Who We Are The Association of Community Services (ACS) is a dynamic network of Howard County human services providers and advocates focused on serving Howard County families and individuals. We are a membership organization supported by volunteers complementing a small staff. What We Do ACS advances human services in Howard County by offering members the information, support, training, education and connections they need to: operate successfully; provide services efficiently; inform the community about their services; and address pressing human services issues ACS members come from every area of Howard County's human services community. They include: government agencies; non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations; faith-based organizations; and individuals who are concerned about human services.