Talbot County Department of Social Services Recruits Resource Homes for LGBTQIA+ Youth in Out-of-Home Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2024 Media Contact: Brian Schleter (he/him) brian.schleter@maryland.gov Talbot County Department of Social Services Recruits Resource Homes for LGBTQIA+ Youth in Out-of-Home Care EASTON, MD — Each May, during national Foster Care Awareness month, we recognize the unwavering contributions of resource families in Talbot County who open their hearts...
Maryland Department of Human Services Celebrates the Signing of New Laws That Advance the Well-Being of Children, Adults, and Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2024 Media Contact: Brian Schleter, Acting Director brian.schleter@maryland.gov Maryland Department of Human Services Celebrates the Signing of New Laws That Advance the Well-Being of Children, Adults, and Families ANNAPOLIS, MD — Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Rafael López and department leaders joined Governor Wes Moore,...
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...
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Staff Spotlight: Washington County DSS Raises Human Trafficking Awareness
Shining A Spotlight on the Great Work Occurring Across the State: Washington County DSS Pours Red Sand for Human Trafficking Awareness On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day (January 11), the…
Governor Hogan Announces Historic Investments in Public Health and Human Services, Record Funding For Local Health Departments
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Larry Hogan today announced that his Fiscal Year 2023 budget will include historic investments in public health, including record funding for the state’s local health departments….
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.
