FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM

• Local resources for support Categories are: For Children, Parenting Clothing (Thrift Shops), Disabled, Education, Emergency Services, Financial Assistance, Food, Furniture, Home Ownership, Temporary Housing, Immigration, Legal Assistance, Managing Money, Medical (Health, including Dental), Substance Abuse, Domestic Abuse, and Hot Lines, Counseling & Mental Health.
      [Health clinics are listed under Medical Resources.]
  
• Natural supports in Montgomery County
  Categories are: Spiritual Supports, Recreation Centers, Entertainment Outings, Hobbies/Special Interests, Support Groups, Links to Work, Links to Volunteering, Links to Education, Transportation, and Libraries.
  
• Selection from a directory of Health and Human Services, with focus on Bethesda/ Chevy Chase/ Potomac. This shows County government services in Child Care, School Health Services, Adolescent Mental Health and Addiction Services, Child Welfare, Regional Health Services, and Financial Assistance.

• General guidance on career planning, job hunting, and classified ads -- search for jobs in the region
• Resources on starting and owning a business
  are on the career page.
• Links to local joblines and employer web sites
  
• Resources for child care
• [Thrift shop referral form]

• The Quick Guide To Community Resources lists public and private/nonprofit agencies
  
• The Directory of Services of the County Department of Health & Human Services
  
• The Montgomery County Phonebook
  
• Maryland Manual On-Line: A Guide to Maryland State Government
  
• Other links to support organizations

• Introduction to financial planning and links to planning sites
  
• Credit and budgeting info, including counseling
  
• Purchasing, saving money, & consumer protection
  
• Buying or repairing a car
  
• Education: the GED, college, and training including financial aid
  
• Identity theft - prevention and recovery
  
• for a basic guide to smart use of money.

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