Linkages to Learning

    Linkages to Learning is a school-based collaboration among the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, the Mongomery County Public Schools and non-profit, community based service providers.

    The program provides accessible services to at-risk children and their families to improve adjustment to and performance in school, home and community. Prevention and early intervention services include health, mental health, social services and educational support.

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    Our Mission

    The Mission to improve the well-being of children and their families through a collaborative delivery of school-based services that address the social, economic, health, and emotional issues that interfere with the acedemic success of a child. 

    Name: Catherine Romero

    Job Title: Community School Coordinator

    Office: 240-740-7598

    Cell: 240-642-8362

    E-mail: catherine.romero@sheppardpratt.org

     
     

    Linkages to Learning Staff Contact Information

     Position & Services Provided 

    • Name: Maddie Burg

      Job Title: Child and Family Therapist

      Office: 240-740-7597

      Cell: 240-672-7286

      E-mail: maddie_s_burg@mcpsmd.org 

      Family and Child Therapist:

    • Family instability (homelessness, death of a loved one, separation or divorce of parents)
    • Mood disorders, such as; depression
    • Poor social skills
    • Difficulty with peer relationships
    • ADHD

      Family Case Manager:

    • Assistance with food, clothing, medicine
    • Assistance with housing or utilities
    • Finding a medical provider
    • Child Care
    • Translation Services
    • Transportation to school meetings or medical appointments
    • Financial assistance to avert crisis