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Washington County Office of Child Support Enforcement Creatively Boost Collections in 2012
The Washington County Department of Social Services collected and disbursed more than $15.1 million in child support payments to county families in the federal fiscal year ending Sept. 30th. Payments…
Washington County DSS staff volunteered at the Hope for Hagerstown event
Governor Martin O’Malley declared September 29, 2012 an interfaith Day of Service calling on all Marylanders to engage in community projects focused on ending hunger and protecting the environment. To…
Washington County DSS Wins Golden Fork Award
The State of Maryland’s Department of Human Resources awarded the Washington County Department of Social Services’ Family Investment Division with the coveted Golden Fork Award on July 24, 2012. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Picnic honors adoptive, foster families
Herald Mail: July 30, 2011 — Event was hosted by the Washington County Department of Social Services and the Washington County League of Foster and Adoptive Families
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…
Washington County Family Center wins $50K Barbara Bush Literacy Grant
WASHINGTON COUNTY: (MAY 26, 2011) – The Washington County Department of Social Services is pleased to announce that the Washington County Family Center was recently awarded a $50,000 grant by…