Our Programs

Over a Century of Care and Commitment

Supporting Children, Families, and Communities at Every Stage

At Burlington United Methodist Family Services, we offer a wide range of programs designed to support children, families, and individuals through prevention, intervention, treatment, and long-term stability.

Our services are rooted in compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based care — meeting people where they are and helping them move forward with hope and support.

Foster Care

Support for foster parents and children through recruitment, training, placement, and ongoing guidance to help create safe, nurturing homes.

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Adoption

Guidance and support for families considering adoption, including domestic and special needs adoption, home studies, training, and post-adoption services.

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Staggers Recovery House

A long-term residential recovery program for women, providing structure, accountability, and support for sustained recovery and independence.

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Residential Care

Structured, therapeutic residential treatment programs for youth who need higher levels of emotional, behavioral, and mental health support.

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Coexisting Disorders

A specialized residential program for adolescents with coexisting intellectual and behavioral health needs, providing individualized treatment and school support.

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Spiritual Life

Optional spiritual growth opportunities for youth in residential care, offered in a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment.

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Parents as Teachers

An evidence-based home visiting program that supports families from pregnancy through kindergarten with education, resources, and encouragement.

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Right From the Start

A free home visitation program supporting healthy pregnancies and early parenting through personalized care coordination and education.

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Social Necessities Services

Supervised visitation and parenting education services focused on child safety, healthy family interaction, and informed reunification decisions.

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Community Based Therapy

Trauma-informed therapy services for children, families, and adults, offered in the community and focused on healing, growth, and stability.

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Community Engagement

One-on-one, person-centered support for adults with serious mental health needs, helping individuals remain stable and connected within their communities.

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SARAH’s House

A child advocacy center providing a trauma-informed, child-friendly response to child abuse, including forensic interviews, therapy, and medical coordination.

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Student Intervention

The Student Attendance Assistant Program works with elementary students, families, and schools to improve attendance through early intervention.

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Targeted Case Management

Individualized service coordination for children and adults in Garrett County, MD, helping clients access essential mental health, housing, and benefit services.

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Help Me Grow

A free referral service connecting families of young children (birth to age five) with developmental screenings and early childhood resources.

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Home Finding

A DHHR grant-funded program focused on completing home studies and safety screenings to support foster, adoptive, kinship, and relative placements.

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Not Sure Where to Start?

Our team is here to help guide you to the right program or answer questions about available services.