The Arc of Frederick County provides advocacy, access to resources, and assistance for increasing individual and family connections for people with developmental disabilities. The organization seeks creative solutions to help people with developmental disabilities attain their goals.

Our Mission: The HealthWell Foundation reduces financial barriers to care for underinsured patients with chronic or life-altering diseases. About Us: Founded in 2003, the HealthWell Foundation (www.healthwellfoundation.org) is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing financial assistance to insured patients living with chronic and life-altering illnesses to help them afford their medical treatments. For many Americans, having health insurance does not mean being able to afford the critical medical treatments they desperately need. When health insurance is not enough, HealthWell assists in closing the gap. Thanks to our health care partners and generous corporate and individual donors, every day, we put life-saving medications within reach for hundreds of patients in need living with chronic and life-altering illnesses. We help pay their share of prescription drug copayments, deductibles, and health insurance premiums for important medical treatments. As patients are required to pay a larger share of health care costs each year, out-of-pocket expenses for essential medications can add up to hundreds or thousands of dollars a month - much more than many people earn. By reducing this financial stress, the people we serve can focus on what's most important - their health. Since inception, HealthWell has assisted more than 500,000 people with more than $1.67 billion in patient grants across 70 disease areas. All administrative and fundraising costs are financed by HealthWell, and 100% of donations fund patient grants and services. To learn more and apply, visit http://www.healthwellfoundation.org or call (800) 675-8416. To become a corporate partner, visit http://www.healthwellfoundation.org/ways-to-give/corporate-partners.

Since 1992, NCHH has served as a highly regarded and credible change agent, successfully integrating healthy housing program and capacity building, research, and advocacy under one roof to reduce health disparities and improve housing quality nationwide. Program and Capacity Building: NCHH is a valuable resource to federal, state, and local agencies due to its unique ability to identify and convert credible science, technical expertise, and over 20 years of practical experience into accessible and useful information for dissemination, local adaptation, and program growth. NCHH uses this wealth of knowledge and skill to provide technical assistance, strategic planning, and program evaluation for a variety of program innovation and planning tasks. Relevant examples of our work include leading the Grassroots Advocacy Network to develop and test local policies and solutions for healthy housing and developing a Healthcare Financing Resource Library, which identifies strategies to finance healthy homes services through the healthcare system. Research: NCHH designs research and evaluation activities with both policy and practice in mind and translates credible, science-based research into practical solutions. Previous efforts have provided valuable insights into topics such as the effectiveness of lead hazard control interventions and the impact of green housing on occupant health. Current research includes studies that evaluate the health benefits of green affordable housing and improve the quality of life of low-income older adults so that they may safely remain in their homes. Advocacy: NCHH’s advocacy efforts provide expertise, facilitation, and support to government agencies, legislative bodies, and advocates as they establish policies to create healthier homes through laws and regulations. Promotion of the National Healthy Housing Standard, which is intended to eliminate hazardous conditions in existing housing, is a current example of our work.

Family Care Services is a private, non-profit, social services agency in Chambersburg, PA. Our programs include Life Sharing, Foster Care, Adoption and Permanency, Respite, and Family Based Mental Health Services. Our programs are licensed in the state of Pennsylvania, providing services to children, adults, and families in Franklin and other nearby counties.

Bright Eyes Vision Clinic is a hospital & health care company based out of 2360 S Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States.

Providing assistance with basic needs for low-income, at-risk citizens of Carroll County.

The Autism Society creates connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.

Founded in 1965, Lake Anne Nursery Kindergarten was Reston’s first preschool under the “New Town Plan” created by Reston’s founder, Robert E. Simon. For more than 50 years, Lake Anne Nursery Kindergarten has had a rich tradition of providing an exceptional preschool experience in the Northern Virginia community.

• Supervises a team of enrichment assistants, serving children in various program activities. • Directs and organizes the summer camps as well as Before and after school programs of childcare center.• Seeks out opportunities for training for staff in the field. Organize events for the children and families. • Develops a variety of educational, recreational, and social enrichment activities in cooperation with the staff and with the approval of the school Principal.• Provides support and resources for families throughout the year via home visits and center conferences.• Manages the activity department including activity staff members, creating staff schedules, directing staff meetings, and volunteers.• Gathers information to design activities that meet and reflect the needs and interests of each student.• Plans and implements a program of appropriate experiences for school-age children. • Supervises, trains, and evaluates teaching of staff. • Communicates in a professional and positive manner to children, parents, school administration, and other staff members. • Collaborating with several agencies monthly including CPS, Healthy Families, etc. • Formulates and implements emergency evacuation procedures and protocols during planned drills and emergency situations.• Builds and maintains enriching, professional relationships with school personnel, parents, and the community.• Assesses risk and safety of overall environment at the center to ensure the safety of the children.

Heartly House provides comprehensive services for victims and survivors of intimate partner abuse, rape/sexual assault, and child abuse in Frederick, MD.

My responsibilities as a Social Work Intern are to serve as a liaison between Social Services, biological families, and the youth. In this position I also provide therapeutic interventions in the home, case management, court documentation, safety assessment, home visits, assist with the creation of Individual Service Plans, skills to function independently, concrete tasks, incident reports, and completing weekly assessments for youth that are in the Independent Living Program in Treatment Foster Care. Working with community resources, the public school system, medical facilities to ensure that youth have all that they need to become independent. Checking to make sure that the medication assigned to the youth is being taken as prescribed. Providing intervention skills and assessment plans to youth to teach them better coping mechanisms. Ensuring that resources provided are in the best interest of the youth. Completing final assessments for youth that have either aged out of the program or were removed and following up with the Department of Social Services.

For a young child, nothing can replace the loss of a mother or father. At Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, we work to give those families hope and opportunity – especially the opportunity that comes with a college education. That’s where we – and you – come in. Together, we bridge the gap between existing sources of grants and scholarships and the total cost of college. At Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, our passion is to raise awareness around the country, and to rally support for our promise of making college a reality for those who have suffered the ultimate loss. Not only is a college education crucial to success today, but the entire college experience can teach students valuable life lessons, aid in maturity and introduce them to people who can influence their lives forever. By providing scholarships and long-term educational counseling to their children, we honor the lives of those men and women who gave their lives for our country.