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Personalized Disability Support Services
in Carroll & Montgomery Counties
LEARN MOREPersonalized Disability Support Services
in Carroll & Montgomery Counties
Graduate Program
Transform Your Future
Earn Your Masters for FREE
and Change Lives Today
LEARN MOREEarn Your Masters for FREE
and Change Lives Today
Hire A Participant
Hire A Target Participant
Empower Your Business,
Enrich Your Community
LEARN MOREEmpower Your Business,
Enrich Your Community
Donate
Donate Today
Every Gift Transforms Lives,
Your Support Matters
DONATE NOWEvery Gift Transforms Lives,
Your Support Matters
Sponsor An Event
Fuel The Fun
Empower Community Transformation
LEARN MOREEmpower Community Transformation
Work At Target
Work At Target
Transform Your Career,
Empower Lives Every Day
LEARN MORETransform Your Career,
Empower Lives Every Day
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Who We Are
Empowering Lives,
Building Inclusive Futures
LEARN MOREEmpowering Lives,
Building Inclusive Futures
Internships
Internships
Every Minute
Makes A Huge Impact
LEARN MOREEvery Minute
Makes A Huge Impact
All About Target Community
Where Empowerment, Innovation, and Community Converge.
Who We Are
Target Community & Educational Services, Inc. was founded in 1983 by parents and educators determined to improve services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In partnership with McDaniel College, we have built a unique, award-winning organization that transforms lives through community-based residential, vocational, and educational programs.
Learn MoreOur Mission
Empowering individuals with disabilities to live full and productive lives through quality, personalized services. We believe that when we work together, our community thrives.Our Services
Community Living Services:
Target Homes and Apartment Programs provide 24/7 support, ensuring safe, integrated, and independent living environments.
Employment & Vocational Services:
Customized career exploration, job training, and placement for adults with disabilities, with strong partnerships across local businesses.
Meaningful Day Programs:
Offering hands-on experiences in education, recreation, art, and daily living skills, as well as programs funded by Maryland DORS and Community Development Services.
Specialized Programs:
Including Autism Waiver Service Coordination and Residential Living Skills Instruction in partnership with Carroll County Public Schools, as well as the unique Master’s Degree Program in Human Services Management at McDaniel College.
Explore Our ServicesTarget Homes and Apartment Programs provide 24/7 support, ensuring safe, integrated, and independent living environments.
Employment & Vocational Services:
Customized career exploration, job training, and placement for adults with disabilities, with strong partnerships across local businesses.
Meaningful Day Programs:
Offering hands-on experiences in education, recreation, art, and daily living skills, as well as programs funded by Maryland DORS and Community Development Services.
Specialized Programs:
Including Autism Waiver Service Coordination and Residential Living Skills Instruction in partnership with Carroll County Public Schools, as well as the unique Master’s Degree Program in Human Services Management at McDaniel College.
Target-McDaniel Graduate Program
Earn Your Master's, Empower Lives.
Our innovative partnership with McDaniel College is at the heart of our leadership in community-based human services. The Target-McDaniel Graduate Program in Human Services Management trains future Community Living Managers through a two-year, 30-credit master’s degree.
- On-the-Job Learning: Graduate students work as live-in managers in our Target Homes or Apartment Program, gaining real-world experience.
- Invaluable Benefits: Free tuition, an annual stipend, free room and board, plus comprehensive healthcare.
- A Proven Model: This program not only develops exceptional leaders but also strengthens the quality of care we provide.
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Join us in our mission to empower individuals with disabilities and strengthen our community.
Whether you’re a family member, a business partner, or a potential donor, your support makes a difference.
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