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For you or a loved one
Individuals & Families
Learn about our support services and discover how to get started.
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CCS & Referral Partners
Refer an individual to Caring Hands through our professional referral process.
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About Caring Hands
Care that starts with understanding.
Caring Hands, Inc. was founded on a simple belief: everyone deserves a purposeful, dignified, and independent life.
We support people with developmental disabilities through a person-centered approach — getting to know each individual, their goals, and the people who matter to them, then shaping support around the life they want to live.
- Individualized support
- Respect and dignity
- Greater independence
- Community participation
- Meaningful relationships
Trusted. Innovative. Holistic care.
Learn More About UsOur Services
Personalized support for every stage of life.
From a place to call home to help with everyday routines, our services are shaped around each person and coordinated with their CCS and family.
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Safe, welcoming residential homes where individuals live as valued members of their neighborhood, with trained staff supporting daily routines, wellbeing, and community engagement.
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One-on-one help with everyday living, at home and in the community, built around each person’s goals and growing independence.
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Short-term support that gives families and primary caregivers time to rest and recharge, while their loved one stays safe, comfortable, and engaged.
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Meaningful time in the community, from volunteering and classes to recreation and new friendships, shaped by each person’s interests.
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Support for individuals living in their own home or apartment, with help that fits around the life they choose.
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Reliable, accessible rides to appointments, work, and community activities, with safety and comfort as the priority.
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Skilled nursing support for individuals with health needs, coordinated with each person’s healthcare providers and support team.
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How to get started
Not sure where to start? We're here to help.
Maryland DDA services follow a clear path. Here's how it works, and where Caring Hands fits in.
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Explore DDA eligibility
Apply for eligibility and funding through the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration. This happens with the State, before Caring Hands services can begin.
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Connect with Caring Hands
Once approved, you'll work with a Coordinator of Community Services (CCS). With your DDA funding and CCS in place, explore our services and application process.
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Take the next step
Submit your Caring Hands application or talk with our team. We'll work with you and your CCS to find the services that fit best.
Step 1 · Through the State of Maryland
Need DDA eligibility or funding?
Start with the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration. Applying for DDA eligibility is separate from applying to Caring Hands.
Maryland DDA ResourcesSteps 2–3 · With Caring Hands
Already have DDA funding and a CCS?
Apply to receive services from Caring Hands. Applications are available in English and Spanish.
Apply for Caring Hands ServicesWhy Caring Hands
More than support. A commitment to helping people thrive.
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Person-centered approach
Support starts with each individual's own goals and preferences, not a one-size-fits-all program.
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Respect and dignity
We honor each person's choices, privacy, and voice, and advocate for their rights.
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Independence and empowerment
We help people build skills and confidence, with support that adapts as they grow.
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Community inclusion
Neighborhoods, workplaces, and community life are for everyone. We help people take part on their own terms.
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Personalized support
Services are matched to each person and coordinated with their CCS, family, and support team.
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Dedicated care professionals
Trained staff who bring patience, consistency, and genuine care to the people they support.
For CCS & referral partners
Have someone who could benefit from our services?
We welcome referrals from Coordinators of Community Services, healthcare professionals, social workers, families, guardians, and other authorized referral partners.
Who can make a referral
- Coordinators of Community Services (CCS)
- Healthcare professionals and social workers
- Families and guardians
- Other authorized referral partners
Questions about a referral?
Careers
Make a difference. Build a meaningful career.
Join a team that shows up for people every day. We're looking for compassionate, dependable people who want work that matters, whether you're new to direct support or bringing clinical or management experience.
Roles we hire for
- Direct Support Professionals
- Nurses
- Managers
- Administrative professionals
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Let's take the next step together.
Whether you're exploring support options for yourself or a loved one, making a professional referral, or looking to join our team, Caring Hands is here to help.