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Personalized Disability Support Services
in Carroll & Montgomery Counties
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Graduate Program

Transform Your Future
Earn Your Masters for FREE
and Change Lives Today
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Empower Your Business,
Enrich Your Community
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Transform Your Career,
Empower Lives Every Day
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Who We Are
Empowering Lives,
Building Inclusive Futures
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All About Target Community

Where Empowerment, Innovation, and Community Converge.

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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.

Our 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.
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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.
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Target-McDaniel Graduate Program

Earn Your Master's, Empower Lives.

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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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