Core Foundations Community Programming offers community integration and social engagement programming through a series of events and activities, including bowling and yoga.
Introducing: Virtual Support Services
Community, Opportunity, Respect, Employment
CORE Foundations provides individuals of all abilities with the opportunity and education to continue developing core skills that are the foundation for a successful adult life. We develop a customized program in partnership with each individual to support their independence.
CORE Foundations at Kennedy Krieger Institute supports individuals with disabilities to obtain and maintain meaningful employment and community engagement for lifelong success. The person-centered approach requires an individualized plan, daily schedule, and goals for each individual. CORE Foundations is a certified and licensed DDA adult provider for the state of Maryland and a community-based program. Our current hub locations are:
CORE Foundations' Montgomery County Hub:
13313 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904
CORE Foundations' Baltimore Hub:
1741 Ashland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
CORE Foundations' Rockville Hub:
Located at Main Street
50 Monroe Place
Rockville, MD 20850
We provide the following DDA/Certified Licensed Services:
- Employment services/supported employment
- Personal supports - Coming Soon
- Community development services
- Behavioral support services
Individuals will have the opportunity to participate in:
- Travel training
- Day to day independent skills (in the community)
- Volunteering
- Paid employment
- Job trials
- Career exploration
- Job development
- Community engagement
- Health and wellness
- Social engagement
- Project SEARCH
- Employability skills training
- Healthy relationships
- Financial literacy
CORE Foundations Informational Meetings
If you are interested in having CORE Foundations as your DDA Provider, please join us to meet the CORE Foundations team, learn about our program, and have an opportunity to ask questions you may have. Please note that attending an information meeting is mandatory as part of the application process. All applications must be completed in entirety in order for your application to be considered.
Please contact us at MCSCompliance@KennedyKrieger.org, with questions.
Register for CORE Foundations Information Sessions
CORE Foundations at Kennedy Krieger Institute is a Community Rehabilitation Partner for DORS.
We are now accepting DORS referrals to provide the following service:
- Job Development
- Short-Term Job Coaching
- Intensive Job Coaching Prior to Transition to Long-Term Funding
- Intensive Job Coaching Prior to Transition to Natural Supports
- Youth Extended Services
Begin the DORS referral process here and identify CORE Foundations at Kennedy Krieger Institute as the CRP you are requesting.
Please contact Rebecca Schmaus, Employment Coordinator, at Schmaus@KennedyKrieger.org with questions.
Informational Meeting Dates Coming Soon
Calling all employers!
CORE Foundations is looking to build partnerships with local businesses to support workforce development for individuals of all abilities. Interested in learning more about being a host business, click hereContact Rebecca Schmaus, Employment Coordinator, at Schmaus@KennedyKrieger.org.
Core Foundations Community Programming offers community integration and social engagement programming through a series of events and activities. Programs are offered to individuals 18 and older.
For more information, contact Cassidy Love, Community-Based Programming Coordinator at LoveCa@KennedyKrieger.org with questions regarding Community Programming.
Core Foundations Community Programming offers community integration and social engagement programming through a series of events and activities, including bowling and yoga.
Core Foundations Community Programming offers community integration and social engagement programming through a series of events and activities, including bowling and yoga.
Core Foundations Community Programming offers community integration and social engagement programming through a series of events and activities, including bowling and yoga.