List/Grid DHS News Subscribe RSS feed of category DHS News
Queen Anne’s County Honors 2013 Foster Parents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (DENTON- JULY 9, 2013) Queen Anne’s County Department of Social Services honored its foster parents at an appreciation dinner at Kent Island Yacht Club in Chester. At…
Federal Government Awards Maryland $1.67 Million Bonus For Improving Food Stamp Payment Accuracy
Federal Government Awards Maryland $1.67 Million Bonus For Improving Food Stamp Payment Accuracy Maryland was the most improved state in the nation in FFY 2012 BALTIMORE, MD (June 25, 2013)—…
Women of Tomorrow Award Recognizes Achievements of Maryland’s Young Women
BALTIMORE, MD (June 20, 2013) – Today, the Maryland Commission for Women (MCW) will host its sixteenth annual Women of Tomorrow recognition ceremony at the Naval Academy — in Annapolis. Since…
First Lady Catherine O’Malley To Host Reception for New Foster Parents
Many have provided service for 5 years or less to Maryland’s vulnerable children Baltimore, MD (June 1, 2013) –- On Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Government…
Elder Abuse Prevention
Baltimore, MD (June 1, 2013) Every year, an estimated 2.1 million older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The National Center for Elder Abuse states that for…
HOME ENERGY PROGRAM PREPARES FOR NEW HEATING SEASON-SEEKS COMMENTS ON STATE PLANS
BALTIMORE – (May 30, 2013) The Maryland Department of Human Resources is seeking public comment on the 2014 Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) State Plans. The Maryland Energy Assistance Program…
Department of Human Resources Announces Award Recommendations for $191 Million Residential Child Care Contracts
BALTIMORE, MD (April 25, 2013)—The Department of Human Resources today announced the results of a competitive contracting process that will reshape Maryland’s child welfare service delivery system through 2016. The…
Frederick County Department of Social Services To Be Honored For Innovative Partnership Benefiting Area Foster Youth
Media Contact: Brian Schleter. 443-253-4204 brian.schleter@maryland.gov FREDERICK, MD (April 15, 2013) –– The Frederick County Department of Social Services and several of its community partners will be honored for creating a…
DHR Kicks-Off 13th Annual Information Fair Season With an Informational Expo
DHR to host over 30 public and private sector vendors for the free public event BALTIMORE: April 10, 2013 – The Department of Human Resources (DHR), the state’s social service…
