YMCA (Organization - Private, Non-Profit)
Together, the nation's more than 2,500 YMCAs are the largest not-for-profit community service organizations in America, working to meet the health and social service needs of 18.9 million men, women...
All Ages
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Maryland, Inc (Organization - Volunteer)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Maryland matches volunteers with youth in the schools and community. They provide mentoring services in Baltimore City, and in the counties of Harford, Howard, ...
Ages 6 years - 16 years.
Understanding Mental Retardation (Understanding Health and Sickness Series) -- by Patricia Ainsworth, Pamela Baker (Authors) (Book)
"The authors provide practical information that will assist families and other advocates in obtaining needed services. They discuss assessment and treatment, education and employment, social and...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Joey and Sam: A Heartwarming Storybook about Autism, a Family and a Brother's Love -- by Edward Ritvo, Illana Katz (Authors) (Book - Child)
This beautifully illustrated storybook focuses on a loving family with two young sons. Joey, a loving and protective 6-year-old is burdened by conflict around his 5-year-old autistic sibling named...
Ages 8 years - 14 years.
Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys -- by Daniel Kindlon (Author) (Book)
"An expert in child development from Harvard and a preeminent child psychologist offer groundbreaking guidance for parents and educators of boys in crisis. They shine a light on the physical and...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
If It Weren't For You -- by Charlotte Zolotow (Author) (Book - Child)
"A slightly bittersweet soliloquy of an older brother's view of all the pleasures he'd have if it weren't for his little brother." From Choosing Books for Kids
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
In the Castle of Cats -- by Betty Boegehold (Author) (Book - Child)
"One of its youngest inhabitants watches and worries as her friends go away from the Castle of Cats." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
When I Have a Little Girl/When I Have a Little Boy -- by Charlotte Zolotow (Author) (Book - Child)
"Two blithe works about a girl and a boy, who vow to ignore all ridiculous parental restrictions when they have offspring of their own." From Publishers Weekly
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Lizard's Song -- by George Shannon (Author) (Book - Child)
"Bear was the kind who, when he wanted something, took it. And what he wanted was Lizard's song. Lizard was happy to share it, but somehow Bear just couldn't seem to get it right. 'A jolly, amiable...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Come Away from the Water, Shirley -- by John Burningham (Author) (Book - Child)
"Shirley's adventures at the beach are interspersed with familiar parental warnings." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)