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BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS BRIGHT IDEA IN GOVERNMENT AWARD
Baltimore, MD., – September 25, 2012 – Today the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, honored the Baltimore City…
Prince George’s County Takes Steps To Raise Awareness About Child Abuse and Neglect
Lanham, MD – On August 23, 2012 the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services and the Prince George’s County Police Department co-sponsored a workshop for parents, educators, care givers…
Public Comment Sought on Social Services Block Grant Proposal
The Department of Human Resources Draft Social Services Block Grant Report for the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013) is now available for review and comments at the…
Julie Kreit named Washington County DSS 2012 Social Worker of the Year
Julie Kreit, a Family Services Caseworker II at the Washington County Department of Social Services, has been recognized by the Maryland Department of Human Resources as the Washington County’s 2012…
Cecil County child advocacy center earns re-accreditation from National Children’s Alliance
National Children’s Alliance recognizes Cecil County Child Advocacy Center for its ongoing delivery of high quality and effective services to child abuse victims through accreditation The Cecil County Child Advocacy…
Potlucks at Easton Family YMCA Offer Newly Licensed Foster Parents Support
Several new foster parents have been licensed in Talbot County following recent PRIDE (Parents Resource for Information, Development, and Education) trainings. PRIDE, a model for the development and support of…
Department of Human Resources highlights continued success in finding permanent homes for Maryland’s foster children
Local departments of social services recognized during the third Place Matters Awards Luncheon BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (November 15, 2011) – The Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) highlighted the success…
Child Abuse and Family Violence summit attracts over 140 attendees
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD – October 17, 2011- Over 140 people attended the Safe Place Child Abuse and Family Violence Summit sponsored by the Washington County Child Advocacy Center at Hagerstown…
Draft Social Services Block Grant report available for comment
BALTIMORE, MD (July 28, 2011). The Department of Human Resources’ Draft Social Services Block Grant Report for the period October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012 is now available for…
New Laws Help Foster Teens Achieve Independence
BALTIMORE, MD. (July 12, 2011) – Teenagers have two major milestones that they anxiously await: securing a drivers license and going to college. These milestones mark their transition from dependency…
