University of Maryland at Baltimore
$86,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
Two-year funding for the implementation of the maternal Substance Abuse Acupuncture Program. The goals of the program are to improve the health of the addicted pregnant mother and to improve the parent-child relationships. Therapeutic play is an ancillary program to the daily treatment process for the mothers.
University of Maryland at College Park/College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
$50,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
For a study of the Baltimore City Drug Treatment Court. The purpose of the study is to provide information on effects of drug treatment court on outcomes such as welfare status, employment status, education level, mental and physical health, family and social relations.
University of Maryland School of Medicine
$90,030 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
To provide outreach social support services for clients involved in the Violence Intervention Project. The 18-month pilot project has been designed to serve victims of repeat violence with a comprehensive range of support services, including counseling, job training, job search and placements in an effort to reduce violence recidivism, crime and medical expenses.
Vehicles for Change, Inc.
$49,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
Third-year funding of a transportation program to provide used reconditioned cars for low-income residents of Baltimore City who need a car to get to work.
Vehicles for Change, Inc.
$10,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
Planning grant for the development of a comprehensive business plan for an automotive technician training center in Baltimore City.