Linkages to Learning

How to Apply

Clients are usually referred through their school counselor or school staff; however, families may self-refer.

  • Family Care Management & Child/Family Mental Health Services: Staff conduct intake paperwork with clients at the first appointment
  • Community Education Services (parent workshops/classes, etc.): – No application needed
  • Health Services: General school health services are available to all students without an application. For expanded health services provided through Linkages to Learning School-Based Health Centers, parents or guardians must complete an enrollment packet. Assistance with completing this packet is available at the School-Based Health Center.

Documents To Bring

Clients will be informed of what documents are needed when appointment is made or at their first meeting.

Eligibility Requirements

Families must have a child enrolled at the school where the Linkages to Learning program is offered.

Fees and Payments

Mental health services are offered free of charge; students with Medicaid receive them at no cost, as Medicaid is billed directly for services. All other Linkages to Learning services are offered free of charge.

FAQ's

  1. How are schools selected to receive Linkages to Learning services?

    Linkages to Learning services are offered at elementary and middle schools that have the highest percentage of students who have ever qualified for Free and Reduced-Priced Meals (everFARMS rate). Considerations are also given to whether the school building has the space to house the program.

  2. What services does Linkages to Learning provide?
    • Social Services: family needs assessments, family care management, referrals to services, and concrete assistance with identified family needs.
    • Behavioral Health Services: diagnostic evaluations, child/family therapy, classroom observations, school/provider consultations, and group counseling.
    • Community Education & Development: workshops, health fairs, parenting classes, etc. (vary from site to site depending on community needs).
    • Health Services: expanded health services at Linkages to Learning School-Based Health Centers.
  3. Do all Linkages sites offer the same services?

    All Linkages sites offer Social Services and Behavioral Health services, but each site has a different number of staff to serve children and families. The additional expanded health services are offered only at the Linkages to Learning School-Based Health Centers. The community education and development services are offered only at schools that are not MCPS Community Schools, and vary at those schools according to each school’s specific community needs.

Additional Information

View all Linkages to Learning locations by visiting their website.

 

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