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Camp Connect provides opportunity for foster children to re-connect with siblings
BALTIMORE COUNTY (JUNE 17, 2011) – All too often, when children enter foster care they lose important connections not only with their school, neighborhood and friends, but with their brothers…
Local departments provide information to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority during regional day of service
WICOMICO CO.: (JUNE 6, 2011) – The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Cambridge Alumnae Chapter held a Regional Day of Service in partnership with the Tri-County and Mid-Shore Departments of…
Washington County Family Center wins $50K Barbara Bush Literacy Grant
WASHINGTON COUNTY: (MAY 26, 2011) – The Washington County Department of Social Services is pleased to announce that the Washington County Family Center was recently awarded a $50,000 grant by…
Baltimore City DSS names its 2011 Foster Parent 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…
Local Talbot County Businesses Assist Area Foster Parents With Tax Preparation
EASTON, MD – MAY 17, 2011. Two local Talbot County tax firms, H & R Block in Easton and Sump and Associates, recently assisted Talbot County foster parents and foster…
Washington County Child Support Unit Celebrates Parents
Parent’s Day Celebration– May and June 2011 At this time of year the Washington County Department of Social Services’ Child Support Unit has an annual tradition to celebrate Mothers’ and…
The Kent County News
Letter To The Editor Editor The Kent County News Dear Editor: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. This provides an opportunity to focus on ways in which we may all…
Maryland Observes National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Maryland Observes National Child Abuse Prevention Month Legislation provides new tool for combating egregious acts of child neglect BALTIMORE – During April, National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, and during…
DHR Experts Conduct Abuse And Neglect Workshops During National Association Of Social Workers’ Conference
BALTIMORE – Two Department of Human Resource policy experts will conduct workshops for both private and public sector social workers during the Maryland Chapter of the National Association of Social…
Several Child Welfare Bills to be Heard in the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, February 10, 2011
ANNAPOLIS – The Judiciary Committee of the Maryland House of Delegates will hold hearings on several bills that the Maryland Department of Human Resources has put forward to improve child…