Maryland Department of Human Services Celebrates the Signing of New Law Guaranteeing The Dignity of Children and Youth in Foster Care
April 25, 2024 Media Contact: Brian Schleter, Acting Director brian.schleter@maryland.gov Maryland Department of Human Services Celebrates the Signing of New Law Guaranteeing The Dignity of Children and Youth in Foster Care Youth will receive new luggage to transport personal belongings when entering care or moving locations BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Department of Human Services...
Talbot County Department of Social Services Hosts Foster Parent Training on Car Seat Safety and Infant Massage
Media Contact: Brian Schleter, Acting Director brian.schleter@maryland.gov Talbot County Department of Social Services Hosts Foster Parent Training on Car Seat Safety and Infant Massage (EASTON, MD – April 5, 2024) Talbot County Department of Social Services recently held an in-person training for resource parents on car seat safety and infant massage. The training was provided...
State Senator Ariana Kelly Selected as Executive Director of the Maryland Commission for Women
Media Contact: Brian Schleter, Acting Director brian.schleter@maryland.gov Amber Washington, Deputy Director amber.washington@maryland.gov State Senator Ariana Kelly Selected as Executive Director of the Maryland Commission for Women Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Human Services is pleased to announce the selection of Ariana Kelly as the new Executive Director of...
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Governor Hogan Announces Enhanced Benefits for Utility and Electric Assistance to Address Rise in Heating Costs
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, to address the rise in heating costs, recipients of the state’s utility and electric assistance will receive enhanced benefits during this…
Caroline County Department of Social Services’ Community Outreach Team Conducts Successful Giving Drive
December 14, 2021 Media Contact: Terry Bond theresa.bond@maryland.gov Caroline County Department of Social Services’ Community Outreach Team Conducts Successful Giving Drive Through the Governor’s initiative “Just Serve”, the Caroline County…
Tax Credit Available for Families with Children
The Child Tax Credit has been expanded to reach additional children in Maryland, many of whom are in families that do not realize they’re eligible for these funds. Each household…
Maryland Unveils New “mylife” Website Designed to Support Foster Youth & Alumni
November 5, 2021 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov Maryland Unveils New “mylife” Website Designed to Support Foster Youth & Alumni A collaboration between the Maryland Department of Human Services and…
Maryland Secures Federal Approval to Issue SNAP Emergency Allotments in October
October 07, 2021 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov Maryland Secures Federal Approval to Issue SNAP Emergency Allotments in October Emergency allotments will raise SNAP households’ monthly benefit amount to the…
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.
Maryland Awarded Federal Grant to Establish National Model for Foster Family Development
August 6, 2021 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov Maryland Awarded Federal Grant to Establish National Model for Foster Family Development Five Counties Selected by the Maryland Department of Human Services…
Office of Home Energy Programs in Allegany County Moves to County’s Department of Social Services Building
June 30, 2021 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov Office of Home Energy Programs in Allegany County Moves to County’s Department of Social Services Building New location designed to better serve…
