The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services and Safe Kids Howard County team up on a variety of programs to keep kids safe.

The Historic Preservation Commission reviews several types of applications, including applications for Certificates of Approval to make exterior alterations to properties within a local historic district, applications for Historic Property Tax Credits and applications for Advisory Comments to properties under going subdivision or site development plans that contain a historic property.

The Office of Children and Families offers advice and guidance for child care programs. Explore the topics below, or call with questions about running a child care program.