The Columbia Foundation in Town Center, an independent community foundation serving Howard County for 25 years, will distribute $50,000 to projects that support parents and strengthen parents' skills.
The foundation is asking nonprofit organizations to submit proposals for programs to help families.
The foundation decided that a parents' initiative was needed after a countywide Children and Youth Conference last June. The 250 participants discussed issues affecting children and youth, but the issue identified as the most important was the need to provide skills and support to parents.
Information: Barbara Lawson, 730-7840.