Contact Information

12061 School Street, P. O. Box 460
Ridgely, MD 21660
Telephone: 1-800-863-2102
FAX: (410)634-2653
E-mail:
Web Address: www.carolinecenterinc.net

Other Office Locations
45 Engerman Avenue
Suite #1
Denton, MD 21629

15222 Dino Drive
Burtonsville, MD 20866

Services Offered

Day Habilitation Program, Residential, Family Support Services, Individual Support Services, Community Supported Living Arrangements, Vocational Day Program/Sheltered Workshop.

Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
Autism, Behavioral Problems, Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Head Injury, Orthopedic Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Mental Disorder, Mental Retardation, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, other neurological impairments and other undetermined disabilities.

Number of Individuals Currently Being Served: 110

Ages Served: Varies by service type

Home Region of DDA: Southern

Counties Served: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne's, and Talbot counties

Year Established: 1975.

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Mission Statement

The Caroline Center, Inc. (CCI) strives to provide quality, individualized services for persons who are developmentally disabled through which their greatest potential toward independent living and integration can be obtained. This is realized through the provision of comprehensive services and supports that encourage participants to choose where and how they live, learn, socialize and work.

Unique or Distinctive Qualities

With services offered on both the Easter and Western Shores of Maryland, CCI specializes in diversity. The Eastern Shore's programs are managed and staffed by employees with significant experience working with individuals with co-occuring developmental and mental health disorders. The Western Shore's Day program offers a full-time Registered Nurse and on-site Doctor visits to best meet the needs of a medically fragile group.

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Discuss How Your Agency Has Utilized The "Ask Me!" Survey Results.

CCI is currently being surveyed.

The "Ask Me!" Survey Results is available for the general public.

Describe your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations.

An active Management team works with all departments to develop a meaningful Quality Assurance Plan each yaer. Continuous evaluation and on-going improvement methods are employed to ensure quality services. CCI has recently developed a full-time position dedicated to Quality Assurance And Training.

How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?

CCI works with each program participant on an individualized basis to determine the most appropriate means of promoting community involvement. As an organization, CCI participates in community-sponsored events to develop cooperative relationships with other community businesses and residents.

Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services

To inquire about services contact Sam Pate, COO - East at 1-800-863-2102 ext. 14 or Greg Franklin, COO - West at 1-800-441-9181 ext. 25. CCI requires that a written referral form be completed

Special Considerations/Comments: None

Funding Sources: Developmental Disabilities Administration, United Way of Caroline County

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