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Dayspring Programs, Inc. is a Baltimore-based organization dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless children and their families through a comprehensive range of services. Their continuum of care includes residential treatment, transitional and permanent housing, substance abuse treatment, and Head Start centers that provide educational, social, and health support for preschool children. With a focus on prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery, Dayspring Programs aims to empower families to gain stability and rebuild their lives. Dayspring's mission is to provide housing, substance abuse treatment, and supportive services to homeless children and their families, helping them to achieve stability and rebuild their lives. Through their residential treatment programs, comprehensive case management, and permanent housing initiatives, Dayspring Programs offers a holistic approach to addressing the needs of homeless families. Their Head Start centers provide a nurturing environment for preschool children, promoting school readiness and supporting parents as advocates for their children's education. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on children's services, Dayspring Programs is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable families in Baltimore.Generated from the website

Maria D Lopez-Arvizu MD is the medical director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Program at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD. She is an assistant professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and a member of the faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Lopez-Arvizu specializes in treating individuals with psychiatric illness in the context of developmental disabilities and has expertise in psychopharmacological management of children with developmental disabilities and severe behavioral presentations. As the Medical Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Program, Dr. Lopez-Arvizu's goal is to establish collaborative efforts to facilitate access to care and improve psychiatric diagnosis and treatment outcomes for children and adolescents with complex and severe cognitive disabilities. She also focuses on teaching physicians-in-training and advocating for improved services to families coping with a dually diagnosed child, adolescent, or adult.Generated from the website