Governor Moore Continues “Delivering for Maryland” Tour in Prince George’s County, Highlighting Rental Assistance at District Heights Elementary School
ANNAPOLIS, MD — (April 27, 2026) Governor Wes Moore today made the second stop on his statewide “Delivering for Maryland” tour in Prince George’s County, highlighting initiatives to support stable housing and public safety. The governor highlighted increased funding for the Community Schools Rental Assistance Program and the launch of the cross-agency Safer Stronger Together initiative into two new communities, underscoring the administration’s commitment to investing in strong schools and safe communities across Maryland.
“The work of delivering for Maryland is about investing in the fundamentals,” said Gov. Moore. “A quality education rests on stable housing, which is why we’re ensuring families of students in our community schools have emergency support to keep a roof over their heads. We are also continuing to focus on public safety, and rejecting the false choice between supporting law enforcement and building stronger communities. By doing both, we are securing safer, stronger communities that leave no one behind.”
The governor began the day at District Heights Elementary School, meeting with parents and educators to discuss t he Community Schools Rental Assistance Program (CSRAP). The program provides emergency funding to families with children enrolled in designated Community Schools who face eviction, utility shut-offs, or homelessness. Currently, the program helps families with rent arrears, security deposits, and up to three months of future rent, supporting up to 15 months of housing assistance. In Prince George’s County, the initiative has already assisted more than 60 families with $675,000 in support.
The administration’s commitment to stable housing for students is supported by a $10.1 billion investment in K-12 education, including $572.7 million for Concentration of Poverty Grants. The Fiscal Year 2027 budget also expands the Community Schools Rental Assistance Program with $11 million in funding—a $6 million increase from the prior year—to help more families. In Prince George’s County, the rental assistance is administered by the Housing Initiative Partnership.
“I thank the District Heights Elementary School for welcoming me and Governor Moore today to learn more about how CSRAP has made a real difference in the lives of students and their families,” said Congressman Steny Hoyer. “As a longtime advocate for early-childhood education, I know that instability at home can cause students to have a more difficult time focusing and participating in the classroom. CSRAP serves as a vital safety net to help parents overcome housing challenges and support their children to the fullest. I thank the Moore-Miller Administration for its work to invest in the well-being and safety of students and their families in Prince George’s County and across our state.”
“CSRAP demonstrates the impact of pairing state resources with strong community partnerships,” said Housing Initiative Partnership Executive Director Stephanie Proestel. “Through HIP’s collaboration with Community Schools, we were able to reach families in crisis, stabilize their housing, and help ensure children could remain in their schools and communities.”
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