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About Us
Housing, Advocacy, Vocational, and Employment Support Incorporated (HAVE Support) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with disabilities by providing comprehensive services and fostering an inclusive society where every voice is heard and every need is supported. Founded in 2023, HAVE Support serves individuals with disabilities across Carroll County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and Washington County.
Our Mission
At HAVE Support, our mission is to amplify the voices of people with disabilities and support them in achieving independence and a higher quality of life. We offer a range of services designed to address the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, fostering a more inclusive and supportive society.
Our Services
At HAVE Support, we proudly offer flexible, person-centered services through two delivery models approved by the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA):
Provider-Led Services (Traditional Model) and Self-Directed Services (SDS Model).
Provider-Led Services
As a DDA Certified Provider, HAVE Support directly hires and manages staff to deliver high-quality services tailored to each participant’s goals.
- Community Living – Group Home :
24/7 residential support in safe, inclusive home environments focused on independence, dignity, and daily life skills. Nursing Support Services and Transportation are included with Community Living. - Supported Living:
Flexible assistance in a person’s own home or community housing. We support participants to live as independently as possible. - Personal Supports:
Hands-on assistance with daily activities like hygiene, meal prep, and mobility – delivered in the home or community. - Respite Care Services:
Temporary relief for primary caregivers – available in-home or community settings, based on participant and family needs. - Shared Living (Matching Services & Host Homes Stipend):
Thoughtfully matched host homes provide a family-style living experience focused on safety, comfort, and growth.
Self-Directed Services
As a DDA-approved vendor, HAVE Support empowers individuals and families to direct their services with our trusted support.
- Community Development Services:
Engaging skill-building activities that
promote employment,
volunteering, andpersonal
developmentwithin the
community. - Personal Supports:
Direct assistance with personal care, routines, and accessing the community, delivered by workers chosen and directed by the participant. - Respite Care Services :
Participant-directed relief services allow chosen workers to step in when primary caregivers need a break. - Supported Living:
Participants direct their own supported living workers with HAVE Support, providing vendor assistance and back-up support. - Shared Living (Matching Services & Host Homes Stipend):
Support in choosing and managing a host home arrangement that fits the participant’s preferences and support needs.
Why Choose HAVE Support?
We understand that no two lives are the same. Whether you prefer a structured provider-led environment or the freedom of self-direction, we’re here to empower every person to live fully and thrive with the support that suits them best.
Support Our Mission:
Every Voice Heard. Every Need Supported.
Your donation is more than just a financial gift—it’s an investment in a future where every person, regardless of ability, has the chance to live a life of dignity, independence, and purpose. We invite you to join us in making this vision a reality.