The Parents' Place of Maryland

09/07/2026

Do you have a loved one affected by mental health challenges, substance use, or problem gambling? You don't have to navigate it alone. Consider joining a free PPMD behavioral health support group.

Register for a monthly, virtual group below!

- A Place to Breathe on September 15th at 6pm https://www.tfaforms.com/5198839

- Courageous Conversations on September 16th at 6pm https://www.tfaforms.com/5198836

- Lunch and Listen on October 1st at 12pm https://www.tfaforms.com/5198838

- Florece en Comunidad on October 7th at 6pm https://www.tfaforms.com/5223695

- Embracing Strength on October 14th at 12pm https://www.tfaforms.com/5198841

- Simply Breathe on October 14th at 6pm https://www.tfaforms.com/5198837

09/07/2026

PPMD is closed today for Labor Day - so it felt like the perfect time to show off our family members' back-to-school photos!

Our team wishes your children and loved ones a successful school year. If you need support, resources, or information for your family members this school year, contact PPMD at https://www.ppmd.org/contact/.

09/06/2026

The University of Maryland College Park is seeking participants for a research study focused on the experiences of Punjabi families as they navigate early intervention and special education in the USA. For more details, please check out the flyer and contact Melody Mann at [email protected].

09/05/2026

A new school year is underway! Families of English learners may have questions about navigating school systems, understanding expectations, and finding the right supports. Check out The Guide to School for Families of English Learners created just for you here: https://www.ppmd.org/resource/guide-to-school-for-families-of-english-learners/.

Maryland’s Special Education and Health Information Center

09/04/2026

To get a head start on the long weekend, we will be closing the office at 2:00pm today.🌞

09/04/2026

LAST DAY to purchase your ticket for the Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Conference at tfaforms.com/5210508.

09/03/2026

1 day left to secure your spot at the Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Conference! Ticket sales close tomorrow – so don’t wait, get yours today at tfaforms.com/5210508.

With your ticket you will receive:
📚Three (3) Wrightslaw books mailed to your home
💻Access to the full day Zoom conference
📂Digital materials from Pete Wright, Esq.
💬Access to a live chat with PPMD Family Partners to get your special education questions answered

09/02/2026

Recovery happens together. When communities connect peer support, local resources, recovery housing, treatment, employment, and childcare, people have more opportunities to engage in recovery and thrive.

09/02/2026

Join us for the timely virtual workshop “Surviving Medicaid Waiver Redetermination” led by Michael Dalto of High Note Consulting on October 21, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM. Families will have the opportunity learn how Medicaid Waiver reviews are supposed to work, common problems to watch for, and how to get help resolving issues.

Secure your spot today at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ts0l_QbQSqCNgHjR14yKkw #/registration.

09/02/2026

Have you signed up yet?? 👀 It's free! You'll learn online safety, video calls, digital organization, job and workplace technology, accessibility tools, and more!
https://thearcmontgomerycounty.org/connect/digital-literacy-classes.html
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