Yesterday, the Board of Public Works approved $465 million to add more beds for children in out-of-home care. Rafael López said the priority is giving children the "right bed and the right service." marylandmatters.org/2025/09/10/sta…

We are still here to help Western Marylanders impacted by the spring floods. OHEP's benefits can assist with your energy and utility bills. Apply at MarylandBenefits.gov or call 1-800-332-6347. See how #TeamDHS is making a difference since the disaster times-news.com/opinion/apply-….

“Resource parent” isn’t just reserved for foster parents; it’s for ALL the caregivers in our state. This includes our dedicated kinship caregivers, guardians, and adoptive parents, too! #Myths #ResourceParents #Maryland #Caregivers #CommunitySupport

In the face of uncertainty, Rafael López and Secretary Katie Savage have a clear message: "Maryland has, and always will, stand up for our people." The new One Application from the Moore-Miller admin ends the red tape for getting #benefits. fredericknewspost.com/opinion/column…

A new service corps has entered the chat. 🤳🫡 Together with Maryland Department of Human Services and MD Governor’s Office for Children, we’re delivering essential services to Maryland families in every corner of the state.

A powerful story of kinship & resilience. Joanna Abruscato’s experience with kinship care is a beautiful reminder of the strength found in our communities. #NationalKinshipCareMonth

Proud to announce that Maryland ​SUN Bucks served a record 604,869 students this summer — 18,000 more than last summer! No child should go hungry and over the last two years, Maryland SUN Bucks has helped bring that vision closer to reality.

A record-breaking summer for Maryland SUN Bucks! Over 604,000 students received $72.5M in benefits, a record investment in fighting childhood poverty. As Governor Wes Moore said: “No child should go hungry.” governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pag… #SUNBucks

The Family Matters Awards at the Maryland Association of Social Services Directors (MASSD) recognize #TeamDHS service to Maryland families. Congrats to our awardees: Courtney Thomas-Winterberg, Angelique Salizan, and the Washington County DSS team. #FamilyMatters

Resource parents, our friends at Maryland Resource Parent Association have your back! Crack the code on legal definitions, explore the resource library, access caregiver training series, and so much more. ➡️Get all the info here: mrpa.org. #KinshipCareMonth

Please join us for our press conference on the federal government shutdown: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

President Trump failed to make a deal. Now families across our state and country are left with the fallout.

Heads up, Maryland! ⏰ Your SUN Bucks benefits expire 122 days after issue. Don't let them go unused! Use those funds for healthy food. Maryland State Department of Education #MarylandBenefits #SUNBucks

Today, team members from Montgomery County DHHS brought specific details to local and federal leaders at the Upcounty Regional Services Center. We explained the impact a federal shutdown would have on services and discussed ways to ensure the needs of our residents are not forgotten.

Washington, D.C. has broken their pact with all 50 states and we’re paying the price to the tune of $370 million every week.

Real people are being hurt by President Trump, Speaker Johnson, and Leader Thune’s decision to shut the federal government down. We’ve created go.md.gov/FederalShutdown to help direct impacted federal employees and contractors to resources available to them.

Baltimore City non-custodial parents, you can STEP Up! Get free job training in: ✅ Healthcare ✅ Welding ✅ Hospitality & more Go to: dhs.maryland.gov/child-support-… for the details about our STEP Up program! BCDSS #Training #Parents #Baltimore

We teamed up with MD DPSCS at the Youth Detention Center Resource Fair. The focus: jobs, housing, & mental health. These events help young people successfully transition and build a better future. #CommunitySupport