HEALTH CARE
Harford County Health Department Dental Care Clinic This website provides information about the public health dental clinic in Edgewood. Medical Assistance for Families Income-eligible families may receive comprehensive health care coverage. The Medicine Program This website provides information about assistance for patients who cannot afford the costs of their prescription medications. UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation This website provides useful information about a grant available for families needing financial assistance for children with medical needs that may not be covered by their commercial health benefit plan.
HOME IMPROVEMENT
All About Home This website provides home advice. Do It Yourself Network Get useful home improvement tips and learn how to turn big projects into "do it yourself" projects. This Old House This website has information on home improvement and family projects, weekend projects, etc.
HOMEBUYERS
"How Much House Can You Afford?" A homebuying worksheet. Americans for Fairness in Lending Learn about predatory lending, how to avoid it, and what to do if you are suffering from it. Federal Trade Commission: Protecting America's Consumers "How to Manage Your Mortgage if Your Lender Closes or Files for Bankruptcy" Home Loan Learning Center "Foreclosure Prevention Resource Center" Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development Useful information about grants and loans which are available for Maryland homebuyers. Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) Report a case of predatory lending.
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM (SECTION 8)
Affordable Search View listings and resources for affordable and equal opportunity housing. Housing Discrimination Complaint Form Print and use this form if you would like to file a housing discrimination complaint. Maryland Housing Search View a listing of Section 8 rental properties in Maryland. Landlords can list their properties, and renters can search the properties.
LEGAL SERVICES
American Bar Association Get information on finding and using an estate planning attorney. American Bar Association Commission on Law & Aging Download this free tool kit for advance planning/medical directives. Civil Justice, Inc. High quality services are provided to under-served client populations. Community Law Center This organization provides legal services and technical assistance to improve the quality of life and economic viability of communities. Legal Information Free, comprehensive, easy-to-understand legal information. Maryland Legal Aid Legal Aid Bureau is a non-profit law firm which provides legal services for low-income individuals and families. Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) MVLS assists low-income individuals and non-profits in Maryland by providing free or reduced fee representation for civil legal issues. Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (PBRC) PBRC provides resources and legal services to low-income individuals in areas such as housing, family law, bankruptcy, etc.
MISCELLANEOUS
2-1-1 Find assistance in the areas of health and human services, including child care, jobs, health care, etc. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) This website offers free, useful information on estate planning. Family & Children's Services of Central Maryland This website offers information about the services which are offered by Family & Children's Services of Central Maryland, as well as the Harford County Child Advocacy Center. Life Advice Find useful information about important life topics. Maryland Attorney General's Office - Consumer Protection Division Resolve complaints against businesses and/or health insurance carriers.
MONEY MANAGEMENT
Achieve Financial Security Click on "Tools for Consumers" for online learning to help you achieve financial security for yourself and your family. Building a Better Credit Report This PDF provides information on debt, identity theft, improving your credit report, etc. Credit Report Get your credit report for free! Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Get up-to-date state tax information. Money Tips How to save, invest, and better manage your money.