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Two Baltimore County teens receive the Women of Tomorrow Award
BALTIMORE ( JULY 1, 2011) – The Maryland Commission for Women (MCW) hosted its fourteenth annual Women of Tomorrow recognition ceremony on June 30, 2011 at the Maryland Yacht Club…
Golfers needed to tee up at the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Baltimore City foster teens
BALTIMORE (June 30, 2011) – Baltimore City Department of Social Services is hosting its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday August 16, 2011 at the Mount Pleasant Golf Course, 6001…
Department of Human Resources provides supports for teens transitioning from foster care
17th annual teen conference convened on campus of Frostburg State University BALTIMORE (JUNE 28, 2011) – In Maryland, there are approximately 4,141 youth in foster care over the age…
Energy customers in seven Maryland counties to benefit from $600,000 windfall
FREDERICK COUNTY (JUNE 24, 2011) Maryland’s Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) received $600,000 from The Potomac Edison Company to help offset energy costs for customers in the seven Maryland…
Secretary’s remarks:Sandtown Habitat for Humanity event
Background: The Sandtown Habitat for Humanity Annual Build week is in its 20th year. Staffs from DHR Central and its local departments of social services have faithfully participated in this…
Press Conference: Office of Home Energy Programs to receive funding from Potomac Edison to offset customer arrearages
Potomac Energy customers in seven Maryland jurisdictions to benefit from $600,000 BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland’s Office of Home Energy Program staff will receive $600,000, from representatives of Potomac Energy, during…
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…
Changes to the Child Care Subsidy Program in Frederick County
Frederick County: ( June 15, 2011) This winter, the Maryland Department of Education instituted a wait list for new applications for the Child Care Subsidy program (CCS). This program assists…
Charles County Department of Social Services to host first annual Father’s Day Banquet
BALTIMORE (JUNE 15, 2011) – The Charles County Department of Social Services will host a Father’s Day Banquet for approximately 50 current and former participants of the New Beginnings program…
Baltimore City DSS director brings attention to foster parenting older youth
BALTIMORE (JUNE 14, 2011) – Molly McGrath Tierney, director of the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS), will make a media appearance on Father’s Day to bring attention to…