Here’s Acting Secretary Stacy Rodgers speaking at a podium during an AARP Maryland event. She is wearing a red blazer and standing in front of an AARP Maryland backdrop with an American flag to her left.
Today, Acting Secretary Stacy Rodgers joined leaders from across Maryland to launch Protect Week.
It’s all about education, awareness, and most importantly, protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation.
We’re continuing our Meet Team DHS series with a special introduction: Acting Secretary Stacy Rodgers!
Get to know the leadership, experience, and vision guiding our mission forward. Watch the latest video.
A text message can make a real difference.
A Route Fifty article highlights Maryland’s pilot outreach to connect families to food assistance:
- $5.5M in food aid delivered
- 2,700+ more families enrolled in SNAP
- Simple tools, real impact.
Read more:
A yellow graphic for DHS jobs for Marylanders to apply to with our Maryland Department of Human Services.
We’re hiring a Deputy Secretary for Programs.
Join our executive team and help shape programs that serve Maryland families.
✅ Salary: $144,144 – $216,961/year
✅ Location: Baltimore, MD
✅ Type: Management Service
Apply here: www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpr....
We can’t do this work alone.
Partners like Paul's Place help connect Marylanders to meals, support, and opportunity every day.
Find help near you: 211md.org.
Two people representing #TeamDHS smile for a photo while sitting at a table with our merch, including bags, folders, and water bottles.
Are you or someone you know missing out on eligible benefits?
Many families qualify for help with groceries, healthcare, and energy bills but haven't applied yet.
Use the Unified Benefits Screener to see what's available for your household: ub.benefits.maryland.gov/ub/#/screener.
A doctor can be seen smiling at someone while another person is to the right of the two. The two people are sitting at a table.
Help is just a call away.
Food. Housing. Utility assistance. Family support.
211 Maryland is here for you. Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211md.org.
A parent writes on a notepad while their child sits with them, with a laptop open and ready in front of them.
It’s Tax Day!
There’s still time to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit — a refund that could put money back in your pocket.
Don’t miss out. File today and see if you qualify here: MarylandComptroller.gov/EarnedIt.
A screenshot showing English and Spanish text messages from mRelief and Maryland DHS inviting SUN Bucks recipients to see if they qualify for SNAP benefits.
Big results for Maryland families!
Through a targeted text outreach pilot, #TeamDHS partnered with mRelief to connect families with critical food assistance. The result? Over 2,700 households across all 24 jurisdictions are newly enrolled in SNAP!
Learn more: news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that...
The Cecil Department of Social Services staff pose for a group picture in blue T-shirts to honor Child Abuse Prevention Month.
A staff member of the Cecil Department of Social Services is putting a pinwheel into the ground to honor Child Abuse Prevention Month.
A staff member of the Cecil Department of Social Services is putting a pinwheel into the ground to honor Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Cecil County is spreading awareness.
Our #TeamDHS crew has been busy planting pinwheel gardens in the county to symbolize the bright, carefree childhood every child deserves.
How are you recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month?
Our outreach team is discussing DHS services with an interested event participant at the Prince George's Community College Spring Open House.
Our outreach team is discussing DHS services with an interested event participant at the Prince George's Community College Spring Open House.
Our outreach team member is smiling at the Prince George's Community College Spring Open House.
Success starts with a strong foundation—inside and out of the classroom.
#TeamDHS joined the Prince George's Community College Spring Open House to support students and staff with the resources they need to thrive.
Kin-first policies are making a difference in Cecil County.
A recent article highlights efforts to place more children with relatives or close family friends—improving outcomes for kids.
Maryland DHS’s use of Binti supports social workers in connecting children with family.
Read More:
Did you miss our Deputy Chief of Staff, Colin Murphy, on Fox 5 DC?
He breaks down what you need to know about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)—and why it’s so important not to miss out.
Check out the full segment here:
¡El tiempo corre, Maryland! La fecha límite para solicitar el Crédito Tributario por Ingreso del Trabajo (EITC) se acerca rápidamente.
Este crédito podría devolver hasta miles de dólares a los bolsillos de los trabajadores de Maryland.
At the College of Southern Maryland resource fair, our OCX Outreach team and the Calvert County Department of Social Services helped residents access SNAP, energy assistance & SUN Bucks.
Want us at your event? Email dhs.ocxoutreach@maryland.gov.
#CommunitySupport #CalvertCounty
Two staff members smiling and standing behind an information table at the Calvert County Community Resource Fair.
Our staff answering questions at the Calvert County Community Resource Fair.
Nearly 100 Marylanders connected to vital benefits — that’s the impact of meeting people where they are.
Time is ticking, Maryland! The deadline to claim your Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is approaching fast.
This credit puts up to thousands of dollars back into the pockets of hardworking families. Not sure if you qualify?
Watch now for the quick facts!
Here’s a close-up photograph captures vendors arranging fresh produce, including squash and leafy greens at a farmers market stall.
If you need help paying your grocery bill, you can check your eligibility and apply for the Maryland SNAP program today: dhs.maryland.gov/supplemental....
Maryland’s "kin-first" policy is helping Caroline Co. children stay with people they know and love — rising from 20% to 66%! New technology from our partner Binti allows caseworkers to connect families faster, keeping siblings together and children in their communities.
Learn more:
An informational graphic from the Comptroller of Maryland stating that taxpayers could qualify for up to $4,000 through the Maryland Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and directing them to MarylandComptroller.gov/EarnedIt to claim it.
If a child lives in your home — even if you aren't the parent — you could qualify for up to $4,000 through the Maryland Earned Income Tax Credit.
Check your eligibility and find free tax help here: MarylandComptroller.gov/EarnedIt.
#EarnedIt #TaxCredit
A snapshot of Colin Murphy, #TeamDHS Deputy Chief of Staff, interviewing with WBAL-TV.
Meeting people where they are matters.
Through a pilot with the nonprofit mRelief, we texted SUN Bucks families about possible SNAP eligibility.
The result: helped 2,700+ families access up to $5.5 million in food assistance.
www.wbaltv.com/article/mary...
#SUNBucks #SNAP
A young child sits huddled on a windowsill, their head hidden in their arms next to a teddy bear, while a dark blue banner in the corner displays the Maryland Department of Human Services logo and text announcing "Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Child abuse and neglect aren’t always obvious. They can affect a child’s safety, health, and growth in ways unseen.
This Child Abuse Prevention Month, take a moment to learn the signs. It’s the first step in protecting our children: dhs.maryland.gov/child-protec....
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
Missed our text about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?
#TeamDHS Deputy Chief of Staff Colin Murphy spoke with @wtopnews.bsky.social about it.
The messages were sent to make sure eligible Marylanders claim the money they’ve earned.
#TaxCredit
Members of the Maryland Department of Human Services team, dressed in blue, walk together through a sunlit plaza in downtown Baltimore to raise awareness for child abuse prevention.
A large, joyful group of Maryland Department of Human Services employees wearing blue pose together on outdoor city stairs to celebrate wearing blue.
It’s Wear Blue Day for #TeamDHS, kicking off #ChildAbusePreventionMonth and reminding us that prevention is a shared, year-round effort.
The "why" is simple: Every child deserves a safe, loving foundation to reach their full potential.
We hear your frustration and truly apologize for the heartbreak these cycles cause. Protecting children is a deeply personal, community-wide mission, and we are constantly working to do better.
Please send us a direct message or use our contact form to share your concerns.
A child is being hugged while looking down at the ground, highlighting Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Every child deserves a safe home.
April is #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, a reminder to look out for one another.
If you suspect a child is in danger, call 1-800-91-PREVENT.
Learn more: dhs.maryland.gov/child-protec....
A poster from the Charles County Department of Social Services highlighting the Bond & Beyond event that will take place on June 6, 2026 from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Join us for Bond & Beyond, a fun-filled day for ALL families!
Enjoy food, music, games & giveaways while learning about services from Charles County DSS.
🗓️ Saturday, June 6
🕚 11am–3pm
📍 200 Kent Ave., La Plata, MD
#CharlesCounty
This is what progress looks like in Maryland. 💙
Kinship care placements are up thanks to expanded support for caregivers and a broader definition of family. As Director Becky Rice says: “Children thrive when they can be with family.”
Read more:
#MarylandDHS #KinshipCare
Our “Meet Team DHS” series continues!
Meet Amanda Bingham. In honor of National Social Work Month, we’re highlighting her work supporting Baltimore’s children and families.
Watch her story now!
#TeamDHS #Baltimore
A group of professionally dressed leaders, including Nancy Pelosi, pose for a group photo on a grand staircase at a formal event in Maryland.
Nancy Pelosi stands near a podium next to the Maryland flag, smiling next to someone during a formal indoor ceremony.
Last night, we were honored to celebrate the incredible women inducted into the 2026 Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame.
Congratulations to all of this year’s inductees. Maryland is stronger because of you.
#MarylandWomensHallOfFame
