Human Services Archives

Where Skill becomes Connection: Roland’s Story

Meet Roland, a Howard County native shaped by generations of local history.

Teaching, Connecting, and Growing: Lauren’s PRP Journey

Lauren has been creating meaningful change for herself and others through our Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP).

From Heart to Community: Celebrating Annie & Melissa

Congratulations to Annie and Melissa on earning this year’s DSP Award from the Maryland Department of Disabilities and the Maryland Department of Health – Developmental Disabilities Administration.  

Blossoming at Her Own Pace: Meredith’s Journey

Meredith, a member of Humanim’s Meaningful Day program since 2011, has blossomed into a social butterfly!

Meet DJ Lex: Finding His Rhythm at Humanim

Meet Humanim’s one and only DJ Lex! Also known as Alexei, a participant in our Behavioral Stabilization Unit (BSU) since February.

Meet Lauren: An Animal Lover Finds a Perfect Job

For Lauren, working with animals is her happy place. With the support of her Humanim job coach, Kelvin, she started a position at Pet Fit five months ago, and now, she’s able to bring her passion for animals into her everyday work as a dog walker. Based in Ellicott City, Pet Fit is a small,

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Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month: Meet Ciara

You wouldn’t know it to talk to her now, but Ciara wasn’t always as outgoing as she is today.

Meet Dan: Photographer & Traveler 

Dan first got involved with Humanim’s day program for people with developmental disabilities at the age of 20, in 2005. Dan immediately found a home in the program. Twenty years later, Humanim continues to support him and helps him lead an independent and rewarding life.

Kelsey’s New Beginning: Rebuilding Life with the Help of iHomes

Kelsey’s journey to finding a stable and safe place to live was not an easy one, but everything changed when she connected with iHomes, a non-profit founded by Humanim in 2009.