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.

Due to concerns about road conditions, we are adjusting our operating schedule for Tuesday, January 27th. ❄️ Offices ope...
01/26/2026

Due to concerns about road conditions, we are adjusting our operating schedule for Tuesday, January 27th.
❄️ Offices open at 10 AM
❄️ 2-hour delay for day programs and community-based supports
❄️ MD employment transportation will begin at 10 AM
❄️ PA employment transportation will be on a case-by-case basis
❄️ Training scheduled for tomorrow is being adjusted. Please be on the lookout for an email from the trainer.
Thank you and be safe!

Due to the weather and road conditions the offices and day programs will be closed Monday January 26th. Employment and ...
01/25/2026

Due to the weather and road conditions the offices and day programs will be closed Monday January 26th.

Employment and community-based supports will operate on a case-by-case basis.

Thank you to our residential team members who have continued providing supports throughout the storm! And, thanks to our facilities team for helping clear the snow!

Behind every funding decision and legislative policy is a family, a story, and a person whose life is directly impacted....
01/25/2026

Behind every funding decision and legislative policy is a family, a story, and a person whose life is directly impacted. Advocacy is how we help lawmakers bridge the gap between the policy and the people it affects.

As a new legislative session begins, learn how Penn-Mar is empowering advocates and how you can make your voice heard: https://ow.ly/ebYA50Y21hw

📅 Mark your calendars: Penn-Mar is hosting two bootcamps in April to students ages 14-21 years old who are still in scho...
01/24/2026

📅 Mark your calendars: Penn-Mar is hosting two bootcamps in April to students ages 14-21 years old who are still in school and have an open Maryland DORS case.
✍️ The topics are Counseling on Post Secondary Education and Work Readiness.
📍 The bootcamps will be held at the Carroll Nonprofit Center.
📞 Contact your DORS counselor to register.
❓ Questions? Contact: lilabarchey@penn-mar.org

Upcoming Advocacy Events📢 Decisions regarding the PA and MD budgets are being discussed that directly affect people with...
01/23/2026

Upcoming Advocacy Events📢 Decisions regarding the PA and MD budgets are being discussed that directly affect people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the services they rely on every day. The good news is there are clear ways to show up and be heard.

Penn-Mar Advocacy Collective (PMAC) Virtual Training
📅Tuesday, February 11 @ 12:00 PM
Learn how the PA and MD legislative process works, how to share your story effectively, and how to advocate with confidence. Discuss current advocacy landscape and why voices like yours are so important right now!

Maryland Developmental Disabilities Day Virtual Event
📅Tuesday, February 18 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
A chance for MD self-advocates, families and team members to take part in virtual meetings with legislators to share the impact of their work and reinforce the need to restore full funding for the Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) Program.

Registration for both events: https://www.penn-mar.org/events/
For any questions, contact tinachansweenie@penn-mar.org

Josh won Winnie the Pooh Bingo and celebrated with a Pooh cookie prize! 🍪🧸 Thanks for the photo, DSP Cecelia!
01/22/2026

Josh won Winnie the Pooh Bingo and celebrated with a Pooh cookie prize! 🍪🧸 Thanks for the photo, DSP Cecelia!

At Penn-Mar, supporting someone to live their best life means being there through grief, growth, and everything between....
01/21/2026

At Penn-Mar, supporting someone to live their best life means being there through grief, growth, and everything between. Residential Supervisor Jacey James has supported Frank Mansfield through life's highs and lows, and he says he thinks of her "like a sister."

Read more about Jacey's journey at Penn-Mar and how her strong bond with Frank has shaped both of their lives: https://ow.ly/sZws50Y0WZb

Penn-Mar is proud to name The Kahlert Foundation as the 2026 Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient. The Kahlert Fou...
01/20/2026

Penn-Mar is proud to name The Kahlert Foundation as the 2026 Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient. The Kahlert Foundation has supported Penn-Mar's mission since 2016! They will be honored at our 34th Annual Gala in recognition of their extraordinary philanthropic leadership and lasting impact across Maryland and Utah.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/ZWmk50Y0mjY

Happy birthday dear David, happy birthday to you!!🎉 David celebrated with his sister, Patty, who just had her birthday t...
01/19/2026

Happy birthday dear David, happy birthday to you!!🎉 David celebrated with his sister, Patty, who just had her birthday too! Instead of a tiara like he got her, Patty went with this awesome birthday hat😊

We're excited to share that Penn-Mar received a grant thanks to The Transamerica Foundation which will go toward funding...
01/18/2026

We're excited to share that Penn-Mar received a grant thanks to The Transamerica Foundation which will go toward funding dedicated to our Career Ladders Program and supporting our 2026 Gala!

Our Career Ladders program gives Direct Support Professionals new opportunities to learn, lead, and grow in their profession, and directly impacts the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) we support. Through strategic grantmaking, a robust matching gift program, volunteer engagement, and other giving campaigns, the Foundation supports efforts that advance social and financial empowerment, contributing to meaningful improvements in communities nationwide.

We're so grateful to the Foundation for their generosity and look forward to the impact that this will make!👏

Mervin, Donnie and Miriam toured the Army Heritage Museum where they could practice “jumping” out of a helicopter and us...
01/18/2026

Mervin, Donnie and Miriam toured the Army Heritage Museum where they could practice “jumping” out of a helicopter and using a parachute, and target practicing on a rifle range!

Thanks to DSP Denise for the fun pics!

Gretchen, Chrissy, and Sherry took a day trip to Harrisburg to explore the Pennsylvania Farm Show 🐄🐖🐎From meeting dairy ...
01/18/2026

Gretchen, Chrissy, and Sherry took a day trip to Harrisburg to explore the Pennsylvania Farm Show 🐄🐖🐎

From meeting dairy cows, horses, sheep, goats, and pigs (including a few unusual breeds they’d never seen before!) to watching live demonstrations and learning how farmers care for their animals, they enjoyed the atmosphere of the show.

They wrapped up the day wandering through the marketplace, filled with local vendors selling handmade crafts, fresh produce, baked goods, and unique Pennsylvania-made products.

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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.