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Maryland Youths Invited To White House To Talk About Efforts To Improve Foster Care
Teens from Baltimore City and Harford, Prince George’s and Somerset Counties meet Vice President Biden, cast and crew of new movie “Annie” BALTIMORE, MD (Dec. 9, 2014)-On Monday, December 8,…
Department of Human Resources Announces Record Breaking Success in Finding Permanent Homes for Maryland’s Foster Children
Local departments of social services recognized during the sixth Place Matters Awards Luncheon BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (NOVEMBER 5, 2014) – The Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) highlighted the success of its local…
The Governor’s Office for Children Announces the Revision of the 2008 Maryland Child and Family Services Interagency Strategic Plan
The Governor’s Office for Children, on behalf of the Maryland Children’s Cabinet, would like to announce the launch of an interagency strategic planning process that will enable Maryland to update…
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…
