Maryland Department of Human Services

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This week, Secretary Stacy L. Rodgers visited Queen Anne’s County Department of Social Services to meet with staff and learn more about the important work happening in the community every day. Thank you to the team for the warm welcome and continued service to Maryland families.

We’re back with another Meet Team DHS video! For National Foster Care Month, we’re highlighting Tracy Lynn Madera. As a recruitment & retention specialist, Tracy is dedicated to supporting our incredible resource families. Watch the video below to learn about her work!

Secretary Stacy L. Rodgers visited Cambridge, Maryland, on Wednesday for the SNAP Accuracy Blueprint summit. Maryland is working to reduce its payment error rate, which measures how often SNAP benefits are issued incorrectly.

This achievement reflects the department's commitment to children and families in the community. The rigorous process..... Congratulations to the Baltimore County Department of Social Services!

The Baltimore County Department of Social Services has earned national reaccreditation from Social Current’s Council on Accreditation — continuing nearly 50 years of meeting the highest standards in human services. nottinghammd.com/2026/05/25/bal…

This summer, we will be sending you a new, more secure EBT card. Make sure your mailing address is up to date in the benefits portal so you don’t miss important mail. Update here: benefits.maryland.gov

There are many misconceptions about out-of-home care, but this video clears up three common myths. Watch and get the facts.

During this National Foster Care Month, join us in thanking the resource families, advocates, and community partners whose dedication makes this work possible.

The visit was part of the acting secretary’s ongoing engagement with local departments across Maryland to strengthen collaboration, highlight community partnerships, and reinforce our commitment to serving Marylanders together.

Acting Secretary Stacy L. Rodgers recently joined the Frederick County Department of Social Services for its Resource Family Appreciation Event to recognize and thank the foster and resource families.

Learn more: dhs.maryland.gov/ebt-updates/.

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Thank you for your patience during last weekend’s EBT system upgrade. Cardholders should now create an online account to: - Check benefit balances - Change PINs - Manage card security features

This Memorial Day, we honor and express our deepest gratitude to those of the U.S. military who have served and sacrificed to protect our nation. In observance of the holiday, all offices will be closed on Monday, May 25.

Acting Secretary Stacy L. Rodgers joined @PGCDSS for a leadership visit. The visit provided an opportunity to focus on priorities for the year ahead and continue the partnership between PGCDSS and DHS in serving the community.

‘Food as medicine’ is reaching new heights in @princegeorgesmd!🥕 The @pgcdss Director & staff were grateful to join @umms, @foodbankmetrodc, Acting @mdhumanservices Secretary Rodgers, @MdAgDept Secretary Atticks, the County @housedelegation, @CMWalaBlegay & more local partners!

.@BaltimoreDSS has announced a new partnership with @umdentistry to help ensure children and youth in out-of-home care have timely access to high-quality dental services through Pediatric Dentistry Clinics. Learn more: news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/b…

“Children in foster care are only children.” That’s a myth. Teens make up a significant part of youth in foster care across Maryland. Learn more on our data dashboard: dhs.maryland.gov/data-office/so….

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We understand this may be a stressful and uncertain time, and we want you to know support is available. If you receive services or benefits through DHS and have questions, concerns, or need assistance, reach out through our customer service form: dhs.maryland.gov/about-dhs/cust…