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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)…
Department of Human Resources Releases Draft Social Services Block Grant Report for 2014
Baltimore, MD (September 19, 2014) – The Department of Human Resources Draft Social Services Block Grant Report for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 is now available…