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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…
Department of Human Resources and Calvert County Commissioners name DSS director
Amye W. Scrivener brings years of experience and commitment to Calvert County community CALVERT COUNTY, MARYLAND (January 4, 2012) – The Maryland Department of Human Resources Secretary Ted Dallas and…
Secretary Dallas And DHR Staff To Kick Off Week Of Volunteerism In Support Of The Stronger Together Campaign
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (December 19, 2011) – This week, Secretary Dallas and Department of Human Resources (DHR) staff from across the state will be volunteering their time in support of Governor…
Department Of Human Resources Announces Sweeping Changes To Maryland’s Child Support Enforcement Administration
Increased accountability, reorganization will help Maryland become a national leader in support collection BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (December 19, 2011)– The Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) today announced the appointment of…
Maryland’s Local Departments of Social Services Celebrate National Adoption Day
Effort recognizes the more than 107,000 foster children awaiting adoption nationwide; celebrates the loving families who will provide them with a permanent home Baltimore, Maryland (November 18, 2011) – Tomorrow,…
Department of Human Resources highlights continued success in finding permanent homes for Maryland’s foster children
Local departments of social services recognized during the third Place Matters Awards Luncheon BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (November 15, 2011) – The Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) highlighted the success…
Child Abuse and Family Violence summit attracts over 140 attendees
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD – October 17, 2011- Over 140 people attended the Safe Place Child Abuse and Family Violence Summit sponsored by the Washington County Child Advocacy Center at Hagerstown…
Department of Human Resources highlights the negative impact of domestic violence on the well-being of children
An estimated 3.3 to 10 million children are at risk of being exposed to domestic violence each year BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (October 5, 2011) – Today and throughout the month of…
