Welcome to Kids County!

Did you ever wonder...

• Who paints the lines on the roads?
• Who builds the playgrounds in parks?
• Who makes sure you have clean water to drink?
• Who plows the roads when it snows?
• Who sends an ambulance to your home in an emergency?
• Who builds your schools?

The answer--- Your local HOWARD COUNTY GOVERNMENT

You may take these services for granted just because they're always there when you need them. In fact, many people rarely stop to think about the many important public services Howard County Government provides for its residents.

That's why we've created KID'S COUNTY...to help you better understand the many ways your County government works for you and the type of services paid for by local tax dollars.

"KID'S COUNTY" is a place where we will help you to stop, look and learn about the people, places and services Howard County Government provides.

We think you'll have fun exploring
the many activities and features we have created, like...

HANDZ-ON...
coloring pages, word search & a county crosswords puzzle are among the "hands on" activities found here!

HEADS-UP!...
learn more about the elected officials and others who make your local government work.

GO-AGO-GO...
take a trip back in time to discover the historical significance of Howard County, its people and places!

X-PLORE...
Click your way through different adventures learning fun facts along the way and discover more about local government services.

ZOOMA!...
There's so much to see when you take a "closer look" at some objects used in the daily operation of your local government.

SCOOP...
Get the inside scoop on useful information that will help you learn more about the hows, whys and wherefores of local government.

KIDZONE-TV...
Find out what's showing on GTV, Howard County Government's own cable channel (Comcast 70),on the lastest edition to programming--KIDZONE with your animated host Howie the Goldfinch.

We'll always be looking for new ways to make your visit fun and would love to hear any suggestions you may have. In fact, in the future we hope to have a section that features stories you may have about how someone in local government helped you or your family.

ENJOY YOUR VISIT and SEND US YOUR IDEAS!