Back to School 2024

Baltimore City and County schools opened their doors on August 26. Our Pediatric & Family Clinic team wants to make sure everyone in our community has access to all the tools they need for a successful school year. Check out these resources to support teachers, parents/guardians and their little ones.

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Services and resources at Health Care for the Homeless:

Connect with care

• Contact us, call 410-837-5533, or use the chat feature on our site to schedule an appointment. 
• Health Care for the Homeless clinic info (English and Spanish)

We can help with:
(Providers speak both English and Spanish)

• Getting your child up-to-date on the required vaccinations (Flu vaccines will be available starting later in September)
• Completing physical exams that are sometimes required by schools (Offered by appointment)
• Providing referrals to specialty medical care
• Sharing education on child health like on nutrition, exercise, emotional health and wellness and learning concerns

Care in the community:

In addition to our Pediatric & Family Clinic at 421 Fallsway, we also offer pediatric and adolescent care at our Baltimore County, West Baltimore, and Mobile Clinic sites (see more info on our hours and locations). Our staff also hold a clinic for residents at Sarah's Hope Family Shelter three times per month. 

Events in the community: 

• Mayor Brandon Scott's Back to School Kick-off: Saturday, August 24, 11 am-4 pm at War Memorial Plaza
• Follow Positivity in Baltimore on Facebook or Instagram for back to school resources, events, cookouts, and more!

Local and statewide resources:

• Child Find Services: Special education service provided by every county for identifying children from ages three through twenty-one who are suspected of having an educational disability and who may be eligible for special education and related services.
  • • Baltimore City Referrals:
      • For children ages 3 to 21: call 443-984-1011.
      • For children younger than 3: call the Infants and Toddlers Program at 410-396-1666.
    • Baltimore County referrals, call: 443-809-3017
• Maryland Family Network
  Resources for parents and guardians of children ages 1-5 years-old including:​
  • • Services for Spanish speakers
    • Tips for choosing child care
    • Find child care
    • Find care for children with special needs 
    • Family support groups
    • More resources
• Baltimore City Public Schools Uniform Assistance for Homeless Students: English | Spanish
• Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success
  Youth engagement program in Baltimore City that provides access to rent and utility assistance, food access and more 
• Baltimore City Immunization Program
  Provides vaccines to children and adults by appointment, including free COVID-19 vaccinations for qualifying children and adults. Birth certificate, ID and vaccination record may be needed for children's vaccinations.

Having fun isn't hard...when you've got a library card!

Apply for a free library card and get access to tons of free services and resources! (Need help getting ID or proof of residence? Ask to speak to a Health Care for the Homeless case manager.) 

Enoch Pratt Free Library

• Social Impact Programs—Free assistance and advice from lawyers, social workers, nurses, and more 
• Borrow a "Mobile Hotspot"—Connect to free wifi and unlimited data at home (Spanish flyer)
• Chromebook distribution—Pratt Library is distributing 50,000 free Chromebook computers to eligible households (Spanish flyer) 
• Read to Reef Book Club—Join and earn free admission to the National Aquarium (English | Spanish)
• Pratt en Español—Join the library's Facebook group for Spanish speakers for more information about library events and services

Baltimore County Public Library

• Free events for kids and teens
• Free notary services for "shared domicile forms" for Baltimore County Public School families, from August 1-September 21
• Regístrese para el boletín electrónico de la biblioteca en español 

Know your rights

Regardless of your housing situation, your child has a right to:

• School Breakfast & Lunch
• Before/After School Programs
• Preschool Programs
• Transportation
• Special Education
• Gifted and Talented Programs
• Career & Technology Education

The McKinney-Vento Act ensures these rights and provides services to children experiencing housing instability or homelessness.

• Learn more about the McKinney-Vento Act and you child's rights here. 
• If you have questions or concerns, contact your local Homeless Education Coordinator/Liaison. 

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