National Youth Advocate Program in Maryland
NYAP launched its Maryland program in 2022, bringing comprehensive youth and family services to the Old Line State. From our Silver Spring office in the District of Columbia metropolitan area, we provide personalized, community-based support to children, youth, and families, addressing each family's unique circumstances.
Maryland's location and diverse communities—from urban Baltimore to the District of Columbia suburbs—require flexible, responsive, family-oriented services. Our team in Maryland combines our national expertise with local knowledge to meet the specific needs of families across this geographically and culturally diverse state.
Services We Provide in Maryland
We offer specialized foster care services designed to strengthen families and support children and youth throughout the state:
Foster Care - Creating safe, stable homes for children requiring temporary placement while working toward family reunification or permanency
Office Locations
Serving all of Maryland
Silver Spring
12510 Prosperity Dr.
Ste 360
Silver Spring, MD 20904
240-331-5977
Why Choose NYAP Maryland?
We are committed to bringing quality, innovative family support to Maryland communities that need it most.
Our Maryland-based services embrace the state's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, actively welcoming families from all backgrounds who share our dedication to child and youth wellbeing and family stability.
Contact our office today to discover how you can make a difference as a NYAP foster parent in Maryland.
Foster Care in Maryland
Foster care in Maryland utilizes effective, family-centered methods to support children and youth from varied backgrounds throughout the state. NYAP delivers evidence-based, culturally responsive care that meets each child and youth's developmental, emotional, physical, and cultural needs while connecting families to essential community resources and supports, as appropriate.
Foster parents receive comprehensive training and ongoing support focused on safety, trauma-informed care, and effective behavior management. As appropriate, foster parents also serve as primary family mentors, building constructive relationships, enhancing stability, and promoting lasting well-being and success for children and youth.
