The Parents' Place of Maryland

11/20/2025

Today marks PPMD's 35th anniversary!💙

35 years of families helping families.
35 years of phone calls answered.
35 years of training families (education = empowerment!)
35 years of children thriving.
35 years of expanding our reach across the state of Maryland.

Thank you for being part of our 35 years and the many more to come💙

If you need support and information about your child or loved one's education, health, or behavioral health, don't hesitate to reach out!

11/19/2025

Free A1C screening in Solomons this weekend!

11/19/2025

Baltimore County families!!

Join PPMD's Marlo Lemon on December 10th for a virtual lunch and learn about IEP meeting strategies.

Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/bcpsparentworkshops

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

You still have time to register!

Join The Parents’ Place of Maryland and the Special Education Citizens Advisory Council (SECAC) for Prince George’s County Public Schools for a two-part Individualized Education Program (IEP) Clinic!

During this two-part mini workshop series, participants will:
- Learn how an IEP is developed
- Learn what each section of the IEP means for your child
- Develop your understanding of your child’s IEP
- Improve your skills in advocating for your child’s needs

Participants must attend both sessions (Nov 19th and Dec 3rd 6:30-8:30pm)

Click here to register!
https://tinyurl.com/IEPClinicPGCPS

11/19/2025

open enrollment is NOW until January 15th!

Visit Maryland Health Connection for more information: https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/

See if you qualify to enroll in health coverage now. The application is available daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

11/18/2025

Position Still Open❗️for Family Partner in Kent/Queen Anne's County!

The Parents' Place of Maryland is excited to be growing and now adding additional family partners-behavioral health specialists to offer family peer support services for mental health, substance use, and problem gambling.

Since 1990, PPMD has provided one-on-one family peer support to families of children and youth with disabilities and special healthcare needs. With over three decades of experience and partnerships across the state, our team brings expertise across healthcare, education, special education, and insurance systems.

These additions will enable us to expand our reach and impact, offering support to any Marylander caring for a loved one of any age with a behavioral health concern. With this new initiative, PPMD has openings for dedicated staff with lived experience to ensure high-quality and relatable support is available to families with more complex behavioral health needs.

PPMD is now hiring passionate individuals with lived experience supporting a loved one with a behavioral health disorder. Open positions include:

- Family Partner - Behavioral Health Specialists in the following counties:
Kent/Queen Anne's

Applications for all open positions can be found here: https://www.ppmd.org/careers/

11/18/2025

Military OneSource has many resources available for mental health support: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/resources/

If you are a military-connected family, browse these resources now to support you and your loves ones ❤

Access military mental health support resources, including directories and tools, online learning, webinars, podcasts and more.

11/16/2025

For every reusable community bag purchased at Giant Food in Glen Burnie (7940 Crain Highway) this month, one dollar will be donated to PPMD!

Whether you are heading to Giant for your regular groceries, or pick up a few bags in preparation for Thanksgiving, we appreciate your support💙

Giant Food

11/15/2025

Calling Prince George's County families of students in special education!

Join The Parents’ Place of Maryland and the Special Education Citizens Advisory Council (SECAC) for Prince George’s County Public Schools for a two-part Individualized Education Program (IEP) Clinic!

During this two-part mini workshop series, participants will:
- Learn how an IEP is developed
- Learn what each section of the IEP means for your child
- Develop your understanding of your child’s IEP
- Improve your skills in advocating for your child’s needs

Participants must attend both sessions (Nov 19th and Dec 3rd 6:30-8:30pm)

Click here to register!
https://tinyurl.com/IEPClinicPGCPS

11/15/2025

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We have put together a package of early childhood information so you can learn more about , , , and more!

Click here to access this wealth of information (there are 12 fact sheets!)
https://www.ppmd.org/resource/early-childhood-resource-package-for-families/