Programs for parents of youth

Art with a Heart works to improve lives through visual art. The organization brings interactive art classes to schools, community centers, group homes, shelters, hospitals, and housing facilities. It also runs youth leadership programs for 10th and 11th graders, and job training programs for youth ages 14–24.

3000 Falls Road Mill No. 1 Baltimore MD 21211

 (410) 366-8886

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AZIZA PE&CE, commonly referred to as “AP,” is a non-profit organization that primarily serves girls, LGBTQ+, and gender expansive youth with a focus on Black, Latinx, and Indigenous youth. AP uses fashion, fitness, arts, music, mentoring, entertainment, and education to address social, emotional, cultural, life, and critical thinking skills.

901 N. Milton Ave 240 Baltimore MD 21205

 (410) 775-6652 

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Baltimore Crisis Response Inc. (BCRI) is a nonprofit organization that provides behavioral health and crisis services. Since 1992, they have been helping individuals manage and overcome mental health and substance use disorders through crisis intervention, support, and care.

5124 Greenwich Avenue Baltimore MD 21229

 (410) 433-5255

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Community Advocates 4 You (CA4Y) is a nonprofit network of professionals, parents, and community advocates offering person‑centered support, advocacy, and training for individuals with disabilities and their families – most services are free to clients. They help families navigate complex systems like special education (IEPs), medical and community resources, link people to supports in their community, and provide training to build self‑advocacy skills so young people and adults with disabilities can get the services they need. CA4Y focuses on empowering families and individuals to understand rights, access services, and participate fully in education and community life.

P.O. Box 113 Owings Mills MD 21117

 443-219-2883

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Dance & Bmore offers a variety of programs for youth and families, combining arts, mentorship, performance, and dance fitness to build creativity, confidence, and community connections:

• AMP Up! (Arts Mentorship Program, 16–24 yrs): Weekly mentorship in theater-making and music production with industry professionals, fostering collaboration and creative leadership.

• AMP Camp (3rd–5th grade): Two-week summer program introducing young students to acting, dance, creative writing, stage management, costumes, and community theater, guided by award-winning arts educators. Campers also have ongoing performance and mentorship opportunities beyond the camp.

• Voices of Carmen: A youth-centered musical adaptation of the opera Carmen, featuring fresh renditions of Bizet’s music and original compositions. Youth participate in performance and post-show dialogue exploring conflict resolution and personal growth.

• FazaFam Family Jam: Baltimore’s family dance party with lively games and music in styles like Salsa, Disco, Hip-Hop, Caribbean, and Motown. Parents and children move, sing, and dance together in a fun, playful environment.

120 W North Ave Suite 201 Baltimore MD 21201

 410-871-8322

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Diamonds On The Rise (DOTR) is 501c3 youth development organization located in Baltimore City. They provide after-school services, summer camp, enrichment services, mentoring, tutoring, and community mental health services to youth and adults,

3204 Frederick Ave Baltimore MD 21229

 (410) 752-0700

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OPWWEE BmoreWet!, a STEM program by OMOL, focuses on youth ages 10 -18 called Mariners. Mariners are exposed to mental wellness in nature through marine education, water access (fishing, boating, kayaking) and aquatic STEM research.

2810 Shirley Ave Baltimore MD

 443-402-6246

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