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![Rotarians help furnish new foster family visitation center](https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dhr-logo-square.png)
Rotarians help furnish new foster family visitation center
Cecil Whig – Josh Sannon (July 25, 2011) Donations from the Elkton Rotary Club will help furnish the Cecil County Department of Social Services’ new foster family visitation center, set to…
![Experts Bring Attention To The Need For Foster Homes For Older Youth](https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dhr-logo-square.png)
Experts Bring Attention To The Need For Foster Homes For Older Youth
BALTIMORE – Over half of the children in foster care in Baltimore City are teenagers, but foster parents are reluctant to take them in.
![New Laws Help Foster Teens Achieve Independence](https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dhr-logo-square.png)
New Laws Help Foster Teens Achieve Independence
BALTIMORE, MD. (July 12, 2011) – Teenagers have two major milestones that they anxiously await: securing a drivers license and going to college. These milestones mark their transition from dependency…
![Golfers needed to tee up at the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Baltimore City foster teens](https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dhr-logo-square.png)
Golfers needed to tee up at the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Baltimore City foster teens
BALTIMORE (June 30, 2011) – Baltimore City Department of Social Services is hosting its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday August 16, 2011 at the Mount Pleasant Golf Course, 6001…
![Department of Human Resources provides supports for teens transitioning from foster care](https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dhr-logo-square.png)
Department of Human Resources provides supports for teens transitioning from foster care
17th annual teen conference convened on campus of Frostburg State University BALTIMORE (JUNE 28, 2011) – In Maryland, there are approximately 4,141 youth in foster care over the age…
![Baltimore City DSS director brings attention to foster parenting older youth](https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dhr-logo-square.png)
Baltimore City DSS director brings attention to foster parenting older youth
BALTIMORE (JUNE 14, 2011) – Molly McGrath Tierney, director of the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS), will make a media appearance on Father’s Day to bring attention to…
![Three DHR experts make media appearances to bring attention to critical issues](https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dhr-logo-square.png)
Three DHR experts make media appearances to bring attention to critical issues
BALTIMORE (JUNE 13, 2011) – Department of Human Resources’ programs experts will make media appearances to bring attention to Baltimore City Department of Social Services recruitment of foster parents willing…
![Western Maryland Departments of Social Services name their 2011 Foster Parents of the Year](https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dhr-logo-square.png)
Western Maryland Departments of Social Services name their 2011 Foster Parents 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…
![Metro Departments of Social Services Name their 2011 Foster Parents of the Year](https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dhr-logo-square.png)
Metro Departments of Social Services Name their 2011 Foster Parents 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…
![Northern Region Departments of Social Services Name their 2011 Foster Parents of the Year](https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dhr-logo-square.png)
Northern Region Departments of Social Services Name their 2011 Foster Parents 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…