About Us
Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives
EduCare Support Services, Inc. is a community-centered nonprofit organization committed to uplifting children, families, seniors, immigrants, and individuals with disabilities throughout the Takoma-Langley Park region and beyond. Founded in 2010 and led by Dr. Dunrick Sogie-Thomas, CPRP, CAMS-I, MA, DHA, EduCare has grown into a dynamic One-Stop Community Resource Center providing essential services that promote stability, resilience, and long-term independence.
For more than a decade, EduCare has been rooted in the belief that every person deserves equitable access to opportunity, regardless of background, income, or immigration status. Our mission is to bridge gaps, remove barriers, and create pathways that help community members thrive—socially, emotionally, academically, and economically.
Who We Are
EduCare is a trusted multiservice agency offering a comprehensive network of programs designed to support the whole person and strengthen the entire community. Our culturally responsive and trauma-informed approach ensures that every participant receives compassionate, inclusive, and individualized support.
What We Offer
Through our Takoma-Langley Park One-Stop Center, EduCare provides a broad range of services, including:
- Food Assistance & Pantry-On-The-Go Distribution
- Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC)
- Workforce Development, Job Readiness & Career Coaching
- Driver Education and MVA-Approved 3-Hour Drug & Alcohol Program
- Youth Mentoring & Leadership Development
- Senior Support & Homebound Food Delivery
- Emergency Housing Assistance & Stabilization Programs
- Community Outreach, Benefits Enrollment & Resource Navigation
- Leadership, Emotional Intelligence & Organizational Training
Every program is designed to promote readiness, resilience, and recovery, empowering individuals to take meaningful steps toward personal growth and self-sufficiency.
We proudly serve:
- Low-income families
- Seniors and homebound individuals
- Individuals diagnosed with mental health and developmental challenges
- Immigrants and refugees
- At-risk youth and young adults
- Individuals experiencing food insecurity or housing instability
Our diverse team of professionals, volunteers, and partners work collaboratively to provide services that meet community needs with excellence and integrity.
A Place of Hope. A Center for Opportunity. A Foundation for Change.
Whether you are seeking support, looking to get involved, or exploring partnership opportunities, you are welcome at EduCare.
Together, we are building stronger families, stronger neighborhoods, and a stronger future.
Our Vision
To create a healthier, more connected, and more equitable community where every individual—regardless of their circumstances—has access to the resources, respect, and support needed to achieve their highest potential.
Our Mission
To provide compassionate, culturally informed, holistic services that strengthen families, enhance mental health and wellbeing, elevate economic stability, and transform the lives of the communities we serve.
Our Commitment to Community
EduCare is more than an agency—we are a partner, an advocate, and a place of hope. Through strong collaborations with local governments, schools, apartment communities, faith-based organizations, and grassroots partners, we ensure that our services reach those who need them most.
