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.
Serving families across Maryland and the DMV. Service availability varies by location and program.VIEW SERVICE AREA
Who refers to Village
Professionals We Work With
- Pediatricians
- OB/GYN providers
- Midwives
- Social workers
- Case managers
- Therapists
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Community organizations
- Other appropriate professionals
What we provide
Services Available to Referred Families
- Specialized respite care for children, including children with disabilities
- In-home, community, evening, weekend, and overnight support where applicable
- Prenatal preparation and postpartum planning
- Postpartum, newborn, and overnight newborn support
- Maternal wellness and family transition support
Referral process
How Referrals Work
A short, predictable process with clear communication back to you where authorization permits. The family stays in control of every decision.
- 01
Submit a Referral
Use the referral form with basic, non-sensitive information.
- 02
We Contact the Family
Our team reaches out to the family directly to discuss needs.
- 03
Intake & Planning
Scope, schedule, and service plan are confirmed with the family — not automatically assigned.
- 04
Appropriate Follow-Up
We follow up with you where the family has authorized it.
At a glance
Professional Referral Facts
Only verified operational details are published here. Fields are updated as they are confirmed.
- Service area
- Serving families across Maryland and the DMV. Service availability varies by location and program.
- Population served
- Children with and without disabilities, family caregivers, and households in the perinatal period.
- Service types
- Specialized Respite Care, Child & Family Support, Prenatal Support, Postpartum Support, Newborn Support, and Maternal Wellness.
- Family consent
- A referral is most helpful when the family knows you are sharing their contact information with Village.
- Information needed
- Basic contact details, the service you have in mind, and a brief description of the situation. Do not send protected health information or diagnoses through the public referral form.
- Self-referrals
- Families are also welcome to contact Village directly; a referral is not required.
- How quickly we respond
- We respond as promptly as possible; exact timing depends on current capacity and the family's situation.
- Does a referral guarantee service?
- No. A referral starts a conversation. Eligibility, availability, and funding are confirmed during intake.
- Family decision-making
- The family remains involved in all decisions. A referral does not automatically enroll them in services.
- Documentation & follow-up
- Visit documentation is maintained; follow-up is shared with you where the family authorizes it.
- Payment or authorization
- Funding and eligibility vary by program and family circumstances. Private pay and program options are reviewed during intake.
Referral information
Materials for Your Team
Referral information for clinic desks, care coordination teams, and school offices.
Referral overview
How to send a family to Village and what happens next.
Available on request
Service summary
What each Village service includes and what it does not.
Available on request
Partner packet
Information for organizations exploring an ongoing partnership.
Available on request
Email or call our team and we'll send the current version for your setting. Printable versions are added here as they are finalized and reviewed.
Please do not send protected health information through public website forms. Where sensitive clinical information is required, our team will direct you to an appropriate secure workflow. Village Family Care Network provides non-clinical family support services. Services are delivered according to applicable laws, licensing requirements, staff qualifications, and each family's agreed service plan. Information on this website is educational and is not a substitute for care from a licensed healthcare professional.
Refer With Confidence.
Send a family to a team that communicates clearly and stays inside its scope.