Removing Barriers

Evolve KidsCare, in partnership with neighborhood churches, provides free drop-in childcare for youth and their families where recovery meetings occur. This service removes barriers that prohibit families’ ability to stay engaged in the recovery process and live full lives in communities of their choice.

Who We Serve

People Cared For

Families in recovery with children ages 2-10

Program Director

Arielle Clopein

Creating Engaging Classrooms Hands-on experiences for curious minds

The 2020-2021 Baltimore County Needs Assessment and the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County 2022 Needs Assessment both identified substance abuse as mental and physical health disparities. After initial treatment, recovering from substance use is a critical activity during which a person learns how to maintain recovery/sobriety.

Both parent and child wellbeing are negatively impacted when a parent is unable to regularly attend 12-step meetings where support is critical to sustaining sobriety. It is nothing less than learning a new way to live, to think and respond. When parents take children to an adult recovery meeting (a common occurrence), they are not able to fully concentrate, nor are other members of the group if children are disruptive.

Further, children who frequent recovery meetings can become desensitized to substance abuse as early as age five, setting them up for later vulnerability to substance abuse. Safe, supervised childcare allows parents to fully participate in recovery while providing support to and alleviating stress on children. Childcare is provided free to families by Evolve KidsCare, removing a common barrier to participation.

Empowering Our Youth

Their endless curiosity is the engine that powers our classroom experiences. We strive to match that spirit by making every classroom an inviting, inclusive, inspiring space to support growth and development.

On-Site Service Locations

MONDAY

7-8pm @ Epic Church Baltimore, 1710 Delvale Ave, Dundalk

TUESDAY

7:30-8:30pm @ Epic Church Baltimore, 1710 Delvale Ave, Dundalk

WEDNESDAY

7-8pm @ St John Lutheran Church, 300 W. Maple Rd, Linthicum.

THURSDAY

7-8pm @ St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7859 Tick Neck Rd, Pasadena.

FRIDAY

7-9pm @ Lighthouse Church Celebrate Recovery, 6691 Baymeadow Dr, Glen Burnie

SUNDAY

7-8pm @ Community United Methodist Church, 8680 Ft. Smallwood Rd, Pasadena

Your life, Our answers

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Are services available if a recovery meeting is cancelled?

No, parents are required to remain onsite therefore care is not needed in the event the recovery meeting is cancelled

How much is tuition?

Services are free to families attending substance use recovery meetings

How many staff members are CPR and first aid certified?

All of our program staff are CPR & First Aid certified.

Are staff background checked?

Yes, mandatory background checks are required every year for every staff and board member at Evolve KidsCare. In addition, criminal background checks are required for any volunteers who have direct contact with children. All potential employees and volunteers are run through the National Sex Offender Registry

Do you provide meals and snacks?

No meals provided, but we ensure bottled water is available

On average, how long have your teachers been teaching?

We take education seriously, so we employ only experienced educators. Our program staff have experience ranging from 4 years to 10 years of classroom teaching experience.

Do you accept Volunteers?

Yes, for more information, email volunteers@evolvekidscare.org