DHS Launches New Interactive Data Dashboards to Enhance Transparency and Accountability for Services to Children and Families
Media Contact: March 7, 2025 Contact: Lillian Price Press Secretary Maryland Department of Human Services lillian.price@maryland.gov DHS Launches New Interactive Data Dashboards to Enhance Transparency and Accountability for Services to Children and Families Baltimore, MD — The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) launched live, interactive data dashboards on March 7 as...
Maryland Department of Human Services Announces Creation of Data Office
Media Contact: January 24, 2025 Lilly Price lillian.price@maryland.gov Maryland Department of Human Services Announces Creation of Data Office Baltimore, MD — The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) announces the creation of the DHS Data Office. This office is designed to modernize the agency’s data collection and public reporting across its various programs and divisions....
Governor Moore Announces New Mobile-Friendly Tool to Streamline Benefits Access for Marylanders
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of Maryland’s Unified Benefits Screener, a joint initiative between the Maryland Departments of Human Services, Health, and Information Technology to streamline benefit access. The new screener—the state’s first interagency online tool developed with a person-centered and mobile-first design—allows Marylanders...
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Washington County DSS Volunteer Receives Honor from the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism
PRESS RELEASE DATE: October 16, 2014 CONTACT PERSON: L. Bruce Massey Asst. Director for Administration Tel: 240-420-2510 Fax: 240-420-2125 Helen Baker, a volunteer at Washington County Department of Social Services…
Ebola Virus Disease – General Information
What is Ebola virus disease? Ebola virus disease is a severe, often fatal, viral disease. For the most current information regarding Ebola and outbreaks caused by Ebola, visit http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/. What…
DHR, University of Maryland School of Social Work To Use a $1.25 Million Federal Grant To Combat Human Trafficking
Oct. 8, 2014 (BALTIMORE, MD)—The Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) will use a new $1.25 million federal grant to increase…
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…
Maryland Receives $3.4 Million Performance Bonus for Improving Access to SNAP Program
State ranks 2nd in the nation for helping low-income citizens gain access to federal food supplement benefits October 6, 2014 (BALTIMORE, MD)—Maryland earned a $3.4 million bonus incentive payment from…
Maryland Commission for Women Develops 2014 – 2015 Agenda
Baltimore, MD (October 3, 2014): This fall, the Maryland Commission for Women (MCW) met in Annapolis to deliberate the status of Maryland women and to establish its 2014-2015 agenda. Senator…
WCDSS Hosts Community Partner Open House
PRESS RELEASE DATE: September 30, 2014 CONTACT PERSON: L. Bruce Massey Personnel and Public Relations Tel: 240-420-2510 Fax: 240-420-2125 The Washington County Department of Social Services hosted a Community Partner…
Maryland Awarded Five-Year $650 Million Federal Demonstration Project to Improve Child Safety, Prevent Abuse and Reduce Need for Foster Care
Media Contacts: Nina Smith, Governor’s Office: 410-974-2316 Lauren Gibbs, Lt. Governor’s Office: (410) 260-3847 Brian Schleter, Department of Human Resources: (410) 767-8944 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BALTIMORE, MD (SEPTEMBER 30, 2014)…
