Formerly Family and Children's Services, is a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian agency founded in 1849 in Baltimore.
Providing a variety of social services and advocacy in Baltimore, Howard County, Carroll County and Harford County
04/24/2026
Black maternal health is community health. ๐ Last weekend, Tiffany and Jessica from our Howard County team showed up and showed out at the 2026 Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week event! We are honored to be a part of the community supporting Howard County moms and families.
Thank you Howard County Health Department
04/24/2026
Art. Ink. Community. Purpose. ๐น
The 2nd Annual Inked with Hope is here.
June 13th @ 5pm at VFW Post #467 in Westminster, MD.
Flash tattoos, food trucks, live DJ, motorcycle social, silent auction & more.
Every shirt tells a story. ๐งก The Carroll County Clothesline Project is a powerful visual display where survivors and supporters decorate shirts to raise awareness about violence and support healing. Each shirt color carries a meaningful message โ from survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood abuse, and more. You are not alone, and your story matters. ๐
Want to participate? Call Carroll County Springboard Community Services at ๐ 410-876-1233
04/23/2026
This April 29th, we're wearing denim to take a stand. ๐ Denim Day is a powerful reminder that clothing is never consent โ and this year, we're bringing the movement to Carroll County with interactive activities, community connection, and the unveiling of the Clothesline Project at McDaniel College and Carroll Community College.
Join us at multiple locations across the community:
๐ Carroll Community College โ 11AMโ1PM
๐ Carroll County Public Library, Westminster Branch โ 11AMโ1PM
๐ McDaniel College โ 11AMโ1PM
๐ Carroll Hospital โ 11AMโ2PM
Wear your denim. Show up. Speak out. Together we can build a culture of respect and accountability. ๐ Tag a friend who will be wearing denim with you!
04/22/2026
Less than 3 weeks away โ Collective Conversations is May 11โ12!
If you work in child welfare, mental health, advocacy, law, or education, this conference was made for you.
Two days. 20+ sessions. Continuing Education Hours. Baltimore's Center Club.
Child Abuse Prevention Month is about much more than awareness โ it's about building the capacity to act. That's exactly what Collective Conversations: Setting Hope in Motion is designed to do. ๐ Professionals from across disciplines will come together in Baltimore on May 11-12 to deepen their practice, strengthen cross-sector relationships, and expand what's possible for the children and survivors they serve.
๐๏ธ Register and be part of the conversation at collectiveconversations.org
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04/16/2026
Weโre incredibly grateful for our amazing sponsors who are helping bring Inked With Hope to life!
Thank you to our partners for your support, generosity, and commitment to making a difference in our community. Because of you, this event will be impactful, meaningful, and full of hope.
Lin Hang
Royal Ice Snow Cones & Treats
Coast 2 Coast Grill
Join us as we set hope in motion and be a part of something truly impactful.
June 13, 2026 | 5:00 PM
At Springboard Community Services, we want survivors and their loved ones to know: you are not alone. Our compassionate, experienced, and dedicated therapists and advocates are here to walk alongside anyone impacted by sexual assault or childhood sexual abuseโat your pace, on your terms.
In 2025, we had the privilege of serving 435 adults on their healing journeys from sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse. Our therapists are trained in evidence-based, trauma-focused modalities designed to support meaningful, lasting healing.
Whenever you are ready, Springboard is here for you.
04/14/2026
Last week, we had the privilege of hosting a small but powerful Girl Empowerment Group with three amazing young girls
Together, they explored mindfulness practices, built meaningful connections with one another, and learned healthy ways to cope with anxiety and stress. Watching them open up, support each other, and grow more confident in just a short time was truly inspiring.
Creating safe spaces like this reminds us how important connection and support areโespecially during formative years.
Did you know? Research shows that positive peer support can significantly improve mental health in young girls by reducing feelings of isolation, increasing self-esteem, and promoting healthier coping strategies.
Weโre so proud of these girls and the strength they showed. This is what empowerment looks like
04/13/2026
This Child Abuse Awareness Month, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to all Carroll County law enforcement agencies for being committed and compassionate community partners.
Your dedication to protecting children, supporting families, and working alongside organizations like ours makes a lasting impact every single day. Because of you, our community is safer, stronger, and more informed.
Thank you for standing with us in raising awareness, promoting prevention, and advocating for the well-being of every child. Together, we continue to make a difference.
Carroll County Sheriff's Office - Maryland, Hampstead Police Department, Maryland, Taneytown Police Department, Westminster Police Department, Mount Airy Police Department - MD
04/13/2026
What you've been through was never your fault, and it does not define how far you can go. You have already survived your hardest days. Keep going. The top exists, keep climbing.
If you need help or someone to talk to, we are here for you.
Contact us today.
410-669-9000 | info@springboardmd.org
04/13/2026
April is Child Abuse Prevention Monthโa time to raise awareness and stand together to protect children and support families
Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) play a critical role in responding to child abuse. They provide a safe, child-friendly space where children can share their experiences, receive support, and begin the healing process. Through a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach, CACs bring together professionals from law enforcement, child protective services, medical and mental health providers, and advocacy organizations to ensure children and families receive comprehensive care.
This collaborative model helps reduce trauma, streamlines investigations, and prioritizes the well-being of every child.
We are incredibly grateful to work alongside our dedicated MDT partners in Howard, Harford, and Carroll County. Together, our staff provide essential mental health services and advocacy support to children and families, helping them navigate difficult times with compassion and care.
It is an honor to be part of a community committed to prevention, protection, and healing
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For over 170 years, Springboard Community Services has dedicated itself to transforming the lives of Marylandโs most vulnerable.
Built on a bedrock of integrity, compassion, and responsiveness, Springboard Community Services continues to be an innovative, agile, and comprehensive provider of services โ many of which are free or low-fee โ that span the life cycle, from supporting expectant mothers to caring for the at-risk elderly. Through a broad mix of case management, counseling, and support, we provide not only a safety net but a springboard to those who need it most. Our mission: Break the cycle of poverty, abuse, and despair, one person, one family, one generation at a time.
โA 501(c) non-profit organization, Springboard has 6 locations in Baltimore City and the surrounding five counties, including multiple counseling offices and two medical adult daycares. We are the on-site mental health provider at the Child Advocacy Centers (CAC) in Carroll, Harford, and Howard counties, with a formal partnership with CACs in Baltimore County. We are also the identified domestic violence provider for Carroll County and West Baltimore County.
Springboard Community Services is licensed to practice as an Outpatient Mental Health Clinic with immediate appointment openings in Baltimore City, Carroll, Harford, and Howard counties. As a licensed clinic, we offer the continuum of mental health care provided by a multidisciplinary team including social workers, counselors, nurse practitioners, case managers and a psychiatrist who specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry. We provide a broad array of trauma-informed services for individuals and families along their life course from children through senior citizens.
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