The CARE Center's CARE Line is a FREE information and referral service for questions about children in Howard County. CARE Center staff work with families to identify their needs and help find solutions. For assistance, call 410-313-CARE (410-313-2273).
This guide provides information about child care, educational programs for children, health and wellness resources, recreation and parks information, and lots of other information for families.
Assistance with connecting to resources within our community. Call 410-313-0220 for assistance. The MSC Food Pantry provides pre-packaged in "grab and go" bags and is open Mondays and Wednesdays, noon to 4:00 p.m. and the third Saturday of the month, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Access many HCPSS online tools and resources, such as Canvas Google Apps, and Wixie, via hcpss.me NOTE: To access these resources, you will need your child's "Active Directory" username and password.
The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment is designed to measure a student's academic achievement and growth over time in reading and mathematics. Together with other classroom-based information, MAP results can help teachers make instructional decisions that match the needs of each child. Learn more about the assessment on the HCPSS website.
The HCPSS Online School Payment (OSP) website is where parents are able to pay for student school activities and fees by debit or credit card online using a secure web browser at their convenience, 24 hours a day. Please note that OSMS, Inc. charges a 4% handling fee for online purchases.