The LCT manager, housed within Family League of Baltimore, works with parents, guardians and other adults on children's behalf to coordinate interagency care. The purpose is to open doors, brainstorm, share knowledge, advocate, and develop strategies to help your child thrive.
Are You — or a Youth You Know — Dealing With Any of the Following?
- You're having trouble finding the right resources.
- You or your child are displaying new behaviors that have you feeling confused or not knowing what to do.
- You feel lost in the system and find it confusing or non-responsive.
- You know the resources you need, but you're not certain how or where to access them.
- You're feeling alone and like there is no one to help or guide you.
Our Local Care Team Will…
- Help youth with intensive needs receive assistance identifying individual challenges and potential resources to address them.
- Hold discussions with you to problem solve and identify systemic needs.
- Connect youth with local service providers and community resources.
- Use the information gathered to improve the entire system.
- Discuss a request for a Voluntary Placement Agreement for a child or youth with a disability or mental illness under 5-525 of the Family Law Article.
- Listen to your concerns and worries.
Can Anyone Other Than a Parent or Caregiver Contact the Local Care Team?
Yes! Family members, school faculty, and community members can also make referrals directly to the Local Care Team, and youth ages 16 to 21 can self-refer.
Connect With the Local Care Team
Rennett Bennett-Burden serves as Local Care Team Specialist. Families can request the Care Team Referral Packet, and additional community resources are available through 211 Maryland.
Partner Organizations
- Family League of Baltimore
- Baltimore City Health Department
- Baltimore City Public Schools
- Behavioral Health System Baltimore
- Developmental Disabilities Administration
- Department of Juvenile Services
- Department of Social Services
- Maryland Coalition of Families