​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“We’ve had enough with poverty, crime, and a system where generational challenges go unaddressed. We will help transform distressed communities into places with top schools; good jobs, safe neighborhoods, quality housing, and economic momentum. That’s the future we’re trying to build.” - Governor Wes Moore​




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​​"The power of ENOUGH is really in the power of communities."

- Pickett Slater Harrington, Director of ENOUGH


For decades, government programs have tried to reduce poverty with mixed results – and usually without directly listening to the people most affected. ENOUGH flips that model on its head by connecting the dots between state agencies, local nonprofits, and community leaders to work toward shared goals with clear outcomes. It puts funding and power directly in the hands of neighborhood organizations, not agencies or outsiders.

In addition, by taking a whole-community, whole-government approach, the GOC in its new capacity can do what no single agency can do alone: align, coordinate, and maximize Maryland’s investment in children and families. Rather than creating another independent agency, GOC is designed to be a force multiplier – a connector of agencies that helps break up siloes in state government to ensure resources reach the people they’re meant to support. 

Intentionally designed to dismantle barriers to progress, ENOUGH is Maryland’s bold step toward building a future where every child in the state can focus on their dreams and not what’s missing from their lives. Instead of wondering where their next meal is coming from, whether they’ll make it to graduation, or how they’ll find a pathway to a career, all of Maryland’s young people will have the resources they need to grow up with hope, security, and opportunity, creating a better, stronger Maryland for all.

To learn more, click here​.


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Mapping Maryland’s Path to Opportunity: A Deep Dive into Maryland's Funding for Youth and Children Services


The Governor’s Office for Children has partnered with the Children’s Funding Project (CFP) to develop a public centralized database of all State, local, and private resources available for children, youth, and families in the State. These fiscal maps are a tool for analyzing funding streams from federal, state, local, and some private dollars that support programs and services for children and youth ages 0-24.

The current state fiscal map includes 534 funding streams totaling over $78 billion dollars from FY 2019 - FY2023 invested in supporting Maryland’s children and youth.


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​ENOUGH Success Stories

​​​​Critical to the initiative’s success is recognizing that there is not a one-size-fits-all solution to this challenge. Each community determines the solutions that work best for them.​​ Our "ENOUGH Success Stories" section will spotlight the incredible work being done across all 27 ENOUGH communities in the effort to eradicate child po​verty in Maryland. To learn more about ENOUGH grantees, click here​.

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​The Y in Central Maryland held their first meeting to gather community input on how they can address the root causes of child poverty. 
"Our first meeting was a great success. The highlight was getting to know each participant through introductions guided by the Courageous Conversations framework—Place, Name, and Intention. This process created space for meaningful connection and helped us begin building a sense of community."
- Charmayne Turner, VP of Strategic Partnerships and Civic Engagement​, The Y in Central Maryland

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