The Housing Authority of St. Mary's County, Maryland constructs and manages community facilities that promote education to all age levels.  This includes the Dr. J. Patrick Jarboe Family Education and Head Start Center.  Head Start is operated by Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee, Inc. (SMTCCAC), and provides pre-school to children ages 3 to 5 from families with household incomes at or below 50% of the median income for St. Mary’s County.

The Dr. J. Patrick Jarboe Family Education & Head Start Center, dedicated in July 2002, is home to the Housing Authority’s Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee's (SMTCCAC) Head Start, and Tri-County Youth Services Bureau (TCYCS) programs.  The center also provides space for Boys and Girls Club meetings, and GED classes.

Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program – This Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program enables low-income families to become financially independent.

Head Start Center – This daycare activity is operated by Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee, Inc. (SMTCCAC).

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau, Inc. (TCYCS) – TCYCS provides educational and counseling services for youth and their families in Southern Maryland to include counseling services, crisis intervention, and substance abuse assessment and referral.

The Housing Authority was also instrumental in funding the construction of the Three Oaks Center, the only transitional housing facility in St. Mary’s County.   Although separate agencies, the Housing Authority continues to support housing and support services provided by Three Oaks.