Somerset County DSS

09/02/2026

SCDSS is looking for employers for our Resource Fair in September. Please help us get the word out!

08/26/2026

Updated information on Somerset's Legal Clinic.

08/24/2026

You may have seen our “Don’t Wait, Activate” ads. This message is for you.

If you’re a Maryland EBT cardholder who received a new chip-and-tap card, we’re reaching out to make sure you know it’s time to activate it.

Your new card offers added security to help protect your benefits from fraud. Activate your card today and be ready before your current card is deactivated on Sept. 30.

As of Aug. 23, 58% of Maryland EBT cardholders have activated their new, more secure cards. Have you?

Read the full announcement to learn more https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press-releases/governor-moore-unveils-new-ad-campaign-highlighting-new-fraud-resistant-ebt-cards

08/21/2026

We are hiring a caseworker in our Child Welfare division. Depending on your qualifications, you may be eligible to apply for the following: Please ensure you check "Somerset County" when applying.
Casework Specialist, Social Worker I, Social Worker II:
https://dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/pages/jobseekershome.aspx

08/20/2026

Somerset County Department of Social Services has partnered with St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Princess Anne to ensure all of Somerset's foster children and youth have new luggage and personal containers for transporting their personal belongings. This partnership enabled the church to apply for and obtain grant funding through its diocese. The funding is dedicated exclusively to purchasing age-appropriate luggage, personal containers, and hygiene products or storage pouches for Somerset's youth when they enter foster care, change placements, or exit care.

Pictured are Ms. Rebecca McElhone of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and Lori Engle, SCDSS Director.

08/18/2026

Just a reminder of an upcoming Resource Fair being held at SCDSS on 9/18 and sponsored by the Somerset County Child Support Administration.

08/08/2026

Save the date, Somerset County!

Join Somerset County DSS for a Community Block Party.

When: Thursday, July 23
Time: 4:30-6:30 PM
Where: Woodrow Wilson Community Center, 119 S. Seventh St., Crisfield, MD 21817

Come connect with your community, learn about available resources, and enjoy an afternoon of fun. We hope to see you there!

Interested in participating as a vendor? RSVP by calling 410-968-1295 or fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0iV4aWYrMoU1oUbYqz_mJy317ooZgBE3keDHPK8DUejdYDA/viewform.

08/06/2026

Tuesday evening, SCDSS staff participated in National Night Out in Princess Anne!

07/31/2026

As tomorrow is the 1st day of August, we wanted to take a moment to recognize that August is Child Support Awareness Month. Child Support Awareness Month (CSAM) is an annual national observance held throughout August that highlights the critical role child support plays in ensuring the financial, medical, and emotional well-being of children. The month is dedicated to several key goals: Highlighting Importance: It focuses on the impact that consistent child support has on a child’s future, providing the foundation for stable, secure, and thriving childhoods.
Connecting Parents to Resources: It serves as a dedicated time to help parents navigate the child support system, access official services, and understand their rights and responsibilities.

07/28/2026

SCDSS is hiring for contractual positions. One full time and one part time.
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/2D065116681FF629453E3E8864BB9E37/jobs/290655
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/2D065116681FF629453E3E8864BB9E37/jobs/290788

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