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American Gold Star Moms (AGSM) - Maryland and Delaware Chapter
Carol Roddy, President
E-mail: croddytupp@comcast.net

 410-569-0710 (V)

Organization of mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of our country. Provide support and counseling to any woman whose child has died in the line of duty of the United States Armed Forces. They also participate in many memorials events around the country. AGSM is a private organization and you must apply for membership.

Army Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Support Group
Valerie Stanislaus, Contact 

 301-677-4122 (V)

Open to everyone, not just members. The group meets the second Wednesday of each month at the McGill Training Center, 8425 Zimborski Avenue, Fort Meade, MD. EFMP is a military program that identifies active duty military families with a member who has special medical needs and/or special education needs. The program seeks to ensure that there are suitable services available for family members within their region and assist the service member in identifying available services at their next assignment, confirm the availability of medical and educational support at oversees locations, and identify the need for assignment within major medical areas. For more information about EFMP, contact your nearest military facility and ask for the EFMP coordinator.

Blue Star Mothers of Maryland
Marianne Bytella, President
Old Line Chapter
439 Chalfonte Drive
Catonsville, MD 21228
E-mail: mariannern1@yahoo.com  

 410-591-1819 (V)

Support and advocate for all Maryland citizens who serve or have served in America's Armed Forces; and to provide friendship, loyalty and dedication to mothers who have been brought together by fate in the realization that freedom and democracy rest on their sons and daughters. Membership is open to a Mother or Step-Mother who has a son or daughter who is serving or has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States of America.Armed forces include the Army,Navy,Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Reserve Units and the Merchant Marines.All other family members are welcome and encouraged to join as associate members.
Last edited: 12/14/2011