Student Success, Leadership, and Engagement

Resources for Student Parents and Caregivers

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is committed to supporting students who are balancing academic responsibilities with parenting or caregiving. Whether you're caring for children, aging family members, or other loved ones, you'll find campus, community, and national resources below.

If you have questions or would like to suggest additional resources, email dl-ssle@umaryland.edu.

UMB faculty and staff can find additional well-being resources through the Human Resources website.

Wellness Hub: The Wellness Hub supports UMB students in pursuing self-awareness, professional and personal development, and academic-life balance through a variety of interdisciplinary workshops and lectures at the SMC Campus Center.
Student Counseling Center: Provides short-term, professional counseling and psychiatric services for currently enrolled full-time and part-time UMB students. Their mission is to help promote and maintain the emotional well-being of UMB students and serve as a resource to the entire university community.
Student Health Center: Student Health provides students with the highest quality care in a friendly and expedient manner. Operating within UMaryland Immediate Care. The staff maintains a policy of strict confidentiality and will not release information without the student’s written permission. The Student Health Center is supported by student health fees, which are included in tuition. Please bring your student ID.

UMB supports students, faculty, and staff who choose to breastfeed while pursuing their education or careers.

Resources include:

UMB Lactation Center: SMC Campus Center, Room 332
UMB supports a mother’s choice to breastfeed her baby while pursuing her graduate or professional degree. There are currently seven Lactation Centers on UMB’s campus. For a list of locations, hours and instructions on how to use the rooms, click here.
Registration for Lactation Rooms
UMB Lactation Support Policy: UMB recognizes the importance and benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants and is committed to supporting nursing mothers. This policy applies to employees (both faculty and staff) and students. Learn more about the policy.
Moms Breastfeeding Support Group: Meets every Thursday from Noon - 1 p.m. in the family medicine office. Group also provides access to provide Facebook group for breastfeeding moms. For questions, please email childbirthed@umm.edu.
Family Medicine Office
29 S. Paca St., Lower Level
Baltimore, MD 21201

Summer U Camp: Summer U offers engaging summer programming for children, including sports, games, arts, crafts, and educational activities led by experienced staff.
YouthWorks: Through UMB's partnership with Baltimore City's YouthWorks program, eligible Baltimore youth ages 14–21 can participate in paid summer employment opportunities.

Connect with fellow student parents and caregivers.

Advisory Board for Student Caregivers (ABSC): An interprofessional group of student parents and caregivers that meets twice each semester to build community and advocate for student caregiver needs. Interested students may contact Rosemary Ferreira, Associate Director of the Intercultural Center.
School of Social Work Parent Alliance: Provides peer support for student parents within the School of Social Work including a Facebook page.
- FAQ for Parents Expecting a New Child while in the MSW Program
UMBengaged: Browse university-wide and school-based organizations and opportunities for involvement.

Lactation Support for Nursing Mothers: UMB recognizes the importance of supporting nursing mothers by providing dedicated lactation spaces and accommodations for students, faculty, and staff.
Non-Discrimination Policy: UMB is committed to maintaining an inclusive environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in accordance with federal and state law and university policy.

Downtown Baltimore Child Care Center Financial Aid: University of Maryland, Baltimore students are eligible for a scholarship for services at the Downtown Baltimore Childcare Center.
Maryland Child Care Scholarship (CCS) Program: CSS provides financial assistance with child care costs to eligible working families in Maryland. Eligible families receive payment vouchers that can be utilized by child care providers.

Student Emergency Funds
Contact the student affairs office in your school to explore options that address the full spectrum of your needs.
Contact the Office of University Student Financial Assistance to review your FAFSA to determine if an increase to your cost of attendance is needed to cover your needs as a parent.

Downtown Baltimore Child Care Center: High-quality early education and child care for infants as young as 12 weeks through children in pre-kindergarten (age 4 turning 5 years) is available at Downtown Baltimore Child Care (DBCC), located between Saratoga and Lexington streets directly across from the Saratoga Street Garage. DBCC is accredited by the Maryland Statement Department of Education.
237 N. Arch St.
410-659-0515

Hours are 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Call for full-time monthly rates.
Maryland Family Network: Offers information about licensed child care providers, child care scholarships, and family resources throughout Maryland.
Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program: Provides financial assistance for eligible working families to help cover child care expenses.
FindHelp (formerly Aunt Bertha): Search by ZIP code for free and reduced-cost services, including child care, food, housing, transportation, health care, and more.

National Organizations

Maryland & Local Resources

Caregiver Education

Finding Care

Protecting Older Adults

Resources on recognizing and preventing elder abuse and neglect.

Supporting others starts with caring for yourself.

Resources to help meet your family's nutritional and everyday needs.

Meal Programs

Food Assistance

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Internet Essentials Program

A go-to resource for Baltimore families, featuring fun family-friendly events around Baltimore. Check out the websites below for directions, discount days and more!

Baltimore Family Attractions

Online Activities

Student Counseling Center: Provides confidential counseling and psychiatric services for currently enrolled UMB students.
Student Health Center: Offers primary health care services for UMB students in a confidential environment.
Moms Breastfeeding Support Group: Weekly breastfeeding support group hosted by the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Postpartum Support International: Offers peer support and connects families with local resources and trained professionals.
University of Maryland Children's Hospital: Provides pediatric specialty and primary care services throughout Maryland.

Parent Support Groups

Caregiver Support Groups

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