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Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · 2d

A huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers who made the Maryland Food Bank Mobile Food Market at the Charlotte Hall Library a success!

Your support helped so many in our community. Stay tuned for more outreach events!

#FoodBank

Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · 5d

Dr. Studstill @ the Kids First Maryland event at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy: "Be a voice. We are all advocates."

We’re modernizing our data systems to balance our ecosystem and ensure that family and children’s well-being needs are being met.

#KidsFirstMaryland

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Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · 11d

We teamed up with the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services 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

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Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · 16d

Baltimore City non-custodial parents, you can STEP Up!

Get free job training in:

✅ Healthcare
✅ Welding
✅ Hospitality & more

Go to: dhs.maryland.gov/child-suppor... for the details about our STEP Up program!

#Training #Parents #Baltimore

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Governor Wes Moore @govwesmoore.bsky.social · 17d

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.

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Governor Wes Moore @govwesmoore.bsky.social · 17d

This is the time for us to understand our power.

We will get through this moment as we always have: Together.

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Governor Wes Moore @govwesmoore.bsky.social · 17d

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.

Washington Broke Their Pact

YouTube video by Governor Wes Moore

www.youtube.com

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Governor Wes Moore @govwesmoore.bsky.social · 18d

President Trump failed to make a deal.

Now families across our state and country are left with the fallout.

Addressing the Federal Government Shutdown

YouTube video by Governor Wes Moore

www.youtube.com

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Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · 18d

We explained the impact a federal shutdown would have on services and discussed ways to ensure the needs of our residents are not forgotten.

Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · 18d

Today, team members from the Montgomery County Health and Human Services brought specific details to local and federal leaders at the Upcounty Regional Services Center.

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Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · 18d

Heads up, Maryland! ⏰

Your SUN Bucks benefits expire 122 days after issue. Don't let them go unused! Use those funds for healthy food.

#UseItOrLoseIt #MarylandBenefits #SUNBucks

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Governor Wes Moore @govwesmoore.bsky.social · 18d

Please join us now for our press conference on the federal government shutdown: youtube.com/live/_Ckk-_V...

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Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · 19d

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

Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · 23d

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

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Governor Wes Moore @govwesmoore.bsky.social · 23d

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.

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Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · 23d

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 @govwesmoore.bsky.social said: “No child should go hungry.”

governor.maryland.gov/news/press/p...

#SUNBucks

Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · 25d

Thank you for sharing this info!

Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · 25d

#DYK? This summer, the Howard County Department of Social Services launched the Kinship Care & Family Finder pilot program to place more children with family members and adults.

“Howard County is investing $122,000 to keep families together,” says @thebaltimorebanner.com.

To give kids their best shot, Howard County is backing family-first foster care

The state wants to prioritize keeping foster kids with family. This Howard County program could help.

www.thebanner.com

Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · 26d

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

Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · 27d

Thank for sharing!

Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · Sep 17

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Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · Sep 17

In the face of uncertainty, Secretary 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.

Maryland’s One Application for benefits puts families first

Over the summer, President Donald Trump signed his “Big Beautiful Bill” into law, ripping away benefits for working families to make our nation’s wealthiest even wealthier.

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Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · Sep 16

“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

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Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · Sep 12

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: www.times-news.com/opinion/appl....

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Maryland Department of Human Services @mdhumanservices.bsky.social · Sep 11

Yesterday, the Board of Public Works approved $465 million to add more beds for children in out-of-home care.

Secretary Rafael López said the priority is giving children the "right bed and the right service."

State OKs $465 million contract to expand placement of foster children - Maryland Matters

The Board of Public Works approved $465 million Wednesday to expand the number of beds available for placement of foster children, in what state officials called a "critical" step toward meeting youth...

marylandmatters.org

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