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Child Care Scholarship Program Briefing 02.04.2026 36 Early Childhood Education Programs Patty Center Family Support Programs Patty Center Family Support Programs provide multi-generational services for families with children birth to three (most centers up to age five). Services contribute to: • Improving parenting skills • Developing the family as a functioning unit • Promoting growth and development of young children State funding in FY 2026: $9,608,315 Where: Throughout the state Reach: In FY26 provide services in Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, Washington, and Worcester counties Supports for Patty Centers: Maryland Family Network (MFN) serves as intermediary and provides program management, fiscal monitoring, training, technical assistance, and evaluation of programs.

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Child Care Scholarship Program Briefing 02.04.2026 36 Early Childhood Education Programs Patty Center Family Support Programs Patty Center Family Support Programs provide multi-generational services for families with children birth to three (most centers up to age five). Services contribute to: • Improving parenting skills • Developing the family as a functioning unit • Promoting growth and development of young children State funding in FY 2026: $9,608,315 Where: Throughout the state Reach: In FY26 provide services in Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, Washington, and Worcester counties Supports for Patty Centers: Maryland Family Network (MFN) serves as intermediary and provides program management, fiscal monitoring, training, technical assistance, and evaluation of programs.