List/Grid Yearly Archives: 2011

Southern Maryland Region Names Its 2011 Foster Parents of the Year

Southern Maryland Region Names Its 2011 Foster Parents of the Year

 BALTIMORE –  During May, which is Foster Care Month, Maryland recognizes local families who make a significant difference in the lives of children who are in need of a safe… Read more »

Baltimore City DSS names its 2011 Foster Parent of the Year

Baltimore City DSS names its 2011 Foster Parent of the Year

BALTIMORE: (May 25, 2011) – During May, which is Foster Care Month, Maryland recognizes local families who make a significant difference in the lives of children who are in need of… Read more »

Your neighbor may be suffering in silence: know the signs of elder abuse

Your neighbor may be suffering in silence: know the signs of elder abuse

BALTIMORE – The number of elderly continues to grow as baby boomers age and life expectancy continues to expand. Our mobile society has afforded individuals the opportunity to settle apart and away from their immediate family causing many to ultimately age away from loved ones.

Local Talbot County Businesses Assist Area Foster Parents With Tax Preparation

Local Talbot County Businesses Assist Area Foster Parents With Tax Preparation

EASTON, MD – MAY 17, 2011.  Two local Talbot County tax firms, H & R Block in Easton and Sump and Associates, recently assisted Talbot County foster parents and foster… Read more »

First Lady Judge Katie O’Malley To Honor Maryland’s Foster Parents

First Lady Judge Katie O’Malley To Honor Maryland’s Foster Parents

First Lady Judge Katie O’Malley To Honor Maryland’s Foster Parents Will join newly-named DHR Secretary to celebrate outstanding parents ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 13, 2011) – On Sunday, May 15, 2011… Read more »

Governor Martin O’Malley Announces Ted Dallas As Maryland Secretary Of Human Resources

Governor Martin O’Malley Announces Ted Dallas As Maryland Secretary Of Human Resources

[facebook] Governor Martin O’malley Announces Ted Dallas As Maryland Secretary Of Human Resources Governor Also Announces Additions To The Administration’s Senior Staff ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 12, 2011)–Governor Martin O’Malley today… Read more »

Washington County Child Support Unit Celebrates Parents

Washington County Child Support Unit Celebrates Parents

Parent’s Day Celebration– May and June 2011 At this time of year the Washington County Department of Social Services’ Child Support Unit has an annual tradition to celebrate Mothers’ and… Read more »

Over 48,000 Marylanders 65 And Older Live In Poverty

Over 48,000 Marylanders 65 And Older Live In Poverty

BALTIMORE – When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthdays. Today, over 38 million citizens are over 65 and over 9 percent of them live below the poverty line. In Maryland, a little over 8 percent of our 640 thousand older citizens are living in poverty.

DHR Staff Donate Over $300,000 To The 2010 Maryland Charity Campaign

DHR Staff Donate Over $300,000 To The 2010 Maryland Charity Campaign

BALTIMORE – Despite salary reductions, furlough days and the daily challenges of providing services to vulnerable and poverty stricken Marylanders, Department of Human Resources’ (DHR) staff still dug deep in… Read more »

Baltimore City Foster Parents Attend A Spring Brunch With Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

Baltimore City Foster Parents Attend A Spring Brunch With Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

Baltimore City Foster Parents Attend A Spring Brunch With Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake BALTIMORE – Foster parents are critical partners on the Baltimore City Department of Social Services’ (BCDSS) team, providing… Read more »

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