Family Resources

Picking up from one place and moving to another is stressful enough, especially when kids and pets are involved. So knowing who to call or where to find information can be pretty helpful.
HOWARD COUNTY
Howard County Government
8930 Stanford Blvd.
Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 313-3000
http://www.co.ho.md.us/HCG_Portal_Services
This information line and website feature county services as well as information and referrals on health, government and social services.

Community Relations
(410) 313-3440
http://www.co.ho.md.us/DPW/DPW_HomePage.htm
Contact Community Relations for information about construction projects and programs or any county-related issues and emergencies.

Public Information
(410) 313-2022
http://www.co.ho.md.us/DOA/DOA_PIO.htm
The Public Information Office, a section within the Communications Department, is the central source of information for the media and the public. This office coordinates information programs including public meetings, special events and the County Commission “Town Hall Meetings.”

Elder Help Line
(410) 313-5980
http://www.co.ho.md.us/servicesresidents_seniors.htm
Find a variety of senior services including care and assistance, employment, finance and legal issues, food and nutrition, safety and arts and leisure by using the Elder Help Line or visiting their website.

Public Safety
Office of Emergency Management
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Fourth Floor
Columbia, MD 21046 (410) 313-6030
http://www.hcdfrs.org
This office plans and coordinates evacuation of and shelter for residents in the event of a natural or manmade disaster.

Concept of Operations
1. Direction and Control
There are five alert levels, each identified by a description and corresponding color.
The higher the alert level, the greater the risk of a terrorist attack. Risk includes both the probability of an attack occurring and its potential gravity.
Alert levels shall be assigned by the Maryland Emergency Management Agency Director in consultation with the appropriate officials.
Alert levels may be assigned for the entire state, or they may be set for a particular geographic area or infrastructure sector.
Assigned alert levels shall be reviewed at regular intervals to determine whether adjustments are warranted.

2. Explanation of Alert System
Low (Green)–This condition is declared when there is a low risk of terrorist attack.
Guarded (Blue)–This condition is declared when there is a general risk of terrorist attack.
Elevated (Yellow)–An elevated condition is declared when there is a significant risk of terrorist attack.
High (Orange)–A high condition is declared when there is a high risk of terrorist attack.
Severe (Red)–A severe condition reflects a severe risk of terrorist attack. Under most circumstances, the protective measures for a severe condition are not intended to be sustained for substantial periods of time.
Find more information at http://www.marylandhomelandsecurity.us.

Police
Howard County Sheriff
8360 Court Ave.
Ellicott City, MD 21043 (410) 313-2150
After-Hours (410) 313-4150
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
http://www.howardcountymd.gov/Sheriff/Sheriff_ContactUs.htm

Crime Stoppers
(866) 756-2587
Text to 274637
http://www.metrocrimestoppers.net

Howard County Police Department
http://www.howardcountymd.gov/Police/locations.htm

Northern District Headquarters
3410 Courthouse Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043 (410) 313-3200

Southern District Station
11226 Scaggsville Road
Laurel, MD 20723 (410) 313-3700

Community Offices
Harpers Choice
5485 Harpers Farm Road
Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 313-5790

Long Reach
8775 Cloudleap Court, Suite M
Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 313-7455

North Laurel
9105 All Saints Road
Laurel, MD 20703 (410) 888-8835/8836

Oakland Mills
5820 Stevens Forest Road
Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 313-5805

Wilde Lake
10451 Twin Rivers Road
Columbia, MD 21044 (410) 313-7565

Fire and Rescue
Station 1: Elkridge
6275 Old Washington Road
Elkridge, MD 21075 (410) 313-4901

Station 2: Ellicott City
4150 Montgomery Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043 (410) 313-2602

Station 3: West Friendship
12535 Old Frederick Road
Sykesville, MD 21784 (410) 313-5403

Station 4: Lisbon
1330 Woodbine Road
P.O. Box 40
Lisbon, MD 21765 (410) 313-5404

Station 5: Clarksville
5000 Signal Bell Lane
Clarksville, MD 21029 (410) 313-7305

Station 6: Savage
8925 Lincoln St.
Savage, MD 20763 (410) 880-5803

Station 7: Banneker
5815 Banneker Road
Columbia, MD 21044 (410) 313-7307

Station 8: Bethany
9601 Old Frederick Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (410) 313-2608

Station 9: Long Reach
5950 Tamar Drive
Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 313-7309

Station 10: Rivers Park
10155 Old Columbia Road
Columbia, MD 21046 (410) 313-7310

Station 11: Scaggsville
11226 Scaggsville Road
Laurel, MD 20723 (410) 313-3791

Animal Control
Wildlife
Local (410) 313-2780
State (877) 463-6497
Report sick or injured wildlife, or nuisance complaints to Animal Control. State permits are required to trap wildlife.

The Department of Animals & Pets enforces county ordinances and state animal laws; provides animal adoption services; picks up stray, lost and sick/injured animals; issues rabies registration tags and several other services. Licenses are required for all cats and dogs older than 4 months. You may purchase a license at the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits. The proper fee, a valid rabies certificate and proof of neutering are required. Call (410) 313 2455. For other pet and animal services as well as volunteer opportunities, visit http://www.howardcountymd.gov/servicesresidents_animals.htm.

Family, Children and Child Care
Howard County is a great place to live, work and raise families, but it also takes care of its children and teens.

Child Resource Center
3300 N. Ridge Road, Suite 380
Ellicott City, MD 21043 (410) 313-1940
http://www.howardcountymd.gov/OCS/ChildSrvcs_ChildCareCenter.htm
As a member of the Maryland Statewide Child Care Resource Network, the Howard County Child Care Resource Center assists parents, child care professionals and the community in the following ways:
Locating licensed child care.
Providing information and expert advice and technical resources for child care.
Training for child care professionals and parents to expand their knowledge of early childhood and best practices.
Informing employers attempting to respond to employees’ child care needs.
Documenting child care needs of families and employers as well as the child care delivery system.

Parent’s Guide to Howard County
(410) 313-1940
http://www.print2webcorp.com/news/baltimore/ParentsGuidetoHowardCounty/20100317/p01.asp
The Howard County Local Children’s Board compiles an annual resource guide for parents to services and programs for children in the county. Topics include:
Support Groups for Parents and Families
Developmental Delays
Child Care
Special Needs
Teen Issues
Parenting Classes
Tutors
Foster Care
Financial and Food Assistance
Government Agencies
Hotlines
Legal Assistance
Advocacy Groups
Health Care
Family Activities
Recreation and Parks Information
Sports Leagues

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
Anne Arundel County Government
44 Calvert St.
Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 222-7000
http://www.aacounty.org
Public Information
(410) 222-1288
http://www.aacounty.org/CountyExec/PublicInfo.cfm
The Public Information Office works with local medial to provide vital information to the public during emergencies, as well as keeping residents up-to-date on news and current events within county government. The office also assists with Public Information Act requests to inspect or receive copies of public records.

Public Safety
Anne Arundel Office of Emergency Management
7480 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Suite 102
Glen Burnie, MD 21601 (410) 222-0600
http://www.aacounty.org/OEM/index.cfm
Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management disseminates important information in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency. Learn how to prepare your family for an emergency before it happens, via the office’s many communications outlets, including its website, online brochures and its facebook and twitter feeds.

Police
Anne Arundel County Sherriff’s Office
Circuit Courthouse
7 Church Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 222-1571
http://www.aacounty.org/Sheriff

Crime Stoppers
(866) 756-2587
Text to 274637
http://www.metrocrimestoppers.net

Anne Arundel County Police Department
Police Headquarters
8495 Veterans Highway
Millersville, MD 21108 (410) 222-8050

Northern District
939 Hammonds Lane
Baltimore, MD 21225 (410) 222-6135

Southern District
35 Stepneys Lane
Edgewater, MD 21037 (410) 222-1961

Eastern District
3700 Mountain Road
Pasadena, MD 21112 (410) 222-6145

Western District
8273 Telegraph Road
Odenton, MD 21113 (410) 222-6155

Fire and Rescue
Company 1: Galesville Volunteer Fire Company
954 Main St.
Galesville, MD 20763 (410) 222-8201

Company 2: Woodland Beach Volunteer
Fire Company
529 Londontown Road
Edgewater, MD 21037 (410) 222-0802

Company 3: Riva Volunteer Fire Company
2123 Riva Road
Riva, MD 21140 (410) 222-8203

Company 4: Severn Fire Station
7860 Telegraph Road
Severn, MD 21144 (410) 222-8204

Company 5: Waugh Chapel Fire Station
1300 Waugh Chapel Road
Gambrills, MD 21054 (410) 222-8205

Company 6: Herald Harbor Volunteer Fire Company
401 Hall Road
Crownsville, MD 21032 (410) 222-8206

Company 7: Arundel Volunteer Fire Company
2380 Davidson Road
Gambrills, MD 21054 (410) 222-8207

Company 8: Annapolis Neck
991 Bay Ridge Road
Annapolis, MD 21403

Company 9: Harwood/Lothian Fire Station
5165 Solomons Island Road
Lothian, MD 20711 (410) 222-8209

Company 10: Jacobsville Fire Station
3725 Mountain Road
Pasadena, MD 21122 (410) 222-8210

Company 11: Orchard Beach
Volunteer Fire Company
7549 Solley Road
Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Company 12: Earleigh Heights
Volunteer Fire Company
161 Ritchie Highway
Severna, MD 21146 (410) 222-8212

Company 13: Riviera Beach
Volunteer Fire Company
8506 Fort Smallwood Road
Pasadena, MD 21123

Company 17: Arnold Volunteer Fire Company
1505 Ritchie Highway Road
Arnold, MD 21012 (410) 222-8217

Company 18: Marley Volunteer Fire Company
100 Summit Ave.
Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Company 19: Cape St. Claire
Volunteer Fire Company
1411 Cape St. Claire Road
Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 222-8219

Company 20: Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company
4498 Mountain Road
Pasedena, MD 21122 (410) 222-8220

Company 21: Harmans/Dorsey Fire Station
1367 Dorsey Road
Hanover, MD 21076 (410) 222-8221

Company 23: Jones Station Fire Station
960 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146 (410) 222-8223

Company 26: South Glen Burnie Fire Station
7880 S. Crain Highway
Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (410) 222-8226

Company 27: Maryland City
Volunteer Fire Company
3498 Fort Meade Road
Laurel, MD 20724

Company 28: Odenton Volunteer Fire Company
1425 Annapolis Road
Odenton, MD 21113 (410) 222-8228

Company 29: Jessup Volunteer Fire Company
7891 Max Blobs Road
Jessup, MD 209793 (410) 222-8229

Company 30: Arminger Fire Station
304 Mountain Road
MD 21122 (410) 222-8230

Company 31: Brooklyn Park
Volunteer Fire Company
5100 Ritchie Highway
Baltimore, MD 21225 (410) 222-8231

Company 32: Linthicum Volunteer Fire Company
309 S. Camp Meade Road
Linthicum, MD 21090

Company 33: Glen Burnie Volunteer Fire Company
15 Central Ave.
Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (410) 222-8233

Company 34: Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company
4 Broadview Blvd. S.
Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (410) 222-8234

Company 35: Forest Drive
1790 Forest Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 263-9702

Company 36: Forest Drive
Company 38: Rescue House
620 Taylor Ave.
Annapolis, MD 21404 (410) 263-1116

Company 40: West Annapolis
Volunteer Fire Company
121 Jennifer Road
Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 222-8240

Company 41: Avalon Shores
Volunteer Fire Company
6270 Shady Side Road
Shady Side, MD 20764 (410) 222-8241

Company 42: Deale Volunteer Fire Company
6007 Drum Point Road
Deale, MD 20751 (410) 222-8242

Company 43: BWI Fire Rescue Services
1200 Mathison Way
BWI Airport, MD 21240 (410) 859-7076

Company 45: Fort Meade
4230 Rock Ave.
Fort Meade, MD 20755 (410) 677-4735

Company 46: U.S. Naval Academy
446 Fire Station Road
Annapolis, MD 21402 (410) 293-5797

Company 47: North Severn
342 Kinkaid Road
Annapilis, MD 21402 (410) 293-5677

Animal Control
411 Maxwell Frye Road
Millersville, MD 21108 (410) 222-8900
http://www.aacounty.org/AnimalControl/index.cfm
Animal Control Services in Anne Arundel County enforces all animal control laws, responds to animal-related complaints, provides shelter and care to stray animals and conducts investigations of cruelty situations. The group licenses animals and maintains a lost and found log to help owners locate lost pets. In addition, animal services provides an adoption program to place stray, abandoned and unwanted animals in suitable new homes. To encourage adoptions, animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated against rabies as well as given initial vaccinations and worming at a minimum cost

Family, Children and Child Care
Anne Arundel County is a great place to live, work and raise families. Get the assistance you need to make the most of what life has to offer there.

Anne Arundel County Partnership
for Children, Youth and Families
1 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Suite 103
Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 222-7423
http://www.aacounty.org/Partnership/index.cfm
Created in 1993, the Anne Arundel County Partnership for Children, Youth and Families is a local, interagency, community based human service delivery system. Currently, the partnership focuses on prevention services, mental health services, school completion and community resourcing.

Anne Arundel County
Department of Social Services
80 West St.
Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 269-4500
http://www.dhr.state.md.us/county/ann/
Assists residents in need by administering a wide range of public assistance programs.