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STEP Up - Maryland Department of Human Services Contact DHS at 1-800-332-6347 | TTY: 1-800-735-2258 Department of Human Services Report adult or child abuse or neglect at 1-800-91Prevent (1-800-917-7383) Child Support Administration Ways to Receive Your Child Support Payments Transferring Way2Go Funds to A Cardholder’s Personal Bank Account Receiving Child Support FAQs Make a Child Support Payment Noncustodial Party Employment Programs Parents as Partners Program Responsible Parents Employment Network (RPEN) in Anne Arundel County Services Helping the Involvement of Non-Custodial Parents and Employment (SHINE) The County Alliance Program for Employment (CAPE) Young Fathers Employment Program Paying Child Support FAQs Payment Incentive Program National Medical Support Notice FAQs Estimate Child Support Amount New 2025 Child Support Laws Multifamily Adjustment Law Changes (HB0275 / SB1038) New Driver’s License Suspension Law Wells Fargo Bank Transition Supporting, Training, and Employing Parents (STEP Up!)
is a job-driven pilot program geared toward noncustodial parties with a Baltimore City child support case. The program offers free job-training and support services to help parents overcome employment barriers and jumpstart their careers in industries that include welding, green construction, machining, healthcare, and hospitality.
What’s more, participants who successfully complete their STEP Up program can earn forgiveness for child support arrears owed to the State of Maryland. STEP Up represents a unique opportunity to obtain job-training and employment, develop financial independence, and make consistent child support payments. STEP Up is a no-cost opportunity to train for a career that will help you support yourself and your family.
Our program partners are experienced in helping people overcome barriers to employment and building pathways to rewarding, lifelong careers.
Most STEP Up training programs offer: Hard skills training in an in-demand industry Soft skills training in communication, customer service, and more Industry-recognized certifications and credentialing Transportation assistance Referrals to other community services Resolution of barriers to employment, such as criminal record, legal services, or driver’s licenses suspension Access to items needed to work, such as work clothing, tools, or textbooks Support from a personal career navigator and success coach All noncustodial parties who have a Baltimore City child support case, are unemployed or underemployed, and can commit to working upon program completion are eligible for the STEP Up program.
If this describes you, start the enrollment process today by calling us at (410 ) 844-7001 x 7144. Initial program enrollment takes place at the Baltimore City Office of Child Support Services located at Mondawmin Mall, 2401 Liberty Heights Ave. Baltimore, Md 21215 Suite 4645.
Once enrolled, parents will join a training program offered by one of our STEP Up employment programs. What Kind of Job Can I Train For? STEP Up can prepare you for a job in healthcare, construction, welding, hospitality, warehousing, biotechnology, and more.
Find a training program by expanding the menu below! If you’re interested in a specific program, be sure to inform the intake coordinator at your enrollment session. Get started today by calling (410 ) 844-7001 x 7144 to schedule your enrollment.
Baltimore City Community College + Humanim Get trained in building deconstruction, culinary arts, retail customer service, healthcare, administrative professional skills, and more. Humanim and Baltimore City Community College are partnering to provide credentialed training and soft skills. Interested in green construction?
Learn how to install solar energy, conduct brownfields remediation, carry out residential energy efficiency weatherization, and other related skills. Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) Ever wanted to become a welder, manufacturer, or a CNC machinist? Contact program managers at JARC and get started on your metalworking career today.
Job Opportunities Task Force Get trained in the construction industry, which includes electrical, carpentry, and plumbing skills. This apprenticeship program features onsite training that connects graduates to strong job opportunities. Center For Urban Families (CFUF) Get a handle on the soft skills needed to get and keep employment.
Case management and support services, job placement and retention, career mapping support, occupational skills trainings and education, and co-enrollment in other STEP Up training programs are available through CFUF. Associated Catholic Charities Project participants will receive training and certification for placements as automotive technicians and/or general services technicians.
Get training and certification for placement as an automotive technician. Project participants will receive training and certification for placements in logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, stevedoring, materials handling, and international customer service.
City Life Community Builders City Life Community Builders offers training and certification for placement in commercial and residential construction positions, both new and renovation projects. BioTechnical Institute of Maryland Get training and certification for positions related to biotechnology, pharma, and related industries.
Bon Secours Baltimore Health System Foundation/Bon Secours Community Works Project participants will receive training and certification to become Certified Nursing Assistants and Geriatric Nursing Assistants. Program participants will receive training and certification for entry-level placements as Certified/Geriatric Nursing Assistants and Certified Pharmacy Technicians.
STEP Up participants will receive training and certification for placements as Certified Patient Care Technicians. For additional questions about STEP Up or how to enroll, contact the STEP Up coordinator (Bolivia Hawthorne) at 443-934-4947, or call DHS’s helpline at (800) 332-6347 DHS thanks its partners in the STEP Up program, including Maryland State Delegate Samuel I. Rosenberg.
Delegate Rosenberg led the passage of HB 1502, legislation that paved the way for STEP Up. DHS also acknowledges the Baltimore Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, the Baltimore City Office of Child Support Services, and the FSET Program for their ongoing partnership on this initiative.
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Continuing Journey Resource Manual Estimate your Child Support Obligation Maryland Community Services Locator Notification of Petition for Guardianship and Adoption Online Child Support Information Department of Human Services This page can also be translated to: 1-800-332-6347 TTY: 1-800735-2258 Adoption and Guardianship Out-of-Home (Foster) Care Child Protective Services
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Baltimore City noncustodial parents with a child support obligation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Supporting, Training, and Employing Parents Program (STEP Up) is funded by Maryland Department of Human Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Office of Community Grants Nutrition Assistance Programs is a grant from the Maryland Department of Human Services that funds nutrition assistance programs including the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, Maryland Emergency Food Program, Statewide Nutrition Assistance Equipment Program, Mobile Point of Sale Equipment Program, and The Emergency Food Assistance Program. These programs support food banks, food pantries, and nutrition assistance organizations providing food to low-income Marylanders. Eligible applicants are organizations providing direct nutrition assistance, food distribution, or supporting infrastructure for emergency food programs in Maryland. The Office of Community Grants coordinates funding opportunities to protect vulnerable individuals and improve quality of life through nutrition assistance.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a grant program from the Maryland Department of Human Services that funds cash assistance to low-income families with dependent children in Maryland. Known as Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) in Maryland, the program provides financial support while preparing participants for employment and self-sufficiency. Eligible families must meet financial and technical requirements, cooperate with child support enforcement, participate in work activities, and comply with substance abuse provisions. Earned and unearned income cannot exceed the benefit level for the assistance unit size. Applications can be submitted online through MarylandBenefits.gov, in person at local departments of social services, or by mail or fax.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
Hopkins expanded its Pivot and Bridge program from $12.5M to $60M annually, raised the per-award cap to $250K, and dropped the divisional match requirement. Maryland chipped in $8.5M. The structure tells you where private bridge-funding is heading.
Read articleOn June 1, Maryland's Department of Housing and Community Development announced $73.3 million in FY2027 awards across six State Revitalization Programs supporting 247 projects in disinvested communities. $50.7 million — 69% of the total — went to Just Communities, geographic areas the state has designated for equity-focused investment. Another $18.6 million went to ENOUGH-eligible census tracts where childhood poverty is concentrated. The new round opens June 22 with an August 6 deadline. The Maryland model establishes a state-led framework for equity-targeted funding that operates outside the federal DEI restrictions the OMB Uniform Guidance rewrite will impose on federal grants beginning October 1, 2026.
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