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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…
Caroline County DSS Recognizes its Community Partners in Gingerbread
Denton, Md. ( February 7, 2012) The Caroline County Department of Social Services kicked off its 2012 Community Outreach efforts with the First Annual Gingerbread House competition. The Caroline Department…
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…
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 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…
Prince George’s DSS and Washington Redskins provide Thanksgiving turkeys to needy
Landover, MD (November 7, 2011) –The Prince George’s County Department of Social Services is partnering with the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation to provide the fixings for Thanksgiving dinner to local economically…
Pajama Drive for Frederick County Foster Children
The Frederick County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Frederick County Foster and Adoptive Parents Association are assisting local foster children just in time for the…
Prince George’s County to host the first Veterans Stand Down and Homeless Resource Day
One day, one stop, one goal: To provide resources to county veterans and homeless residents LANDOVER, MD – Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III along with Lt. Governor…