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Maryland Department of Human Services Receives Federal Approval For Comprehensive Plan to Reimburse SNAP Benefits Fraud Victims

Maryland Department of Human Services Receives Federal Approval For Comprehensive Plan to Reimburse SNAP Benefits Fraud Victims

February 27, 2023 Media Contact: Brian Schleter brian.schleter@maryland.gov Maryland Department of Human Services Receives Federal Approval For Comprehensive Plan to Reimburse SNAP Benefits Fraud Victims Maryland is first state in… Read more »

Governor Hogan Announces Maryland “Stands Ready and Willing” to Receive More Afghan Interpreters

Governor Hogan Announces Maryland “Stands Ready and Willing” to Receive More Afghan Interpreters

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Larry Hogan today announced the State of Maryland is committed to resettling more Afghan interpreters who have contributed to U.S. efforts in Afghanistan.

Media Advisory: Maryland Officials & Non-Profits Unite to Combat Elder Financial Abuse

Media Advisory: Maryland Officials & Non-Profits Unite to Combat Elder Financial Abuse

Maryland, along with states across the country, has experienced a significant increase in the number of financial exploitation cases over the last few years, particularly those involving seniors. Exploitation occurs… Read more »

Maryland Department of Human Services Secures USDA Approval to Expedite Expansion of SNAP Program to Online Grocery Purchases, Curbside Pickup, and Delivery, Starting May 27, 2020

Maryland Department of Human Services Secures USDA Approval to Expedite Expansion of SNAP Program to Online Grocery Purchases, Curbside Pickup, and Delivery, Starting May 27, 2020

May 20, 2020 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov Maryland Department of Human Services Secures USDA Approval to Expedite Expansion of SNAP Program to Online Grocery Purchases, Curbside Pickup, and Delivery,… Read more »

After USDA Approval, Maryland to Provide Food to Approximately 427,000 Children Affected by COVID-19 School Closures

After USDA Approval, Maryland to Provide Food to Approximately 427,000 Children Affected by COVID-19 School Closures

April 29, 2020 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov After USDA Approval, Maryland to Provide Food to Approximately 427,000 Children Affected by COVID-19 School Closures $49 Million in Additional Benefits for… Read more »

USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in Maryland and New Mexico

USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in Maryland and New Mexico

(Washington, D.C., April 28, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced Maryland and New Mexico have been approved to operate Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT), a new… Read more »

State of Maryland Transforms Social Services Using AWS

State of Maryland Transforms Social Services Using AWS

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) designed and built Maryland’s Total Human-services Integrated Network (MD THINK) to deliver integrated health and human services programs to the state’s most vulnerable… Read more »

Child Support Awareness Month

Child Support Awareness Month

Press Release 2015 child support awareness

Maryland Department of Human Resources Establishes an Emergency Call Center in response to Maryland’s State of Emergency

Maryland Department of Human Resources Establishes an Emergency Call Center in response to Maryland’s State of Emergency

BALTIMORE, MD- In response to the State of Emergency declared yesterday, the Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) mobilized an Emergency Command Center to further support Governor Hogan’s efforts to… Read more »

DHR Deputy Secretary Carnitra White Tapped To Serve On National Child Welfare Board

DHR Deputy Secretary Carnitra White Tapped To Serve On National Child Welfare Board

Baltimore, MD (October 6, 2014) — Carnitra White, deputy secretary for the Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) was elected on September 14, 2014, by the membership of the Child… Read more »

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