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LAUREL ADVOCACY & REFERRAL SERVICES, INC.
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SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM
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The Self-Sufficiency Program focuses on five major areas:
  • Family Stability
  • Emotional and Physical Well-Being
  • Financial Management
  • Education and Training
  • Employment and Career Management
 
This is a voluntary, participant directed program that focuses on helping you achieve economic independence. You will work with a case manager to develop goals, identify strengths, and build your network of support.

Participant Requirements:
  • Be committed to making positive changes
  • Attend bi-weekly case management sessions
  • Attend monthly life skills classes
  • Develop short- and long-term goals
  • Communicate regularly with a Case Manager
  • Share truthful personal information
  • Continually work to achieve goals
 
Eligibility Criteria:
  • Reside in Central Maryland (select portions of Prince George's, Anne Arundel and Howard Counties)
  • Are stably housed (not currently homeless)
  • Employed or willing and able to take the steps necessary to become employed
  • Will participate in monthly life-skills classes and bi-weekly case management
  • Have no major barriers to obtaining and maintain employment

​Could you or someone you know benefit from one-on-one mentoring to improve financial habits? LARS is seeking motivated individuals to join our Self-Sufficiency Program, a 3-5 year commitment. Learn life skills, better budgeting, and reach your goals for economic independence. Email the LARS Self-Sufficiency Program Manager, Tamara Cunningham-Myers for more information.

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CONTACT US:
Phone: 301.776.0442
Fax: 301.604.7076

OUR OFFICE:
311 Laurel Ave
Laurel, MD 20707
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CLIENT SERVICE HOURS:
​Monday and Friday: By Appointment Only
Monday, 9:00am to 2:00pm, 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Tuesday - Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm

DONATION DROP OFF HOURS:
Donations are accepted at the back of the building during open hours. Please drive around to the back parking lot and ring the back doorbell and someone will assist you. Please do not leave donations outside or on the front porch. If you have any questions, send an email. ​
  • Collections & Drives
  • LARS Open
  • Fighting Hunger
  • Fighting Homelessness
    • Permanent Supportive Housing
    • Self-Sufficiency Program
  • DONATE NOW
    • Vehicle Donations
  • Community
    • Our Partners
    • Resources
    • Advocacy
    • Impact
  • Events
    • EGGS WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    • 21ST LARS RACE AGAINST HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS
    • LARS HOLIDAYS OF HOPE
    • GRATITUDE TUESDAY OPEN HOUSE
    • CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET & TOY DISTRIBUTION
    • LAUREL LIGHTS WALK
  • News
  • About
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • History
    • In The News
    • Contact
    • Join Our Team
  • Get Involved