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    Hand over your unharmed newborn to any hospital, police station, or responsible adult within 10 days of birth without fear of arrest or prosecution.

    For more information call 1-800-243-7337 or

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We serve all Marylanders

Welcome to the Maryland
Department of Human Services

We are the state’s human services provider. We help Marylanders buy healthy foods, pay energy bills, and obtain medical assistance. We also provide stable environments for children and adults.

We may be able to help you. You can also call our main call center at 800-332-6347 to reach us at anytime.

  • We assist Marylanders in economic need
  • We provide preventive services
  • We protect vulnerable children and adults
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Get Help Paying Your Home Energy Bill

Life happens. The Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) can help you pay electric and heating bills, prevent utility cut-offs, and weatherize your home.

 

Visit the DHS Energy Assistance page for more information or to apply.

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