Penn-Mar supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living courageous lives, whether that’s securing a job, being an active member of their community, building independence, or developing new relationships. We do this by supporting people on their own unique personal journeys. Penn-Mar provides an array of customizable services and supports to the Northern Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania regions.

Over 40 Years of Innovation.
Since opening in 1981, Penn-Mar Human Services has evolved to become the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Whether you’re a person we support, a family member, a team member, a volunteer, or a member of the community at large, our goal is to enrich every life we touch and support a life well lived.

In the last 40 years, Penn-Mar has grown exponentially, adding new and innovative programs to further support the people we serve. Yet we began as a very modest operation. 12 visionary families teamed up to help their adult children unlock new opportunities for independence, with a focus on community inclusion. Meeting on weekdays at the Maryland Line United Methodist Church, the initial budget in 1981 was just $2,000.

Today, Penn-Mar supports nearly 2,000 people a year with an operating budget of over $40 million, and multiple dedicated locations across Maryland and Pennsylvania, as well as numerous community living homes.

OUR MISSION

Penn-Mar Human Services’ mission is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to live courageous lives full of self-determination, independence, and equity.

Founded in 1981, Penn-Mar serves nearly 2,000 adults with IDD each year through community living, day learning, customized employment, family and peer supports, and respite programs in Carroll and Baltimore counties in Maryland, and in southern York county in Pennsylvania.

Penn-Mar’s approach is innovative, person-centered, and successful, and through meaningful employment, community inclusion, and residential choice, the people Penn-Mar supports are empowered to live their best lives.

CORE VALUES

• Integrity
  We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and interact in ways that are respectful, honest, fully transparent, and ethical.
• Excellence
  We safely deliver remarkable supports and regularly exceed the expectations of our stakeholders.
• Collaboration
  We prioritize respect, teamwork, inclusivity, and shared goals.
• Innovation
  We constantly strive to be progressive and innovative leaders in the human services field.
• Appreciation
  We value the people we support, their families, our team members, volunteers, and the community at large, with the goal of enriching every life we touch.

Join Our Team

Penn-Mar Human Services team members are united in pursuit of one mission: to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live courageously.

Whether you’re a person we support, a family member, a team member, a volunteer, or a member of the community at large, our goal is to enrich every life we touch and support a life well lived. It takes quality people to provide quality supports. That’s why Penn-Mar is committed to our 5 Values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, and Appreciation, and that’s why we know that working in human services isn’t just a job – it’s a calling. By working at Penn-Mar, you’ll build a legacy of good for yourself, your fellow team members, and every person and family you serve.
We’re dedicated to building an environment where…
your passion for helping people can shine.