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Department of Human Services

Contact DHS at 1-800-332-6347

TTY: 1-800735-2258

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    • Proposed Regulations
      • 07.02.07 – Child Protective Services—Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect
      • 07.02.09 – Kinship Care Program Standards
      • 07.02.25 – LDSS Resource Home Program Standards
      • 07.05.01 – License for Private Child Placement Agencies
      • 07.05.01 – License for Private Child Placement Agencies & 07.05.02 – Private Foster Care
      • 14.31.04 – Rate Setting for Child Care Providers
    • Procurement Tracking System (PTS) Public Dashboard
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    • Voluntary Resolution Agreement (February 3, 2025)
    • Documents
    • Enterprise Procurement, Accounting, and Contracting Efficiency (ePACE)
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      • Maryland’s Integrated Practice Model for Serving Children, Vulnerable Adults, and Families
      • Place Matters
      • SNAP Outreach Program
      • The Commission Through the Years
      • Two-Generation Family Economic Security Commission
      • Veterans Services Specialist Program
  • Safe Haven
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Report adult or child abuse or neglect at 1-800-91Prevent (1-800-917-7383)

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  • Child Support Administration
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
  • Applying For Energy Assistance?
  • Medical Assistance
  • Careers
  • Adult Services

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Abuse or Neglect

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  • Apply for benefits at Maryland Benefits
  • Am I eligible for free health care?
  • Continuing Journey Resource Manual
  • Estimate your Child Support Obligation
  • Maryland Community Services Locator
  • Notification of Petition for Guardianship and Adoption
  • Online Child Support Information

Safety and Protection

  • Report Neglect and Abuse
  • Report Fraud
  • Alternative Response
  • DHS Weapon Policy
  • Child Safety Brochure

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25 South Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-3303

1-800-332-6347TTY: 1-800735-2258

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Services

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  • Food Assistance (SNAP)
  • Child Support Services
  • Medical Assistance
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  • Child Protective Services
  • Adult Services

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