible without the help of our generous volunteers from Bank of America.✨ Their generosity in providing cookies and spreading their festive spirit made the party one to remember!

To all our volunteers: we are so grateful for your time, energy, and the joy you bring to our community. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a bright New Year!

Help us congratulate Zion Rollick for earning her DSP-III certification and graduating from the National Alliance for Di...
12/26/2025

Help us congratulate Zion Rollick for earning her DSP-III certification and graduating from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals - NADSP E-Badge Academy!

“Being a part of Career Ladders has been such a rewarding experience. I’ve learned so much I intend to implement into my work. It’s created many opportunities for growth and development in my career as a DSP. I’m especially thankful for the Career Ladders team for all their help and ideas to support me achieving DSP-III. I can’t wait to see where the knowledge I’ve gained from Career Ladders will take me in my career!”

Cheers to your growth and dedication, Zion! 🥂

With the icy conditions being forecasted, we are changing our operating schedule and closing day programs early.Resident...
12/26/2025

With the icy conditions being forecasted, we are changing our operating schedule and closing day programs early.

Residential houses can begin picking people up from Maryland Line and Far Hills Day programs at 1:00PM. Transportation routes from MDL and far Hills will begin at 1:00. Employment and in-home supports will occur on a case-by-case basis.

Please be safe.

Tylor had an amazing night at Hersheypark Candy Lane riding the rides (he especially loved the roller coasters!) and soa...
12/26/2025

Tylor had an amazing night at Hersheypark Candy Lane riding the rides (he especially loved the roller coasters!) and soaking in all the festive lights and decorations. 🎢🎄✨

Thanks for this snapshot of Tylor's night, DSP Cecelia!

Swipe to see Denise’s holiday-themed outfits for the week!🎄She loved showing off her festive outfits that she put togeth...
12/25/2025

Swipe to see Denise’s holiday-themed outfits for the week!🎄She loved showing off her festive outfits that she put together with DSP Nichoal's support. Let us know which one is your favorite!

Robbie was so excited to ride the Santa Express on the Northern Central Railway — he couldn't stop smiling! 🎅🚂 Thanks fo...
12/25/2025

Robbie was so excited to ride the Santa Express on the Northern Central Railway — he couldn't stop smiling! 🎅🚂 Thanks for riding along with Robbie, DSP Mark.

Jon had a great time seeing How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick ...
12/24/2025

Jon had a great time seeing How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center — complete with a playbill and a Grinch sighting outside! 🎶🎄

Thanks for these great photos, DSP Mark!

After 20 years in other fields, Susan Wagner joined Penn-Mar and quickly discovered a new calling as a Direct Support Pr...
12/24/2025

After 20 years in other fields, Susan Wagner joined Penn-Mar and quickly discovered a new calling as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). What began as a career pivot became life’s purpose. Susan now supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Dave Peak, through Penn-Mar’s community-based programs. Whether she’s helping someone achieve their fitness goals, navigate a personal loss, or build confidence through daily routines, Susan brings compassion, creativity, and dedication to every moment.

Her rapid rise to Senior DSP and achieving her DSP-III certification through our Career Ladders program is a testament to her commitment and to our investment in person-centered training and career development – made possible thanks to your generosity.

With Susan by his side, Dave achieved a lifelong dream of being in a movie and is featured in the documentary Thriving Together: The Power of Inclusion, which shares the authentic stories of four people with disabilities in Carroll County. The film showcases their independence, resilience, and joy as they pursue opportunities in employment, education, housing, and community engagement.

The impact that DSPs like Susan have on the people we support is the heart of what we do. Thanks to your investment in programs like Career Ladders, we are designing a future of support for people like Dave to thrive.

Donate today in dedication to DSPs and those we support: https://discover.penn-mar.org/give2025

Special delivery: straight to the North Pole! Denise and Patrice had fun writing Christmas cards and sending their holid...
12/23/2025

Special delivery: straight to the North Pole! Denise and Patrice had fun writing Christmas cards and sending their holiday wishes to Santa. 🎅✉️

Thanks for the photos, SDSP Maria!

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310 Old Freeland Road
Freeland, MD
21053

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+14103431069

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About Us

The mission of Penn-Mar Human Services is to transform life into living for people with disabilities or human service needs, their families, our team members, and volunteers.

Founded in 1981, we support more than 400 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through our residential, respite, educational, day learning center, community-based programs, and customized employment support, in northern Baltimore, Carroll, and Harford Counties in Maryland, and in southern York County in Pennsylvania.

Our four core values (integrity, excellence, collaboration, and innovation), serve as the foundation of our organizational culture and key measures of our success. They are the underlying principles that guide how we transform life into living at Penn-Mar Human Services.