Calvert County has been awarded $98,500 through Maryland’s ENOUGH Local Management Board Capacity Building Grant, a program aimed at addressing childhood poverty and supporting community-driven solutions. The funding will help develop initiatives focused on education, healthcare, economic stability, and safer neighborhoods.
The ENOUGH initiative was launched under the ENOUGH Act, signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore in May 2024. This program represents Maryland’s first state-led strategy to reduce generational poverty by providing direct resources to communities. Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations, local governments, and anchor institutions, the initiative is designed to support families and improve their overall quality of life.
With the funding, Calvert County will develop a Neighborhood Action Plan that focuses on key areas affecting families and children. The plan will aim to strengthen education pathways from early childhood to career readiness, expand access to healthcare and behavioral health services, create more job opportunities with sustainable wages, and improve community resources such as housing, nutrition, and transportation.
The Calvert County Family Network, which serves as the county’s Local Management Board, will oversee the implementation of these initiatives. Working with both public and private partners, the organization plays a critical role in ensuring that children and families have access to essential services and opportunities for long-term success.
By investing in localized programs, the ENOUGH initiative supports communities in designing solutions tailored to their specific needs. The funding in Calvert County will help create a more stable environment for families, strengthen support systems, and improve access to critical resources.
For more information about the Calvert County Family Network, visit www.calvertcountymd.gov/Calvert-County-Family-Network-CCFN or call 410-414-5997. Additional details about the ENOUGH Initiative are available through the Maryland Governor’s Office for Children website.
