Offers both credit and non-credit education courses. Education More information: - Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, and General Education Development available - Offers workforce development and training in various industries

Provides educational programs, information, and referrals to community resources. Information Services More information: - Education services include ESOL classes, basic computer training, and citizenship preparation - Offers pro bono legal clinics in East County, Gaithersburg, and Germantown, and Wheaton

Provides birth and death certificates and vital statistics for the county. Vital Records Services More information: - Births must have occurred after 1939 - Death must have occurred after January 1st, 2015

Provides information and resources for immigrants seeking employment. Employment Services

Provides adults with one-on-one tutoring in basic reading, writing, and math skills. Education More information: - Helps with GED preparation - English language instruction available for non-native speakers

Provides employment assistance to refugees. Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs More information: - Provides job readiness training, resume writing, job search assistance, vocational training, interview preparation, interpretation services during interviews, and post-placement support - Offers case management - Provides transportation assistance

Enforces state laws and codes governing the insurance industry. Consumer Protection More information: - Investigates consumer complaints and fraudulent insurance claims and practices - Regulates financial condition and benefit provisions of HMO's to protect consumers - Accepts consumer complaints online and by email

Provides a range of immigration services, including shelter, case management, education, and other resources. Immigration Services More information: - Offers instruction in English as a Second Language, financial literacy, and cultural orientation - Legal services available for issues related to immigration - Helps with applications for public benefits - Distributes food and clothing as needed

Provides job skills development and classes in ESL, citizenship and computer skills. Educational Programs

Offers support services for Prince George's public-school students. Education More information: - Provides family support, guidance counseling, psychological, and personnel services - Special education, homeless education, and alternative education programs are available - Free or reduced-price meals are available to eligible students

Provides English as a Second Language classes for foreign-born individuals. Educational Programs More information: - Classes range from beginner to advanced and cover reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. - Offers language labs for additional practice.

Collects information about America's people, places, and economy. Employment More information: - Occasionally offers job opportunities to assist with the count.

Provides pre-K through 12th grade education services. Education More information: - Includes home schooling, GED prep, adult basic education, ESOL classes, and technical training - Support offered to families experiencing homelessness and students with special needs - Offers free and reduced breakfast and lunch programs during the school year and summer months - A college and career readiness program is available for eligible students - Somerset County Technical High School helps students build basic skills in specific fields

Manages early childhood initiatives and administers early care contracts and grants, including Patty Centers. Educational Programs

Works with community-based and religious organizations to provide support to immigrants. Immigrant Services More information: - Offers guidance and follow-up services - Provides referrals for healthcare, housing, education, employment, case management, and food

Handles criminal and civil cases and hears appeals from other courts and administrative agencies. Legal Services More information: - Includes cases related to juveniles, family law, divorce, custody, child support, and domestic violence - Cases may involve a jury or a judge

Appoints personal representatives for the administration of estates and offers legal assistance with related proceedings. Legal Services More information: - Assists and advises the public in the preparation of required forms - Maintains and preserves the permanent record of all proceedings - Serves as the Clerk to the Orphans' Court - Tracks estates and refers delinquent matters to the Court - Determines and collects inheritance taxes and probate fees/court costs - Audits accounts of personal representatives and guardians - Mails notices and court orders and verifies compliance with court orders

Provides certified copies of Maryland birth and death certificates for a fee. Vital Records

Licenses, regulates, and investigates financial institutions and lenders. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Includes sellers of money orders, travelers' checks, and currency exchange principals/agents; state banking institutions and credit unions; and sellers of goods and services that provide retail credit or installment accounts

Provides employment assistance to refugees. Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs More information: - Provides job readiness training, resume writing, job search assistance, vocational training, interview preparation, interpretation services during interviews, and post-placement support - Offers case management - Provides transportation assistance

Provides pre-K through 12th grade education services. Education More information: - Includes vocational education, continuing education, and ESOL instruction in several languages - Support offered to families experiencing homelessness and students with special needs - Offers free and reduced breakfast and lunch programs

Provides a range of services for individuals with refugee resettlement directives. Refugee Support More information: - Includes employment assistance, legal services, family reunification, and asylum counseling - Accepts donations of home furnishings and household appliances

Ensures that buildings follow inspection codes, accepts complaints related to rental property conditions, and issues both residential and commercial permits. Housing Code Enforcement

Offers a range of environmental health services, including inspections, permits, and information. Environmental Health Services More information: - Oversees noise control and referrals for air quality - Issues permits for Psittacine birds, water wells, and septic systems - Provides radon information and test results, rabies vaccination records, and bite information - Inspects camps, food service, hazardous materials, foster care sites, day cares, shelters, group homes, swimming pools, and schools

Provides certified copies of Maryland birth and death certificates for a fee. Vital Records