Maryland Department of Human Services

Maryland Department of Human Services The Department of Human Services is Maryland's primary social services provider. When times get tough, we're here to help. Visit our Central office at 25 S.

Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, or check in at one of our 24 local departments of social services, located in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City.

September is Kinship Care Month.Kinship caregivers are relatives, family friends, or other adults with a meaningful conn...
09/01/2026

September is Kinship Care Month.

Kinship caregivers are relatives, family friends, or other adults with a meaningful connection to a child who step in to provide care for them when their parents are unable to. They provide stability, support, and a safe place to call home.

We’re marking the month with education, outreach, community events, and resources for kinship families across the state.

Learn more about kinship care and how you can support kinship families: https://dhs.maryland.gov/out-of-home-care/kinship-care/.

Montgomery County SUN Bucks families: You can use your benefits at a Mobile Farm Market! 🍎🥕Community FarmShare operates ...
09/01/2026

Montgomery County SUN Bucks families: You can use your benefits at a Mobile Farm Market! 🍎🥕

Community FarmShare operates nine Mobile Farm Markets across Montgomery County from June through November, offering fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables.

And there’s an extra benefit: When you use your SUN Bucks at a Community FarmShare Mobile Farm Market, Maryland Market Money will match your purchase dollar-for-dollar, up to $20. That means $20 in SUN Bucks can get you up to $40 worth of fresh produce.

Find a market near you: https://communityfarmshare.org/mobile-markets/ | Encuentra un mercado cerca de ti: https://communityfarmshare.org/mercados/

SUN Bucks can be used at participating farmers markets across Maryland. Check with your local market to see if they participate.

Maryland State Department of Education Community FarmShare

08/31/2026

Meet Jasma Hughes, one of the people helping DHS turn partnerships into support for Maryland families.

As part of our Meet Team DHS series, get to know Jasma, senior resource coordinator with the Baltimore City Office of Child Support Services, and learn how she and her team connect families with food, clothing, housing, child care, employment, and other resources. Through programs like the monthly food pantry, back-to-school giveaways, and employment and training services, Jasma helps families find the support they need.

Press play to hear her story and learn more about the people behind the work we do every day.

¿Ya recibió su nueva tarjeta EBT de Maryland? No espere. Actívela. Telemundo cubrió recientemente el lanzamiento de las ...
08/31/2026

¿Ya recibió su nueva tarjeta EBT de Maryland? No espere. Actívela.

Telemundo cubrió recientemente el lanzamiento de las nuevas tarjetas EBT y explicó cómo la tecnología de chip y pago sin contacto ayuda a proteger mejor sus beneficios contra el fraude y el robo.

Si recibió una tarjeta nueva, actívela siguiendo las instrucciones que vienen en el sobre. Sus beneficios seguirán siendo los mismos, pero su tarjeta EBT anterior dejará de funcionar después del 30 de septiembre.

Vea la noticia aquí: https://www.telemundowashingtondc.com/video/noticias/local/autoridades-instan-a-activar-nuevas-tarjetas-de-snap-para-prevenir-fraudes/2396147/

Have you activated your new EBT card yet? If not, now’s the time.Activating your new card today ensures you can continue...
08/31/2026

Have you activated your new EBT card yet? If not, now’s the time.

Activating your new card today ensures you can continue accessing the benefits you rely on. Don’t wait. Activate.

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

08/28/2026

For Child Support Awareness Month, DHS staff from across the department took part in a hands-on exercise designed to better understand the challenges customers may face as they work to meet their child support obligations and build stability for their families.

The exercise gave staff across DHS an opportunity to experience how these challenges can intersect — and a reminder that keeping the customer at the center of our work means understanding the circumstances they are navigating.

Watch this video of our Child Support Administration simulation to see how child support goes beyond the money.

It’s official: Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller have proclaimed that August 2026 is National Chil...
08/28/2026

It’s official: Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller have proclaimed that August 2026 is National Child Support Awareness Month in Maryland!

The formal proclamation recognizes the essential contributions of child support programs in fostering family stability, financial security, and brighter futures for our children to thrive.

We’re also proud to share a citation from Acting Secretary Stacy L. Rodgers recognizing the dedication of Maryland’s child support professionals and the important work they do every day to support families across our state.

Join us in celebrating Child Support Awareness Month!

Did you catch Dr. Dave on WUSA9?Our very own Dr. Dave Sloan, chief information officer, joined the news station to talk ...
08/28/2026

Did you catch Dr. Dave on WUSA9?

Our very own Dr. Dave Sloan, chief information officer, joined the news station to talk about Maryland’s new chip-and-tap EBT cards, including how they help better protect benefits from fraud and theft, and what customers need to know.

If you’ve received your new card, be sure to activate it by Sept. 30.

Watch the interview: https://www.wusa9.com/video/money/maryland-ebt-cards-are-getting-an-upgrade-heres-what-to-know/65-2429d9fa-00b3-475a-bc39-fbf6327309c2.

Court-ordered child support is a legal obligation — and an informal agreement between parents does not change the amount...
08/27/2026

Court-ordered child support is a legal obligation — and an informal agreement between parents does not change the amount ordered by the court.

If circumstances change and a parent believes the child support amount should be different, contact Child Support Services to determine if you qualify for modification: dhs.maryland.gov/child-support-services/contact-csa/.

Happy National Peach Day! 🍑 Keep your kids cool and hydrated during the summer heat. You can use your SUN Bucks card to ...
08/27/2026

Happy National Peach Day!

🍑 Keep your kids cool and hydrated during the summer heat. You can use your SUN Bucks card to buy fresh fruits, veggies, and so much more at your local grocery store.

Check your SUN Bucks balance today and pick up a sweet summer treat: https://dhs.maryland.gov/sunbucks/.

Maryland State Department of Education

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25 S. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD
21201

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+18003326347

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