Family Resources
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Parenting young children can be hard! The following resources are here for you to peruse as needed.
Activities in the DMV
Cultural & Social Resources
China Friends College Park is a Christian group of Chinese and Americans who serve students, scholars, and their families from China at the University. Join for friendship, to practice English, to celebrate holidays, and more. Non-Christian families are welcome!
Educational Resources
Financial Resources
Health & Safety
Legal Resources
Luminus offers support for immigrants who need help navigating immigration laws and regulations (and you don't have to be a UMD affiliate!). They offer translation services if necessary. They can help with Standby Guardianship if you are worried about being detained by ICE and want to know who your children are with.
UMD's International Students & Scholars can help UMD-affiliated faculty, staff, and students with questions about your visa, tax forms, employment and much more. They also offer help if you are having an immigration emergency.
Mental & Physical Health Resources
The Center for Healthy Families at the UMD School of Public Health offers counseling services designed to keep your family healthy. Sessions are available for individuals, couples, or families.
Help Center at UMD is a peer counseling and crisis intervention hotline designed to support anyone within the UMD community. You can access this service and remain confidential. Check the link or call 301-314-4357 (44357 if you are using an on-campus phone).