Kennedy Krieger conducted a community health needs assessment (CHNA) based on data and community information collected and shared by multiple partners. Because the majority of patients served by Kennedy Krieger are Maryland residents, with patients representing every Maryland county, Kennedy Krieger views the State of Maryland as the community it serves.
This CHNA targets the needs of children and young adults with developmental disabilities and other disorders in Maryland, as well as their families.
The top four priority areas of need identified through this CHNA are:
- Strengthening the workforce capacity to the enhance the skills and capabilities of healthcare professionals to effectively meet the diverse needs of the community.
- Addressing the growing need for behavioral & mental health services and support systems within the community.
- Facilitating the transition from adolescence to adulthood by ensuring access to resources and opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle
- Strengthening family and community connections to create a supportive environment for individuals with disorders of the nervous system and related disabilities.
2025 Community Health Needs Assessment Executive Summary, Kennedy Krieger Institute