United Way of Central Maryland's Family Center in Columbia United Way of Central Maryland's Family Center in Columbia

THE UNITED WAY FAMILY CENTER IN

The United Way Family Center in Columbia Features:

7115 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD 21046

Click on the map at right to get directions

directions:

Columbia

United Way provides critical services and support for children, families, and area residents, including our United Way Family Centers.

These centers provide high-quality childcare and early childhood education and break down barriers to affordable, quality care that’s close to where people live and work.

LICENSED CHILDCARE

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

FAMILY SUPPORT

Convenient location

LICENSED CHILDCARE | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | FAMILY SUPPORT

OVERVIEW

For Parents

For SUPPORTERS

uwcm.org

The school will be closed on XXXX due to inclement weather. Please sign up for updates via text messages by texting "alerts" to 555212.

LOOKING FOR AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE CHILDCARE?

Enroll Now!

the United Way Columbia Family Center

Conveniently located at 7115 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD 21046

LICENSED CHILDCARE

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

FAMILY SUPPORT

Convenient location

opening Soon!

7115 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD 21046

Click on the map at right to get directions

Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Brand new center with playground

Reduced rates for those who qualify

Maryland State Childcare Scholarships (formerly Child Care Subsidies) accepted

Healthy breakfasts, lunches, and snacks included

Supportive services for all family members

About The family Center

This beautiful center can serve up to Spaces are limited, so sign up to secure a place for your child or children now!

Sample Rates

Maryland State Childcare Scholarships can cover up to $400 of the weekly rate.

Please note: These are sample rates only. Many factors are considered in determining weekly rates. Our Center director will work closely with you to establish your actual cost.

Family Size Child/Children Annual Household Income Weekly Family Center Rate

4 1 (3 years old) $77,000 $325

2 1 (3 months) $45,000 $405

Market rate (for those not eligible for discounts):

Infant (8 weeks-23 months):

$450/week

Much more than a childcare facility, United Way’s Family Center in Columbia helps people who live and work in Howard County achieve their goals. Free services and resources for families and individuals include:

family support

uwcm.org

Resource referrals

Individual, family, and group counseling

Career support/referrals

Job readiness and budgeting classes

Eviction prevention assistance/referrals

Click the icons for more information.

Resource referrals

Individual, family, and group counseling

Career support/referrals

Job readiness and budgeting classes

Eviction prevention assistance/referrals

Early Beginnings program (for infants/toddlers in Howard County)

Maryland State Childcare Scholarship assistance

Legal aid referrals

Bookmobile

Food assistance, including a S.A.F.E. pantry for those with food allergies

Case management services

click for more

73 CHILDREN.

Child (3-4 years old):

$350/week

United Way has a proven track record of helping children and families succeed. Spaces are limited, so please fill out a short inquiry form at uwcm.org/ColumbiaInquiry or email familycenter.columbia@uwcm.org soon to learn more!

directions:

LICENSED CHILDCARE | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | FAMILY SUPPORT

HOME

For supporters

Supporting children, families, and businesses in Howard County

To become fully operational, donations are needed for equipment, education materials and toys, playground equipment, and ongoing operational and development costs. Please consider a gift today. Your support will help provide affordable, high-quality childcare for parents struggling to make ends meet and strengthen the Howard County economy. Learn more. Download United Way's Columbia Case for Support here.

give now!

7115 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD 21046

Click on the map at right to get directions

WHERE

Resource hub offering high quality childcare and early education for up to 73 children, and supportive services for families who live and work in Howard County.

WHAT

Howard County is known for having one of the highest median incomes in the state. But it also has one of the highest costs of living, making it a difficult place for low-to moderate-income families to get ahead. Higher than average childcare costs in the region—averaging $2,000/month for two children–place an additional burden on families who are already struggling to make ends meet. And when employees take time off work because they can't afford or find care for their children, companies pay the price in absenteeism and lost productivity—and barriers in hiring and retention.

WHY

The Columbia Family Center will:

how

Break down barriers to affordable, accessible childcare for those who live and work in Howard County

Help increase economic mobility for parents

Benefit local businesses by reducing parent absenteeism, and augment employee recruitment and retention strategies

Hardworking ALICE families have limited options for affordable childcare in Howard County. Early Head Start programs—for infants and toddlers from families with low incomes—don’t exist in Howard County. And while recent changes expanded the number of families who qualify for childcare subsidies, less than half the providers in Columbia accept these vouchers. The United Way Family Center in Columbia will accept these vouchers, which can subsidize up to $400 of the weekly rate.

THE NEED

uwcm.org

Home

DONATE NOW!

For Parents

LICENSED CHILDCARE | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | FAMILY SUPPORT

THE UNITED WAY FAMILY CENTER IN

Columbia