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The Kent County News
Letter To The Editor Editor The Kent County News Dear Editor: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. This provides an opportunity to focus on ways in which we may all…
Maryland Receives Federal Approval Of State Title Iv-E Plan
Approved plan is the first in the nation to both increase the age of support for foster children and provide a guardianship assistance program BALTIMORE – The federal Department of…
National Child Advocate Pat O’Brien Addresses Prince George’s County Department Of Social Services Staff At Training
“Your Greatest Gift Is To Serve Children” Advises O’Brien To Audience Of Over 200 LANDOVER, MD – The Prince George’s County Department of Social Services (PGCDSS) hosted nationally recognized adoption…
Prince George’s County Department Of Social Services Conducts First-Ever “Family Match Making” Event
LANDOVER, MD – The Prince George’s County Department of Social Services (PGCDSS) is employing innovation in securing permanent families for youth in foster care. The agency conducted its first-ever “Family…
Governor O’Malley Signs Bill Extending Free Tuition To Foster Children Until Age 25
BALTIMORE – During his first bill signing ceremony following the 2011 legislative session, Governor O’Malley signed into law HB 1208 Higher Education – Exemption from Tuition for Foster Care Recipients…
Over 200 People Attended Regional Foster Parent Training Conference
Over 200 People Attended Regional Foster Parent Training Conference Over 200 People Attended Regional Foster Parent Training Conference EASTON – The Spring Foster Parent Training Conference hosted by the Mid…
DHR Kicks-Off 11th Annual Information Fair Season
DHR Kicks-Off 11th Annual Information Fair Season BALTIMORE – The Department of Human Resources (DHR), the state’s social service provider, will for the 11th year deploy constituent services staff to…
Maryland Observes National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Maryland Observes National Child Abuse Prevention Month Legislation provides new tool for combating egregious acts of child neglect BALTIMORE – During April, National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, and during…
DHR Experts Conduct Abuse And Neglect Workshops During National Association Of Social Workers’ Conference
BALTIMORE – Two Department of Human Resource policy experts will conduct workshops for both private and public sector social workers during the Maryland Chapter of the National Association of Social…
Six Distinguished Women To Be Inducted Into The Maryland Women’s Hall Of Fame
Six Distinguished Women To Be Inducted Into The Maryland Women’s Hall Of Fame BALTIMORE –The Maryland Commission for Women will induct six accomplished women into the 26th annual Maryland…
