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...
Governor Moore Announces Maryland SUN Bucks Helps Feed More Than 586k Children
Maryland SUN Bucks represents the state’s largest investment in ending childhood hunger during the summer. SUN Bucks ensures that our children remain healthy as they learn and grow. We are proud to have launched such a comprehensive, inter-agency effort aimed at ensuring no child in Maryland ever goes hungry. Read Governor Wes Moore’s Press Release Learn more with our SUN...
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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…
University of Maryland, Baltimore Update on Accellion Data Incident
June 25, 2021 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Update on Accellion Data Incident Baltimore, MD – As previously announced, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)…
Media Advisory: Maryland Officials & Non-Profits Unite to Combat Elder Financial Abuse
Maryland, along with states across the country, has experienced a significant increase in the number of financial exploitation cases over the last few years, particularly those involving seniors. Exploitation occurs…
Maryland Commission for Women Releases Study on Status of Maryland Women
June 11, 2021 Media Contact: Judith Vaughan-Prather judith.vaughan-prather@maryland.gov Maryland Commission for Women Releases Study on Status of Maryland Women The Maryland Commission for Women released Maryland Women: A Status Report,…
MD Department of Health Informational Webinar: Adolescent Hospital Overstay Program Grant Initiative
MDHS is working to develop a grant initiative to provide enhanced funding in support of short-term residential treatment bridging services for adolescent patients experiencing extended hospital stays.
