Community Schools: MD4CS
About the Coalition
The Maryland Coalition for Community Schools (MD4CS), established in 2016, is committed to fostering student and family success through the widespread implementation of the Community Schools Model across Maryland. Grounded in best practices, our mission is achieved by:
- Fostering collaboration among key stakeholders, including students, parents, school administrators, and practitioners.
- Advocating for increased funding and policy expansion at the municipal, state, and federal levels to support the growth and sustainability of Community Schools.
- Strengthening the capacity of schools and communities through tailored technical assistance and comprehensive support services.
About Community Schools in Maryland
Maryland is home to over 600 community schools across 23 counties and Baltimore City. The Blueprint Bill for Maryland’s Future, passed in 2020 and officially enacted in the 2021 legislative session, created a pathway for eligible public schools across the state to access state and local funding to implement the strategy, hire community school coordinators and healthcare practitioners, and identify and integrate services and supports for their students and families. To learn more about Community Schools, visit our resource page.
How to Get Involved In the Coalition
The Coalition meets quarterly. To get all the latest news and meeting announcements sign up for our Newsletter.
Community School Map
Now that there are over 600 Community schools in Maryland, we put together a map of all the locations to help people identify their Community Schools.