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Age-Friendly Howard County
Age-Friendly Howard County seeks to create a livable community where everyone feels safe, welcomed, and engaged.
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Guide to Finding Quality Child Care
Review the invaluable resources on this page for help and advice on finding quality child care programs.
Become A Registered Family Child Care Provider
If you're interested in becoming a registered family child care provider in Howard County, here's the information you need to get started.
Assistance with Child Care Business
The Office of Children and Families offers advice and guidance for child care programs. Explore the topics below, or call with questions about running a child care program.
Construction Inspection Division
Child Care Resource Room
Our Resource Room includes a library of books on child development, curriculum, business skills and other useful topics to enhance your program.
The CARE Line
The CARE Line - part of the Child and Adolescent Resources and Education service for Howard County Families - is a resource and referral service for a wide range of family and parenting issues. Explore more below.
Survey Division
Utility Design Division
Current Awards & Contracts
Alpha Ridge Landfill Residential Special Exception
Bid Results
Equal Business Opportunity
EBO Resources
Local Business Initiative
Composting Facility
The Composting Facility is located on 14 acres at the Alpha Ridge Landfill and is designed to compost yard trim, food scraps and manure in aerated, covered piles.