Communities of Hope

Communities of Hope engage the community and develop a collaborative approach to community wellness.

Communities of Hope (“COH”) is a place-based model designed by Casey Family Programs to engage the local community and bring more wrap-around services and requested supports to families living in high need communities in an effort to reduce poverty and the number of children in out-of-home placements. In Anne Arundel County, we have established four Communities of Hope that aligns with the color and geography of poverty and need identified through the county-wide needs assessment, Poverty Amidst Plenty. This multi-dimensional approach is led by a diverse group of stakeholders including local agencies, community organizations, residents, faith leaders and organizations, business owners and other service providers working collaboratively to create a rich tapestry of supports and services that address family wellness and stability and ultimately allows children to thrive.

To learn more about the COH model, check out Casey Family Program’s 2020 Special Report; for more information or to become a partner in any COH, contact Tracey Cherry, Community of Hope Director, at SRCher88@aacounty.org.


The four Communities of Hope are: Brooklyn Park (North County), West County (Severn/Meade), Annapolis, and South County.

Annapolis Community of Hope


Annapolis Community Plan 2022    

Brooklyn Park Community of Hope


Brooklyn Park Community Plan 2022     

South County Community of Hope


South County Community Plan 2022    

West County Community of Hope


West County Community Plan 2022