Fort Meade

[Mommie2My4Angels]

I don't have much chance to get on these days with a 4 kids from 15-9months, college classes and everything that goes into it, but I could really use your help. We are considering going to Fort Meade, but I just don't see us being able to afford living there. Am I missing something? I also was wondering about schools I have a dd with ADHD, Gen. Anxiety disorder, and intermittant explosive disorder. She is very sweet and easily intimidated and struggles with school so I need to know the facts. What is the best area to live in as I am sure we will have to live off post. My head is running a million miles a minute I am sure there is more, but I just can't think right now. We leave Germany in 6 months and I feel very disorganized. Thank you very much for your help.

[ahf]

They are building houses on Ft Meade like crazy right now, and it's a nice base. I live in Howard County which is about 15 min from Ft Meade and it's a very nice school district (one of the best in MD). You can rent a townhouse here for about $1500-1800. But of course it will be cheaper the further out you rent.
Good luck with the move!!

Oh, forgot to add, did you check out the Ft Meade website?

[Alexandra]

I would try to get your kids into Howard County schools. Anne Arundel schools are pretty good as well. But stay out of Prince George's County schools!

Hope you have a smooth transition, we love it here.

[Mommie2My4Angels]

Thank you for your help! I am a little worried about the cost of living there right now, so we are up in the air we were offered 5 assignments.

[amalphiea]

I work for Howard County, and they have tons of free programs for kids. If they need any kind of assistance the county will provide it totally for free.