Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the National Capital Area
Lanham, MD (301) 794-9170 ext. 11
Contact: Michael Brown, enroll@bbbsnca.org
http://www.bbbsnca.org
Provides professionally supported, dynamic, one-to-one mentoring relationships uniting single parent children with caring and committed adult volunteers. This program is a leader in youth development in the national capital area.

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington: Jelleff Branch
Washington, DC (202) 462-1317
Contact: Bob Stowers, rstowers@bgcgw.org
Serves children in the Washington metropolitan area. Volunteers are needed to tutor, coach, and teach classes to area youth.

Children’s National Medical Center
Washington, DC (202) 884-2062
Contact: Elizabeth Rowe, erowe@cnmc.org
http://www.dcchildrens.org
Volunteers provide age-appropriate play and
Recreational activities to the children to limit
The extent of trauma caused by hospitalization.
Other volunteer opportunities include office and
Research support, as well as interpreting.

Clean and Pure, Kids
Clinton, MD (301) 868-0703
Contact: Gable Barmer, capkidss@erols.com
http://www.cleanandpurekids.org
A mentoring organization that provides career development, academic assistance, and cultural assistance enrichment to at-risk youth to empower them to become healthy, productive, and self-sufficient citizens.

Community Bridges
Silver Spring, MD (301) 585-7155
Contact: Chrissy Keen,
ckeen@communitybridges-md.org
Jump start girls! Adelante ninas! the core program is a multicultural empowerment and leadership development program for girls ages 9-15. The program supports girls who face challenges to their well-being and who must negotiate two languages and cultures.

Guide Therapeutic Group Home
Ft. Washington, MD (301) 749-9108
Contact: Endrias Afework, endriasa@guideprogram.org
http://www.guideprogram.org
Serves six emotionally disturbed boys ages 13 to 18. Teaches residents socially appropriate behavior and supports their long-term placement goals.

Guide Therapeutic Group Home
Ft. Washington, MD (301) 749-9108
Contact: Endrias Afework
endriasa@guideprogram.org
http://www.guideprogram.org
Serves six emotionally disturbed boys ages 13 to 18. Teaches residents socially appropriate behavior and supports their long-term placement goals.

Mental Health Association of Montgomery County
Rockville, MD (301) 424-0656
Contact: Marsha Teichman, info@mhamc.org
http://www.mhamc.org
A United Way agency that provides advocacy and education on mental health issues, as well as major direct service programs for children, teens, families, and the elderly.

M.S. Youth Service, Inc.
Germantown, MD (301) 208-8714
Contact: Mary/Leroy Stevenson
http://www.msyouth.com
A 24-hour residential group home for boys ages 10 to 17. Provides a warm and safe home environment, and instills personal values and higher
Education, sites in Rockville and Germantown.

Orphan Foundation of America
Reston, VA (571) 203-0270
Contact: Tina Raheem, Help@orphan.org
http://www.orphan.org
Dedicated to meeting the needs and interests of older foster youth. Provide scholarships.

Our House, Inc.
Brookeville, MD (301) 519-1019
Contact: Susan Woods, info@our-house.org
http://www.our-house.org
A vocational/educational residential school. Teaches carpentry, drywall, electric, and plumbing, as well as GED tutorial for at risk adolescents from the metro area.

The Pathways School
Silver Spring, MD (301) 649-0778
Contact: Lindsay McLaughlin, lmclaughlin@pathwayschools.org
http://www.pathwayschools.org
Operates seven therapeutic educational programs in Montgomery, Anne Arundel, and Prince George's County for students aged 9 to 21 who have emotional and behavioral disabilities.

Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL)
Washington, DC (202) 546-5940, ext.110
Contact: Tracee Ford, tracee.ford@smyal.org
http://www.smyal.org
Establishes support groups, social and educational programs for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth aged 13-21. Professional social services, advocacy, and referrals.