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Julie Kreit named Washington County DSS 2012 Social Worker of the Year
Julie Kreit, a Family Services Caseworker II at the Washington County Department of Social Services, has been recognized by the Maryland Department of Human Resources as the Washington County’s 2012…
DHR Kicks-Off 12th Annual Information Fair Season With an Informational Expo
DHR to host over thirty-eight public and private sector vendors for the free public event BALTIMORE: April 10, 2012 – The Department of Human Resources (DHR), the state’s social service…
Cecil County child advocacy center earns re-accreditation from National Children’s Alliance
National Children’s Alliance recognizes Cecil County Child Advocacy Center for its ongoing delivery of high quality and effective services to child abuse victims through accreditation The Cecil County Child Advocacy…
Charles County Department of Social Services launches food drive in response to food bank shortage
“If you can, please make a donation. In the wealthiest state in the nation, no one should ever go hungry.” BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (March 9, 2012) – Today, Friday, March 9,…
Talbot County Department of Social Services Share Child Support Successes Through Community Lunch ‘n Learns
The Talbot County Department of Social Services’ Child Support Program is offering a series of “Lunch ‘n Learns …A Conversation About Child Support,” throughout the community to promote program…
Potlucks at Easton Family YMCA Offer Newly Licensed Foster Parents Support
Several new foster parents have been licensed in Talbot County following recent PRIDE (Parents Resource for Information, Development, and Education) trainings. PRIDE, a model for the development and support of…
Six Distinguished Women to be Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame
BALTIMORE – (February 13, 2012) The Maryland Commission for Women will induct six accomplished women into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30…
Washington County Department of Social Services Encourages Eligible County Residents to Apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit
Credit supports working families; can save up to $5,571 per family Hagerstown, Maryland – Today, the Washington County Department of Social Services (WCDSS) announced that it is encouraging eligible Washington…
Department of Human Resources Announces Largest Child Support Collection in Maryland History
Nearly $400,000 in overdue payments collected from a single parent underscores Maryland’s progress in reforming child support collections BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (January 30, 2012) – Today, the Department of Human Resources…
Crib Crawl Sponsors Needed
Safe sleeping practices – ensuring that babies sleep by themselves, on their backs, and in a safe crib or bassinet – are simple common sense approaches that help save lives…
