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Maryland Reduces Benefit Theft by 71% Following Rollout of Fraud-Resistant “Chip-and-Tap” EBT Cards, $2.2 Million in Taxpayer Dollars Saved

Governor Moore and the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced a significant decline in benefit theft and approximately $2.2 million saved for Maryland taxpayers, following the state’s successful transition to “chip-and-tap” Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards.

Governor Moore Announces Job Training Search Tool to Connect Marylanders with Opportunities and Safeguard Access to Benefits Amid Trump Administration Restrictions

Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of a new search tool designed to rapidly connect Marylanders with more than 900 job training programs, adult education opportunities, career schools and pathways, and workforce development programs.

How Maryland Ended its Use of Unlicensed Placements for Foster Youth

A recent nationwide survey, conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services and reported on by The Imprint, shared a compelling story well known to the child welfare community: Across the country, thousands of youth in out-of-home care are spending nights in hotels, agency offices and emergency rooms.

Governor Moore Announces Maryland SUN Bucks Program Feeds More than 600,000 Children for Third Consecutive Year, Fights Childhood Hunger

Governor Moore and the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced that, for the third year in a row, the Maryland SUN Bucks program has served more than 600,000 Maryland students.

Maryland Department of Human Services Effectively Transitions to Fraud-Resistant “Chip-and-Tap” EBT Cards

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) announced today that, as the state neared completion of its transition to fraud-resistant “chip-and-tap” Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards, fraud claims were dropping dramatically. DHS expects to share validated data on the reduction in fraud later this month.

How Maryland Is Cutting the Time Tax: 500,000 Hours and Counting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2026 Media Contact: Lilly Price, Press Secretary Email: [email protected] Phone: 443-965-1265 How Maryland Is Cutting the Time Tax: 500,000 Hours and Counting From a faster benefits application to automated enrollment, Maryland is reducing the time customers spend navigating government and putting more hours back in their day. “I wish the  Read the Rest…

Governor Moore Reinforces Commitment to Keep Marylanders Connected to SNAP and Medicaid Amid New Trump Administration Restrictions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2026 Media Contact: Lilly Price, Press Secretary Email: [email protected] Phone: 443-965-1265 Governor Moore Reinforces Commitment to Keep Marylanders Connected to SNAP and Medicaid Amid New Trump Administration Restrictions ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today joined the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) and Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to  Read the Rest…

For the First Time, Half of Maryland’s Youngest Children in Foster Care are Living with Family

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2026 Media Contact: Lilly Price, Press Secretary [email protected] Phone: 443-965-1265 For the First Time, Half of Maryland’s Youngest Children in Foster Care are Living with Family ANNAPOLIS, MD — In honor of National Kinship Care Month this September, Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) are  Read the Rest…

Six New Counties Join Maryland Department of Human Services’ Benefit Navigator Corps Under Maryland Service Year Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2026 Media Contact: Marty McGowan, Public Affairs Specialist Email: [email protected] Phone: 667-304-6466 Six New Counties Join Maryland Department of Human Services’ Benefit Navigator Corps Under Maryland Service Year Program Baltimore, MD — The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced the expansion of its Benefit Navigators Corps as part  Read the Rest…

07.03.25.04 Critical Medical Needs Program – Application Process

The Department of Human Services is proposing regulatory changes to the Critical Medical Needs Program (CMNP) to reduce access barriers and expedite emergency utility assistance for medically vulnerable households. The proposed regulations were published in the September 4, 2026, issue of the Maryland Register, an online copy is available here: Notice of Proposed Action. The  Read the Rest…

Governor Moore Featured in New Ad Campaign Urging SUN Bucks Families to Use Their Benefits Before They Expire

August 26, 2026 Governor Moore Featured in New Ad Campaign Urging SUN Bucks Families to Use Their Benefits Before They Expire ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Moore and the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced a new ad campaign encouraging families to utilize their Maryland SUN Bucks benefits before they expire. Last summer, Maryland  Read the Rest…

Governor Moore Unveils New Ad Campaign Highlighting New Fraud-Resistant EBT Cards

August 24, 2026 Governor Moore Unveils New Ad Campaign Highlighting New Fraud-Resistant EBT Cardss ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Moore today announced the next phase of the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) campaign to encourage Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cardholders to transition to new, more secure, fraud-resistant “chip-and-tap” cards. “Everywhere we go, we hear from  Read the Rest…

Moore-Miller Administration Launches Effort to Connect SNAP Customers to State’s Largest-Ever Workforce Development Network as Trump Administration Cuts Food Assistance

Media Contact: August 7, 2026 Lilly Price, Press Secretary [email protected] Phone: 443-965-1265 Moore-Miller Administration Launches Effort to Connect SNAP Customers to State’s Largest-Ever Workforce Development Network as Trump Administration Cuts Food Assistance ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Moore today announced the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) launched a new interactive tool to connect Supplemental Nutrition  Read the Rest…

After a 57-Year Career with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Legal Eagle James (Jim) Becker Retires

July 30, 2026 Baltimore, MD — After 57 years of dedicated service to children, families and vulnerable adults in Baltimore, James (Jim) Becker, Principal Counsel & Division Director for the Baltimore City Department of Social Services’ (BCDSS) Legal Services Division, has retired, effective June 30, 2026. James (Jay) Ruffin has been appointed Acting Principal Counsel.  Read the Rest…

Governor Moore Touts Strategies to Fight Back Against Federal Changes Driving Marylanders off of Food Assistance

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Moore today highlights new data released by the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) that demonstrates the impact of new federal restrictions on Marylanders’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Following the federal changes that took effect on Nov. 1, 2025, at least 35,861 Marylanders subject to the rules have lost  Read the Rest…

Governor Moore Announces the Statewide Rollout of More Secure, Fraud-Resistant ‘Chip-and-Tap’ EBT Cards

ANNAPOLIS, MD— Governor Moore today announced the statewide rollout of new, highly secure Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards equipped with Europay, Mastercard, and Visa (EMV) chip-and-tap technology from the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS). Maryland is now the fourth state in the country to successfully adopt these modern security protocols designed to better protect  Read the Rest…

Behind Every SNAP Case Is a Human Story

Maryland’s investment in caseworkers, technology, and better systems has driven historic progress in payment accuracy. New federal penalties threaten to undermine the very improvements that made that progress possible. Last month, I sat in a room filled with frontline Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) caseworkers at a Payment Accuracy Summit, one of four regional training  Read the Rest…

Governor Moore Announces Energy Assistance Programs to Lower Utility Bills for 200,000 Maryland Households

Media Contact: July 2, 2026 Lilly Price, Press Secretary [email protected] Phone: 443-965-1265 Governor Moore Announces Energy Assistance Programs to Lower Utility Bills for 200,000 Maryland Households ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced approximately 200,000 Maryland households will receive increased help with their energy bills this year under a major expansion of the state’s  Read the Rest…

Governor Moore Announces Maryland SUN Bucks Launch for 2026

Media Contact: June 29, 2026 Lilly Price, Press Secretary [email protected] Phone: 443-965-1265 Governor Moore Announces Maryland SUN Bucks Launch for 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Moore today announced the launch of the 2026 Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (SEBT) program, building on the historic success of last year’s initiative. Known as Maryland SUN Bucks, this vital  Read the Rest…

Maryland Delivers Nation-Leading Turnaround in SNAP Payment Accuracy

Media Contact: June 25, 2026 Lilly Price, Press Secretary [email protected] Phone: 443-965-1265 Maryland Delivers Nation-Leading Turnaround in SNAP Payment Accuracy Since 2022, State Has Cut SNAP Payment Error Rate by Nearly Two-Thirds Baltimore, MD — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Maryland reduced its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rate  Read the Rest…

Baltimore City DSS, UM School of Dentistry Partner to Brighten Healthy Smiles For Youth in Foster Care

May 14, 2026 Baltimore City DSS, UM School of Dentistry Partner to Brighten Healthy Smiles For Youth in Foster Care Baltimore, MD — The Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) today announced a new formal partnership with the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UM SOD) to ensure children and youth experiencing out-of-home care  Read the Rest…

Maryland’s Transition to More Secure, Easier to Use EBT Cards Starts This Weekend

Media Contact: May 14, 2026 Lilly Price, Press Secretary [email protected] Phone: 443-965-1265 Maryland’s Transition to More Secure, Easier to Use EBT Cards Starts This Weekend Scheduled system downtime means customers should plan ahead on Sunday, May 17. Baltimore, MD — The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) is excited to announce the rollout of new,  Read the Rest…

Targeted Outreach Narrows SNAP Enrollment Gap for Maryland SUN Bucks Families

Media Contact: March 19, 2026 Lilly Price, Press Secretary [email protected] Phone: 443-965-1265 Targeted Outreach Narrows SNAP Enrollment Gap for Maryland SUN Bucks Families A new report highlights how a text campaign connected 2,700 households to food assistance and strengthened efforts to combat childhood poverty. Baltimore, MD — More than 2,700 Maryland households across all 24  Read the Rest…

Maryland Department of Human Services Launches Text Messaging Campaign to Connect Marylanders to Tax Credits

Texts are part of the Earned It Campaign – a cross-government initiative to increase economic mobility through increased uptake of state tax credits  – worth up to $4,000 per family Media Contact: March 25, 2026 Lilly Price, Press Secretary [email protected] Phone: 443-965-1265 Baltimore, MD — The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) will send a  Read the Rest…

Governor Moore Announces Additional Reforms to Maryland’s Foster Care System to Better Serve Young People with Complex Needs

Media Contact: March 18, 2026 Lilly Price, Press Secretary [email protected] Phone: 443-965-1265 Governor Moore Announces Additional Reforms to Maryland’s Foster Care System to Better Serve Young People with Complex Needs Annapolis, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced additional reforms to enhance service, oversight, and capacity in Maryland’s foster care system. Through contracts approved during  Read the Rest…

Maryland Commission for Women Announces 2026 Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees

Media Contact: March 13, 2026 Lilly Price, Press Secretary [email protected] Phone: 443-965-1265 Honorees will be recognized during Women’s History Month for leadership across public service, health, science, and advocacy. Baltimore, MD — The Maryland Commission for Women has named eight extraordinary women to the 2026 class of the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame, honoring trailblazers   Read the Rest…

Maryland Offers Support as Trump Administration’s New SNAP Work Requirements Begin to Impact Customers this March

Media Contact: March 3, 2026 Lilly Price, Press Secretary [email protected] Phone: 443-965-1265 Maryland Offers Support as Trump Administration’s New SNAP Work Requirements Begin to Impact Customers this March Residents are urged to review eligibility as expanded federal work requirements will impact up to 80,000 Marylanders. Balitmore, MD — Beginning this month, the first wave of  Read the Rest…

Baltimore City Department of Social Services Office Opens Inside Baltimore City MVA Branch

Media Contact: Feb 25, 2026 Lilly Price Press Secretary [email protected] Baltimore City Department of Social Services Office Opens Inside Baltimore City MVA Branch BALTIMORE, MD (February 25, 2026) — Maryland residents now have a new way to access essential government services in one convenient location. The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) today  Read the Rest…

Governor Moore Announces Maryland Department of Human Services Leadership Transition

Media Contact: Feb 16, 2026 Lilly Price Press Secretary [email protected] Governor Moore Announces Maryland Department of Human Services Leadership Transition Annapolis, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced a leadership transition within the Maryland Department of Human Services. Secretary Rafael López will conclude his tenure as secretary effective Feb. 23. Deputy Secretary Gloria Brown Burnett  Read the Rest…

Maryland Deploys New Technology to Connect More Children in Foster Care with Family

Media Contact: Feb 11, 2026 Lilly Price Press Secretary [email protected] Maryland Deploys New Technology to Connect More Children in Foster Care with Family New Partnership Builds on Success of Landmark Kinship Law and the Department of Human Services’ Family Matters Philosophy in Placing Hundreds of Maryland Youth with Kin in 2025 Baltimore, MD — Today,  Read the Rest…

Assistance Available to Help Marylanders as Bitter Cold Persists

Media Contact: Feb 6, 2026 Lilly Price Press Secretary [email protected] Assistance Available to Help Marylanders as Bitter Cold Persists Baltimore, MD — Maryland is under an Extreme Cold Warning from Saturday to Sunday in many jurisdictions. As temperatures across the state are forecasted to stay bitterly cold, the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) reminds  Read the Rest…

Maryland Secures AI Grants to Strengthen Delivery of Public Services

Media Contact: Nov 14, 2025 Lilly Price Press Secretary [email protected] Maryland Secures AI Grants to Strengthen Delivery of Public Services ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced that Maryland state agency projects are receiving two grants—totaling more than $2.6 million over two years—that will fund artificial intelligence (AI) projects to remove barriers and help  Read the Rest…

Governor Moore Announces More Than 220,000 Maryland Benefits Applications Completed Since July Launch

Media Contact: Nov 14, 2025 Lilly Price Press Secretary [email protected] Governor Moore Announces More Than 220,000 Maryland Benefits Applications Completed Since July Launch ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced that Marylanders have completed more than 220,000 applications for critical benefits through the Maryland Benefits One Application, a mobile-friendly tool that helps customers apply  Read the Rest…

Maryland SNAP Benefits to Resume at 100% November 18

Media Contact: Nov 14, 2025 Lilly Price Press Secretary [email protected] Customers Will Still Receive Help Before Regular Benefits Resume Thanks to Governor Moore’s Emergency Order Annapolis, MD — Today, the Maryland Department of Human Services announced Maryland will issue 100% of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to customers based on the regular benefits  Read the Rest…

Maryland Will Issue State Supplemental Benefit Starting November 11 to Protect SNAP Customers

Media Contact: Nov 07, 2025 Lilly Price Press Secretary [email protected] The Moore-Miller Administration State Supplemental Benefit Will Help SNAP Customers Buy Food as the Trump Shutdown Drags On Annapolis, MD — Today, the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that, as a result of Governor Moore’s November 3 emergency order, Maryland SNAP customers can  Read the Rest…

Maryland Department of Human Services Moves To Secure Vital Benefits and Safeguard Taxpayer Dollars

Media Contact: October 22, 2025 Lilly Price Press Secretary [email protected] Maryland Department of Human Services Moves To Secure Vital Benefits and Safeguard Taxpayer Dollars Annapolis, MD —The Board of Public Works today approved a contract from the Maryland Department of Human Services to protect Marylanders from the growing threat of benefit theft. The move makes  Read the Rest…

Trump Administration Shutdown Will Impact Marylanders’ Benefits

Media Contact: October 22, 2025 Lilly Price Press Secretary [email protected] Trump Administration Shutdown Will Impact Marylanders’ Benefits Annapolis, MD — The continued Trump Administration shutdown threatens vital benefits for Maryland children and families. SNAP benefits are available through October 31, 2025. If the shutdown does not end by the end of this month and the  Read the Rest…

Governor Moore Announces Record Service and Investment in Combating Child Hunger Through Maryland SUN Bucks in 2025

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced that Maryland’s Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program, known as Maryland SUN Bucks, served a record 604,869 students between June and August 2025—18,000 more than at the end of August 2024. The $72.5 million in SUN Bucks benefits administered marks the largest investment in combating childhood hunger during  Read the Rest…

OS/MLSP-25-500-S

AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER: OS/MLSP-25-500-S Issue Date: September 16, 2025 Pre-Proposal Conference: Oct. 3rd, 2025 at 10:00AM Pre-Proposal Conference Location: Virtual Questions Due Date and Time: Oct. 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Proposal Due Date: Oct. 16, 2025 at 3 am Local Time

Daily Record Names Baltimore City Department of Social Services Director Brandi Stocksdale One of Maryland’s 2025 Most Admired CEOs

Media Contact: September 3, 2025 Lilly Price Press Secretary [email protected] Award recognizes Stocksdale’s leadership in providing safety net services for approximately one in three city residents each year Baltimore, MD — The Daily Record has named Baltimore City Department of Social Services Director Brandi Stocksdale as one of Maryland’s 2025 Most Admired CEOs. Most Admired  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Directory of New Hires – CSA/MSDNH/25-001-S

AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER: CSA/MSDNH/25-001-S Issue Date: August 18, 2025 Pre-Proposal Conference: Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 12:30pm to 2:00 pm Local Time Pre-Proposal Conference Location: Virtual Questions Due Date and Time: Friday, August 29, 2025, 2:00pm Local Time Proposal Due Date: Friday, October 24, 2025, 2:00pm Local Time

Maryland SUN Bucks Return for Summer 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2025 Media Contact: Lillian Price, Press Secretary Email: [email protected] Phone: 443-965-1265 Maryland SUN Bucks Return for Summer 2025 BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) announces the return of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program, known as Maryland SUN Bucks, from June through August 2025. Maryland SUN  Read the Rest…

Residential Child Care Services

Residential beds must be available by: April 1, 2026 Comments will be accepted through: June 27, 2025 A public hearing has not been scheduled Proposals are to be submitted to [email protected] with 21 days from the date notice of the SON is published in the Maryland Register

Maryland Department of Human Services, Allegany County Department of Social Services, offers support following flash flooding in Western Maryland

Media Contact: May 16, 2025 Contact: Lillian Price Press Secretary Maryland Department of Human Services [email protected] Maryland Department of Human Services, Allegany County Department of Social Services, offers support following flash flooding in Western Maryland Baltimore, MD — In response to severe flash flooding that impacted Western Maryland on May 13, the Maryland Department of  Read the Rest…

DHS Launches New Interactive Data Dashboards to Enhance Transparency and Accountability for Services to Children and Families

Media Contact: March 7, 2025 Contact: Lillian Price Press Secretary Maryland Department of Human Services [email protected] DHS Launches New Interactive Data Dashboards to Enhance Transparency and Accountability for Services to Children and Families Baltimore, MD — The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) launched live, interactive data dashboards on March 7 as part of its  Read the Rest…

Maryland Department of Human Services Announces Creation of Data Office

Media Contact: January 24, 2025 Lilly Price [email protected] Maryland Department of Human Services Announces Creation of Data Office Baltimore, MD — The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) announces the creation of the DHS Data Office. This office is designed to modernize the agency’s data collection and public reporting across its various programs and divisions.  Read the Rest…

SSA/OTOSW-24-001-S – One-To-One (1:1) Support Services

AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER: SSA/OTOSW-24-001-S Issue Date: December 30, 2024 Pre-Proposal Conference: January 14, 2024, at 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Local Time Questions Due Date and Time: January 20, 2024, at 12:00 PM Local Time Proposal Due Date: February 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM Local Time

07.05.01 – License for Private Child Placement Agencies

07.05.01 – License for Private Child Placement Agencies – These regulations have been revised to incorporate legal changes and required practice adjustments. Additionally, they have been reworded to facilitate smoother license monitoring procedures. The revisions provide more clarity as to the monitoring expectations and make the standards more measurable. Please send public comments to [email protected].  Read the Rest…

Governor Moore Announces New Mobile-Friendly Tool to Streamline Benefits Access for Marylanders

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of Maryland’s Unified Benefits Screener, a joint initiative between the Maryland Departments of Human Services, Health, and Information Technology to streamline benefit access. The new screener—the state’s first interagency online tool developed with a person-centered and mobile-first design—allows Marylanders to quickly and easily check their eligibility for Medicaid,  Read the Rest…

SSA/CMPS-23-001-S – Community Based Prevention Support Services

AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER: SSA/CMPS-23-001-S Issue Date: November 26, 2024 Pre-Proposal Conference: December 5, 2024, at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Local Time Questions Due Date and Time: December 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM Local Time Proposal Due Date: January 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM Local Time

Governor Moore Announces Maryland SUN Bucks Helps Feed More Than 586k Children

Maryland SUN Bucks represents the state’s largest investment in ending childhood hunger during the summer. SUN Bucks ensures that our children remain healthy as they learn and grow. We are proud to have launched such a comprehensive, inter-agency effort aimed at ensuring no child in Maryland ever goes hungry. Read Governor Wes Moore’s Press Release  Read the Rest…

Maryland Increases Food Benefit for Older Adults

Media Contact: Lilly Price [email protected] (443) 965-1265 Maryland Increases Food Benefit for Older Adults Baltimore — Beginning October 1, Maryland will increase the minimum monthly grocery-buying benefit for eligible Marylanders aged 60 and older to $50. This change comes as part of Senate Bill 35 of 2024, which lowered the eligibility age from 62 to  Read the Rest…

Maryland Department of Human Services Internship Opportunities

Internship Opportunities Make a Difference Where It Truly Matters! Are you a passionate graduate or law student eager to make a real impact? Apply now to the Department of Human Services for an internship with our Government Affairs or Public Policy divisions. As an intern, you’ll ….. Engage in Meaningful Work: Dive into meaningful projects  Read the Rest…

Charles County Department of Social Services Launches Clifford House of Hope: A New Resource for Out-of-Home Care

October, 2024 Media Contact: Lilly Price [email protected] Charles County Department of Social Services Launches Clifford House of Hope: A New Resource for Out-of-Home Care Charles County, MD – The Charles County Department of Social Services (CCDSS) proudly announces the Clifford House of Hope, a visitation community for families receiving services to develop essential life skills  Read the Rest…

Maryland Department of Human Services Unveils New Logo

July 1, 2024 Media Contact: Brian Schleter [email protected] Maryland Department of Human Services Unveils New Logo BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) is excited to unveil a new logo effective July 1, 2024. This logo closely aligns with Maryland state branding across other state of Maryland agencies. Primary Logo Secondary Logo  Read the Rest…

Automated Financial System Maintenance and Enhancements- OTHS/OTHS-24-059-S

AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER: OTHS/OTHS-24-059-S Issue Date: April 3, 2024 Pre-Proposal Conference: April 15, 2024, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Local Time Questions Due Date and Time: April 18, 2024 at 5:00 pm Local Time Proposal Due Date: May 1, 2024 at 5:00 pm Local Time

MD State Disbursement Unit Services – CSA/SDU/24-001-S

AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER: CSA/SDU/24-001-S Issue Date: March 6, 2024 Pre-Proposal Conference: March 19, 2024, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Local Time Questions Due Date and Time: April 11, 2024, at 12.00 pm Local Time Proposal Due Date: July 15, 2024 at 3:00 pm Local Time

One-On-One Support Services

AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER: MULTI/CWS-23-176-S Issue Date: January 8, 2024 Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference: January 18, 2024 Local Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm Questions Due Date and Time: January 26, 2024 @ 3:00 PM Proposal Due Date: March 1, 2024 @ 3:00pm local time

14.31.04 – Rate Setting for Child Care Providers

SCOPE These regulations have been revised to facilitate the establishment of classes of direct care and clinical care, the determination of rates for Residential Child Care (RCC) programs based on such classes, and an updated rate setting methodology. The revisions apply to residential services licensed by the Department of Human Services, Department of Juvenile Services,  Read the Rest…

Privatization of Child Support Services in Baltimore City

AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER: CSA/PR-24-001-S Issue Date: 8/2/2023 Pre-Proposal Conference: 8/17/2023, at 11:00 AM Local Time Questions Due Date and Time: 8/29/2023, at 5:00 PM Local Time Proposal Due Date: 11/17/2023, at 5:00 PM Local Time

Customer Service Center

AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER: OS/CSC-22-001-S Issue Date: 8/1/2023 Pre-Proposal Conference: 8/8/2023, at 2:30 PM Local Time Questions Due Date and Time: 9/26/2023, at 5:00 PM Local Time Proposal Due Date: 10/06/2023, at 5:00 PM Local Time

State Genetic Paternity Testing Services

AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER: CSA/DNA/23-001 S Issue Date: 10/25/2022 Pre-Proposal Conference: 11/18/2022, at 2:00 PM Local Time Questions Due Date and Time: 12/8/2022, at 2:00 PM Local Time Proposal Due Date: 12/8/2022, at 2:00 PM Local Time

PA2E – Ribbon Cutting KINGSWRAP, LLC

Dalton Mackall, Owner of Kings Wraps, LLC and graduate of the Fall 2021 PA2E class, celebrated the opening of his custom car wrapping business in Huntingtown, Maryland on Monday, August 8, 2022. Dalton, Wendy Tonic (DHS), Bill Hittie (SBDC Consultant) and the Calvert Chamber all worked collaboratively to ensure Dalton’s success in the program as  Read the Rest…

Interagency Family Preservation Services

AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER: FCDSS/CW-22-001-S SOLICITATION TITLE: Interagency Family Preservation Services Issue Date: September 27, 2021 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE DATE HELD: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2021 -TIME : 10:00AM Proposal Due Date: October 29, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Substance Use Disorder Webinars and Trainings

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) partners with organizations to provide webinars on a range of topics related to substance abuse and use. This link provides recordings of past webinars including handouts and slides. https://ncsacw.samhsa.gov/training/videos-and-webinars/webinars.aspx Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) practitioner training portal offers links to free and at-a-cost  Read the Rest…

Janitorial Services

AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER: CRRL/LGA 20-017-S Issue Date: Monday, February 3, 2020 Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, February 12, at 11:00 AM Bid Due Date: Wednesday, March 11, at 11:00 AM Bid Opening Date Wednesday, March 11, at 2:00 PM

Unarmed Guard Services

AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER: SCDSS/SG-20-001-S Issue Date: Thursday, November 7, 2019 Bid Due Date: Monday, November 19, 2019 at 10:30 am Bid Opening Date Monday, November 18, 2019 at 11:30 am

Unarmed Guard Services

AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER: OTHS/OTHS/20.024.S Issue Date: Thursday, November 7, 2019 Bid Due Date: Monday, November 18, 2019 at 10:00 am Local Time Bid Opening Date: Monday, November 18, 2019 at 11:00 am Local Time

Frederick Entrepreneur Achieves Greater Success After Completing the Maryland Department of Human Services’ Public Assistance to Entrepreneurship Program

Frederick, MD — The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Frederick County Department of Social Services honored a Frederick entrepreneur on August 7, 2019, for her remarkable business achievements nine months after completing the agency’s Public Assistance to Entrepreneurship Program (PA2E).