Community Resources
Helpful information and official links for community members navigating life in Maryland.
How to use this page
We have compiled the most useful government, health, immigration, and job resources for our community. Each card links directly to the official website. If you need help understanding or navigating any of these resources, reach out to us at info@fwnsmd.org — we are happy to assist.
Driver's License
Apply for a Maryland driver's license. You will need proof of identity, residency, and Social Security Number (or ineligibility letter). Real ID compliant.
Visit MVA →Learner's Permit
Get your learner's permit before getting a full license. Must pass a knowledge test at an MVA branch. Minimum age is 15 years and 9 months.
Visit MVA →Maryland State ID
A State ID is for those who do not drive. Accepted as official photo ID for work, banking, and government services. Also available as Real ID.
Visit MVA →Schedule an MVA Appointment
Book your appointment online to avoid long wait times at the MVA branch. Services include licenses, IDs, title transfers, and more.
Book Appointment →Vehicle Registration & Titling
Register your car or transfer a title in Maryland. Required within 60 days of moving to Maryland or purchasing a vehicle.
Visit MVA →Mayor's Office of Employment Development (MOED)
Free job training, career coaching, resume help, and job placement for Baltimore City residents. Programs include trades, healthcare, IT, and more.
Visit MOED →Maryland Apprenticeship & Training
Earn while you learn — apprenticeship programs in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, construction, and other skilled trades. Paid on-the-job training.
Learn More →HVAC & Trades Training — CCBC
Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) offers affordable HVAC, electrical, and plumbing certification programs. Some scholarships available.
View Programs →Maryland Workforce Exchange
Maryland's official job board — search jobs, find training programs, and connect with American Job Centers for free employment assistance.
Find Jobs →CareerOneStop
US Department of Labor's career resource — find training programs, certifications, and local American Job Centers near you.
Visit →YouthWorks & Job Training for Youth
Summer jobs and year-round employment training for young residents aged 14–24 in Baltimore City. Paid positions available.
Apply →Maryland Health Connection (ACA)
Maryland's official health insurance marketplace. Enroll in affordable health, dental, and vision plans. Financial assistance available based on income.
Enroll Now →Medicaid — Maryland Medical Assistance
Free or low-cost health coverage for low-income individuals and families. Covers doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, and more.
Apply →Community Health Centers
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) offer primary care on a sliding-scale fee regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Find a Center →Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP)
Free or low-cost health coverage for children under 19 whose families earn too much for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance.
Learn More →Mental Health Resources
Maryland's crisis hotline and mental health services. Call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) anytime. Free counseling referrals available.
Get Help →WIC Program
Free nutrition support, healthy food, breastfeeding help, and healthcare referrals for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under 5.
Apply →USCIS — Official Immigration Website
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services — apply for green cards, work permits, citizenship, DACA, and check your case status online.
Visit USCIS →Check Your Case Status
Track the status of your immigration application using your receipt number on the USCIS case status tool.
Check Status →Apply for Citizenship (N-400)
Ready to become a U.S. citizen? Learn about eligibility, the naturalization process, civics test, and how to file Form N-400.
Learn More →USCIS Free Legal Help Finder
Find free or low-cost accredited immigration legal representatives and nonprofit organizations near you. Avoid immigration scams.
Find Help →CASA Maryland — Immigrant Services
Maryland's largest immigrant rights organization. Offers legal help, health services, workforce development, and civic engagement for immigrants.
Visit CASA →Employment Authorization (EAD)
Apply for or renew your Employment Authorization Document (work permit) with USCIS Form I-765.
Apply →ESL Classes — Baltimore City
Free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults through Baltimore City Community College and community centers across the city.
Enroll →GED Program
Earn your high school equivalency diploma through Maryland's free GED preparation and testing programs.
Learn More →Community College of Baltimore County
Affordable college programs, certifications, and continuing education courses. Financial aid and scholarships available for eligible students.
Visit CCBC →Enoch Pratt Free Library
Baltimore's free public library — free internet, computer access, ESL resources, citizenship prep materials, and community programs.
Visit →Maryland Legal Aid
Free civil legal help for low-income Marylanders — covers housing, family law, immigration, public benefits, and more.
Get Help →Maryland Courts — Self Help Center
Find legal forms, guides, and information to represent yourself in Maryland courts. Available in multiple languages.
Visit →People's Law Library
Maryland's free online legal resource library. Plain-language guides on tenant rights, family law, employment, and consumer issues.
Visit →Social Security Administration
Apply for Social Security cards, retirement benefits, disability (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Visit SSA →VITA — Free Tax Preparation
IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) offers free federal and state tax preparation for individuals earning under $67,000/year.
Find a Site →ITIN — Individual Taxpayer ID
Apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) if you are not eligible for a Social Security Number but need to file taxes.
Apply →Maryland SNAP (Food Assistance)
Apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps) to help cover grocery costs for eligible households.
Apply →211 Maryland — Emergency Assistance
Dial 2-1-1 or visit the website to find emergency financial help, food banks, utility assistance, and social services near you.
Visit 211 →Maryland DHCD — Rental Assistance
Find rental assistance programs, affordable housing listings, and homeownership support through the Maryland Department of Housing.
Visit →Baltimore City Housing Authority
Apply for public housing, Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers, and find affordable rental listings in Baltimore City.
Apply →Tenant Rights — Maryland
Know your rights as a renter in Maryland. Learn about lease protections, security deposits, eviction rules, and how to file complaints.
Learn More →We're here to help you navigate
If you need help understanding any of these resources, filling out forms, or finding the right program — contact FWNS-MD and a community member will assist you.
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