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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2024 Media Contact: Brittany Marshall [email protected] ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of Maryland SUN Bucks, a new program to help families buy groceries for eligible school-aged children during the summer months. Building on the state’s existing Summer Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program, Maryland SUN Read the Rest…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2024 Media Contact: Brian Schleter [email protected] BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), the state’s primary social services provider, is relocating its statewide administrative offices from 311 West Saratoga Street, to a modern space that will allow the department to better serve Marylanders. Our new office address Read the Rest…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2024 Media Contact: Brian Schleter [email protected] EASTON, MD — May is National Foster Care Month, and the Talbot County Department of Social Services is raising awareness about the need for caring individuals and families to provide affirming care to a growing number of youth placed in out-of-home care, or foster Read the Rest…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2024 Media Contact: Brian Schleter (he/him) [email protected] EASTON, MD — Each May, during national Foster Care Awareness month, we recognize the unwavering contributions of resource families in Talbot County who open their hearts and homes to children who have experienced abuse and neglect. The Talbot County Department of Social Services Read the Rest…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2024 Media Contact: Brian Schleter, Acting Director [email protected] Maryland Department of Human Services Celebrates the Signing of New Laws That Advance the Well-Being of Children, Adults, and Families ANNAPOLIS, MD — Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Rafael López and department leaders joined Governor Wes Moore, Maryland Senate President Read the Rest…
April 25, 2024 Media Contact: Brian Schleter, Acting Director [email protected] Youth will receive new luggage to transport personal belongings when entering care or moving locations BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) joined with Gov. Wes Moore and Maryland General Assembly leaders for the signing into law of HB542/SB668, which affirms the Read the Rest…
Media Contact: Brian Schleter, Acting Director [email protected] (EASTON, MD – April 5, 2024) Talbot County Department of Social Services recently held an in-person training for resource parents on car seat safety and infant massage. The training was provided by Rachael Crawford, RN, Maternal Child Health at the Talbot County Health Department, and Stephanie Blades, RN, Read the Rest…
Media Contact: Brian Schleter, Acting Director [email protected] Amber Washington, Deputy Director [email protected] Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Human Services is pleased to announce the selection of Ariana Kelly as the new Executive Director of the Maryland Commission for Women (MCW). Ariana’s passion for social justice and advocacy for women’s rights make her the Read the Rest…
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore today announced the Maryland Council on Innovation and Impact members. Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor on Innovation and Impact Jonny Dorsey will serve as chair. Lisa Hamilton, Mark Lerner, Rachel Garbow Monroe, and Darren Walker will serve as honorary co-chairs. “To win the decade, we need to work in Read the Rest…
Media Contact: Brian Schleter [email protected] Calvert County Officials Sign An Agreement To Enhance The Protection, Safety and Well-being of Children PRINCE FREDERICK, MD (Nov. 28, 2023) — Calvert County officials from multiple child-serving agencies gathered today to sign and effectuate a legal agreement that established a coordinated process for responding to reported incidents of child Read the Rest…
Media Contact: Brian Schleter [email protected] EASTON, MD, (NOVEMBER 17, 2023) — The Talbot County Department of Social Services (TCDSS) recently held a Thanks for Giving appreciation event and training for 20 foster and adoptive parents and staff. The event was held in conjunction with National Adoption Month being recognized in November. This year’s event combined Read the Rest…
October 2, 2023 The Department of Human Services (DHS) Draft Social Services Block Grant Report for the period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, is now available for review and comments at the DHS website, www.dhs.maryland.gov. Beginning in October 2023, Maryland anticipates receiving from the federal government approximately $29 million in Social Services Read the Rest…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressmen, Dutch Ruppersberger (Md.-2), John Sarbanes (Md.-3), Kweisi Mfume (Md.-7), Jamie Raskin(Md.-8) David Trone (Md.-6), and Glenn Ivey (Md.-4) welcomed Kevin M. Atticks, Maryland Secretary of Agriculture and Rafael López, Maryland Secretary of Human Services to the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday to discuss federal Read the Rest…
June 17, 2023 Media Contact: Brian Schleter [email protected] ANNAPOLIS, MD— The State of Maryland today is encouraging Marylanders to take precautionary action to protect their identity in the wake of a wide-reaching cyber attack. Along with an undetermined number of organizations across the nation, the Maryland Department of Human Services was affected by the MOVEit Read the Rest…
Baltimore, MD — The Maryland Department of Health and the Department of Human Services held a bi-lingual press conference in English and Spanish to remind Marylanders Medicaid renewal is no longer automatic and provide information on how to prevent any unnecessary loss of insurance coverage. Medicaid enrollees can renew their coverage after receiving notices from Read the Rest…
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced the expansion of Maryland’s plan to replace food and cash assistance funds stolen from Electronic Benefits Transfer cards. SB2/HB50, passed by the Maryland General Assembly and signed into law on Monday, allows EBT cardholders to reclaim benefits stolen as far back as January 1, 2021. “By signing Read the Rest…
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced two Maryland Department of Agriculture initiatives to establish new market connections between farmers, watermen, and Maryland food banks. Funding for both the federal Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program and Maryland Food and Agricultural Program will help provide Marylanders in need with fresh local food.
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced Electronic Benefits Transfer reimbursements for fraud victims. Since beginning outreach to eligible individuals last week, the Maryland Department of Human Services has approved nearly 1,300 claims totaling $761,584 in reimbursed benefits. “My administration is using a direct and swift approach to reimburse people whose food and cash Read the Rest…
February 27, 2023 Media Contact: Brian Schleter [email protected] Maryland Department of Human Services Receives Federal Approval For Comprehensive Plan to Reimburse SNAP Benefits Fraud Victims Maryland is first state in the nation to submit and receive approval for reimbursement plan to help victims of electronic benefits transfer fraud BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Department of Read the Rest…
On Jan. 12, the Moore transition team announced two key appointments: Dr. Laura Herrera Scott, who is Puerto Rican, as secretary of health and Rafael López, who is first-generation Mexican American, as secretary of human services.
January 14, 2023 Media Contact: Katherine Morris [email protected] Maryland Honored with WebAward for Department of Human Services’ Outstanding Achievement in Web Development Agency’s Website Provides Marylanders With a Convenient and User-Friendly Hub of Information Regarding Services and Programs BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Department of Human Services announced today that its website was awarded the Read the Rest…
“Today I am proud to announce new appointments to our cabinet: Sec. Health Dr. Laura Herrera Scott Sec. Labor Portia Wu Sec. Human Services Rafael López Sec. General Services Atif Chaudhry Sec. Veterans Affairs Anthony Woods Sec. Juvenile Services Vincent Schiraldi I promised we would create an Administration that looks like the State of Maryland. Read the Rest…
