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Energy Assistance

The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) provides assistance with home heating bills. Limited assistance is available to replace broken or inefficient furnaces. The Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP) assists eligible low-income electric customers with their electric bills. Assistance is available whether you are an active customer or you are currently without service. Eligible electric customers  Read the Rest…

SNAP Program

The Food Supplement Program (FSP) formerly known as Food Stamps helps low-income households buy the food they need for good health. Everyone has the right to apply for FSP. For many applicants, we do not look at assets or resources when determining eligibility for FSP. Click here to download the Income Guidelines Applicants must file  Read the Rest…

Kinship Care

Strengthening & Preserving Family Ties (Project’s Goal: Accuracy, Clarity, and Consistency) The Maryland Department of Human Resources, in its commitment to vulnerable children and adults recognizes that children belong with families, especially their family of origin when possible. Nationally, Kinship Care is one of the fastest growing populations. The U.S. Census report reveals 4.5 million  Read the Rest…

Adoption

Adoption is a wonderful way to build a family. People who choose to adopt are very special. They have a strong belief that all children deserve a loving family to call their own. There are hundreds of children in Maryland that want nothing more than to become part of a loving stable family. The children  Read the Rest…

Foster Care

DHR places children in family foster homes or group-care settings while making important decisions about their future. Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Foster care provides short-term care and supportive services to children who are unable to live at home due to child abuse and neglect. DHR places children in family foster homes  Read the Rest…