Specialized Respite Care
Planned, temporary support that gives parents and caregivers time to rest, attend appointments, manage responsibilities, or take a needed break while their child receives safe, individualized support.
EXPLORE RESPITE CARE
Village Family Care Network
Every Family Deserves a Village.
Non-clinical respite, child and family support, and prenatal, postpartum and newborn support for families across Maryland and the DMV — delivered in your home by trained, screened support professionals.
Serving families across Maryland and the DMV. Service availability varies by location and program.
View Our Service AreaStart where you are
How Can We Support Your Family?
Four common starting points. Choose the one that sounds most like your life right now.
MY CHILD NEEDS SUPPORT
Respite and family support for children with and without disabilities, including developmental, physical, behavioral and other support needs.
EXPLORE RESPITE CAREWhat families can expect
Why Families Choose Village
What families can expect from working with us — described plainly, without claims we cannot stand behind.
Carefully Screened Professionals
Every support professional completes our screening process before working with a family.
Service-Specific Training
Training is matched to the service a professional provides, not a single generic course.
Personalized Family Support
Support follows your household's routines, preferences, and schedule.
Reliable Scheduling
Agreed visit times, confirmed in advance, with notice when something has to change.
Clear Communication
You know who is coming, what happened during a visit, and who to reach with questions.
Support Across Family Life
Respite, family support, and perinatal support sit within one organization.
Our philosophy
One Village. Specialized Support for Different Seasons of Family Life.
One organization, two specialized service pathways — so families can move between them without starting over.
Village Family Care Network is the master brand. Village Family Support Services covers respite and child and family support; Village Maternal & Perinatal Care covers prenatal, postpartum, newborn and family-transition support. Same team, same standards.
Serving families across Maryland and the DMV. Service availability varies by location and program.VIEW SERVICE AREA
ABOUT VILLAGE
Division
Village Family Support Services
Respite and family support for children and caregivers — children with and without disabilities.
Division
Village Maternal & Perinatal Care
Prenatal, postpartum, newborn, and family-transition support.
Respite = caregiver relief. Family support = ongoing practical assistance. Not sure which fits? We'll help you decide on a short call.
How we support families
Specialized Support for Every Season
Three core pathways families use most, each delivered by trained support professionals and shaped around your household.
Prenatal Support
Practical and educational support to help families prepare for birth, newborn life, and the transition home.
PLAN YOUR SUPPORT
Postpartum & Newborn Support
Practical, non-clinical support for mothers, newborns, partners and siblings as the household settles into life after birth.
PLAN YOUR SUPPORTA clear path forward
Your Support Starts Here.
No confusing intake maze. Four straightforward steps from first contact to consistent support.
Clear communication. Personalized support. No unnecessary intake maze.
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Tell Us What Your Family Needs
Send a short consultation request — no clinical detail needed.
- 02
We Learn About Your Family
We talk through your routine, schedule, and what would help most.
- 03
We Build a Support Plan
We confirm services, hours, and who will be in your home.
- 04
Your Village Begins
Your support professional starts on the agreed schedule.
The Village Resource Center
Family Education & Resources
Clear, practical guidance written for families — pregnancy through parenting, respite through recovery.
Guide
Preparing Your Home for a New Baby
A room-by-room walkthrough for setting up a calm, safe, workable home before your baby arrives.
7 min readRead Guide
Article
The First Two Weeks After Birth
What recovery, feeding, visitors, and rest often look like — and how to plan support in advance.
8 min readRead Article
Article
Understanding Respite Care
Respite explained in plain language: what it is, who it is for, and how families use it.
6 min readRead Article
Checklist
Creating a Safe Routine for Your Child
Predictable routines reduce stress for children and caregivers. Here is a practical way to build one.
5 min readRead Article
Article
Supporting Siblings of Children With Disabilities
Ways families make space for every child's needs, questions, and sense of belonging.
6 min readRead Article
Article
When Parents Need a Break
Recognizing caregiver fatigue early, and asking for help without guilt.
5 min readRead Article
For professionals
Supporting Families Together
When a family needs additional support at home, Village provides a dependable referral option with clear communication and documented follow-through.
Trust & credibility
Trusted Care You Can Rely On
Insured Organization
Village Family Care Network is operated by an insured service organization.
Background-Screened Caregivers
Every caregiver completes our background screening process before being matched with a family.
Service-Specific Training
Caregivers receive training for the type of support they provide, from respite care to newborn and postpartum support.
CPR & First Aid
Caregivers hold current CPR and First Aid certification where applicable to their role.
You Don't Have to Build Your Village Alone.
Tell us what your family needs. We'll help you understand your next step.