Two thirds of Baltimore County Public School students live in poverty.
They lack the basics that kids need to focus, learn, and thrive — and struggle to make the most of school.
You can set local students up for success.
Partner with the Student Support Network to bring them supplies, carefree school days, and the confidence to be their best.
The Student Support Network provides food, basic necessities, and advocacy to support the well-being of Baltimore County Public School students in need.
Rooms of Support
We meet students where they are. Twenty school-based Rooms of Support areas stocked with food, school supplies, clothing, and personal care products — all free to children who need them.
Advocacy
Aiming to create systemic change, we speak up for the needs of students living in poverty, whose voices tend to be heard the least. We advocate for change through policy, budget, and awareness.
Meeting Emergency Needs
Devastating emergencies — a fire, a global pandemic, death of a parent – happen,and we spring into action to help prevent further harm to children.
Read The Latest News From Our Blog
A Time of Transition: New Leadership for the Student Support Network Board
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Let Us Now Praise Our Volunteers
By Laurie Taylor-Mitchell It was wonderful to see so many of our Network volunteers at the Appreciation Event this year, which was held at the beautiful Irvine...
Partnering for Progress: Yara Cheikh and Jonathan Schwartz
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Padonia International Elementary School Joins The Network
Please help us welcome Padonia International Elementary School -- our 21st member school -- to the Network! Padonia International Elementary has 565 students,...
Big Changes in Food Programs Mean Big Improvements in Food Access for BCPS Students!
By Laurie Taylor-Mitchell Starting in the fall of 2023, BCPS will implement the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a federally funded program, in all schools....
Mars Estates Elementary School: A Community School – In More Ways Than One!
Mars Estates Elementary in Essex, MD recently became classified as a Community School, meaning that over 80% of its students’ families fall below the federal...
Helping Students In Need
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