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Community Resources

Know Any Expectant Families? Have Them Register to this Class

There is a new program for expectant parents & caregivers that kicks off next week, April 27th. It is designed to share resources and the importance of reading, singing, and speaking to the baby during early childhood development even before they are born. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Click here WHEN: Wednesday 6:30 Read more…

By Josh Benson, 3 yearsApril 20, 2022 ago
Community Resources

Free Family Institute Workshops

Howard County’s Office of Family & Children hosts workshops and resources for local families. Stay in tune and take advantage by signing up for their monthly email newsletter, Parent Pages. Nothing I Do Works! A Parent’s Guide to Challenging Behaviors Don’t allow tantrums, power struggles, or misbehavior to make daily Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsApril 5, 2021 ago
Dad Package
Community Resources

Offering Free Dad Packages for New & Expectant Dads

We offer Dad Packages to local dads that recently extended their families. We are offering advice, congratulating them, and showing them they’re appreciated in the community. Our mission is to encourage dads to come together and be great as a group in the most important job we’ll have – Fatherhood. Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsFebruary 9, 2021 ago
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Community Resources

Holiday Lights Contest, Vote Now

We had six dads enter the holiday lights contest. Now you get to pick “the people’s champ”. Watch the video and pick your favorite two by leaving a commetn with the entry numbers 1-6. Thank Yous We did this in concert with a diaper drive. Thank you to the families Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsDecember 22, 2020 ago
Community Resources

Free Activities from Recreation & Parks’ Online Programming

Howard County’s Recreation & Parks Department offers an extensive list of online activities and programs with their #AtHomeWithHocoRec campaign. The offerings are in two categories, “Free videos and printouts” and “Online Programs”. They keep adding offerings so it’s best to follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Free videos and printouts Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsDecember 21, 2020 ago
Community Resources

5 Principles to Father Your Little One’s Learning Potential| The Basics

If you’re a dad with kids age 0 to 3, sign up for The Basics. It’s a free program that provides everyday tools to intentionally improve on your kids’ learning potential. Take note of this and other community resources encouraged by HoCo’s Office of Children and Families to keep being Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsDecember 14, 2020 ago
Community Resources

Helping Fathers in Need, Giving Tuesday

Thank you for supporting Howard County Dads this year. Since May we’ve provided over $950 in assistance to local families in need. This includes diapers, groceries, and essential needs that were requested. We couldn’t have done this without your support, and we aren’t done yet. This month we’re stocking up Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsDecember 1, 2020 ago
Community Resources

Free Bikes for Families in Need, Volunteer Opportunity

Free Bikes 4 Kidz currently has well over 100 tricycles, scooters, striders, ride-on toys, and tiny bicycles that have not been allocated. These are suitable for preschoolers, pre-K, and kindergartners under about 40″ tall. If you know a family in need, request a bike today! Deadline is Nov. 30thOur local Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsNovember 24, 2020 ago
Community Resources

Virtual Parenting Session, Tonight at 7 (10/27)

We’re stuck in the house and we’re all we got. Get some tips on dealing with sibling rivalry. Tomorrow night at 7 Register now: https://ift.tt/35ByMrl https://instagr.am/p/CG0zfboHxh7/

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsOctober 27, 2020 ago
The Basics Howard County Logo
Community Resources

New county program offers ways to boost brain development from birth to age three – The Basics Howard County

The Basics movement aims to help every family help every child reach their potential. To learn about The Basics Howard County, watch the video below for an introduction to the five fun, simple and powerful ways to boost early brain development and learning for all children from birth to age three. Sign Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsJuly 22, 2020 ago
Community Resources

Helping Struggling Famlies & Diaper Drive

With your support, we just donated 1,500 diapers to the Howard County Food Bank and there is still a big need. The Food Bank Needs Diapers Please consider donating size 4, 5, 6 and/or 7 diapers! Diaper need has increased this year during the pandemic, and resulting economic hardships. They Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsJuly 22, 2020 ago
Community Resources

HoCo Dads Ask Me Anything Session for Young Fathers

Howard County Dads is hosting a virtual Ask Me Anything session for dads age 25 and younger via Google Meet. A select panel of fathers and mentors will be fielding questions and sharing their experiences. RSVP on Facebook or Comment Below Link to Facebook Event Share this event with a Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsJuly 21, 2020 ago
Form to Request Assistance for COVID help from Howard County Dads
Community Resources

Fathers & Families in Need

Struggling to make ends meet? We’re here to help. We know it’s tough out there right now for some more than others. Our team put together a plan to help out. Fill out this confidential request form and we’ll be raising money to give gift cards for groceries and necessities Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsMay 5, 2020 ago
Community Resources

HoCo Men’s Divorce Group has gone virtual

Times are tense and anxiety is high. If you weren’t aware, the Howard County Men’s Divorce Group usually meets in Ellicott City and is for men in any stage of separation or divorce. Whether you’re just thinking about it, already finished, or somewhere in between. You can meet other men Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsMay 3, 2020 ago
Community Resources

Recommended Daycare Centers in Columbia, MD

An expecting Howard County dad reached out for childcare recommendations and the responses poured in. We gathered the best of the feedback into a list of top daycare centers. The Young School Jay, father of two: We used The Young School after leaving [another center]. It was night and day. Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsFebruary 7, 2020 ago

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