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  31. <title>Maryland Department of Human Services Secures USDA Approval for Disaster Food Distribution During COVID-19 Pandemic</title>
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  63. <description><![CDATA[<p>April 23, 2020 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov Maryland Department of Human Services Secures USDA Approval for Disaster Food Distribution During COVID-19 Pandemic 1,000,000 lbs. of Food Being Distributed to... <span class="meta-more"><a href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/maryland-department-human-services-secures-usda-approval-disaster-food-distribution-covid-19-pandemic/">Read more &#187;</a></span></p>
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  67. <p>April 23, 2020</p>
  68. <p><strong>Media Contact</strong>: Katherine Morris<br />
  69. <a href="mailto:katherine.morris@maryland.gov">katherine.morris@maryland.gov</a></p>
  70. <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Maryland Department of Human Services Secures USDA Approval for Disaster Food Distribution During COVID-19 Pandemic</strong></h3>
  71. <p style="text-align: center;"><em>1,000,000 lbs. of Food Being Distributed to Areas Hardest Hit by COVID-19</em></p>
  72. <p><strong>BALTIMORE, MD</strong> — The Maryland Department of Human Services has taken additional action to support Marylanders, announcing today that its request to use USDA foods to operate a Disaster Household Distribution Program during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic was approved. The program is run through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and works to feed hungry families more efficiently and safely in times of crisis like the COVID-19 outbreak.</p>
  73. <p>In partnership with the Maryland Food Bank and Capital Area Food Bank, the Maryland Department of Human Services is distributing 1,000,000 lbs. of food throughout its existing network of food banks, food pantries, and food programs, so as to reach those communities hit hardest by COVID-19.</p>
  74. <p>“Like the rest of the nation, Maryland has seen an unprecedented surge in unemployment insurance claims following the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus,” said Maryland Department of Human Services Secretary, Lourdes R. Padilla. “Now more than ever, people across Maryland need food assistance, and the ongoing leadership from Governor Hogan and his administration and the continued support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture has proved critical to our Department’s efforts to serve vulnerable Marylanders during this especially difficult time.”</p>
  75. <p>Jurisdictions receiving the assistance include, but are not limited to, those areas where there were 2,000 or more unemployment insurance claims in the month of March. Eligible jurisdictions may be added as the Department receives additional claims data from the Maryland Department of Labor. Eighteen of Maryland’s twenty-four jurisdictions, including Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George&#8217;s, Queen Anne&#8217;s, St. Mary&#8217;s, Washington, Wicomico, and Worcester counties, as well as Baltimore City, are currently eligible for the disaster household distribution emergency assistance.</p>
  76. <p>Disaster food packages are prepared for a household of 1-2 members and include staples such as frozen meat, canned goods, dried and canned beans, rice, cereal, juice, shelf stable milk, fresh fruit, boxed pasta, and canned tomato sauce. For larger households, the Department of Human Services has approval to provide additional food packages based on household size. For example, a household of four could receive two disaster household distribution food packages.</p>
  77. <p>This additional action taken by the Department is just the latest in a number of efforts it has made to secure every resource available to support Maryland residents during this unprecedented public health emergency. On April 17, the Department of Human Services submitted a request to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to expedite the capability for Maryland food retailers to accept online purchases made using SNAP benefits. The accelerated timeline will provide SNAP households in Maryland with the opportunity to purchase meals online from approved USDA retailers at no additional cost. On April 3, the Department announced it would provide over $66 million in additional SNAP benefits to more than 319,000 Maryland households in response to COVID-19. Additionally, on March 27, the Department announced it had waived work requirements across all eligibility programs, extended the redetermination requirements for Marylanders receiving cash benefits for an additional six months, and secured approval from the USDA to extend certification periods and adjust reporting requirements for six months for Maryland&#8217;s SNAP benefit recipients.</p>
  78. <p><em>The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) is the state’s primary social service provider, annually reaching more than one million people. Through its 24 local departments of social services, the agency pursues opportunities to assist people in economic need, provide preventive services, and protect vulnerable children and adults in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City. Additional information may be found at <a href="http://dhs.maryland.gov"><strong>dhs.maryland.gov</strong></a>.</em></p>
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  84. <title>Maryland Department of Human Services to Provide Over $66 Million in Additional SNAP Benefits to More Than 319,000 Maryland Households in Response to COVID-19</title>
  85. <link>https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/maryland-department-human-services-provide-66-million-additional-snap-benefits-319000-maryland-households-response-covid-19/</link>
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  87. <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:33:32 +0000</pubDate>
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  117. <description><![CDATA[<p>April 3, 2020 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov Maryland Department of Human Services to Provide Over $66 Million in Additional SNAP Benefits to More Than 319,000 Maryland Households in Response... <span class="meta-more"><a href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/maryland-department-human-services-provide-66-million-additional-snap-benefits-319000-maryland-households-response-covid-19/">Read more &#187;</a></span></p>
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  120. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5747" src="/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dhs-logo-black-square.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" srcset="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dhs-logo-black-square.png 200w, https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dhs-logo-black-square-150x150.png 150w, https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dhs-logo-black-square-80x80.png 80w, https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dhs-logo-black-square-144x144.png 144w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></p>
  121. <p>April 3, 2020</p>
  122. <p><strong>Media Contact</strong>: Katherine Morris<br />
  123. <a href="mailto:katherine.morris@maryland.gov">katherine.morris@maryland.gov</a></p>
  124. <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Maryland Department of Human Services to Provide Over $66 Million in Additional SNAP Benefits to More Than 319,000 Maryland Households in Response to COVID-19</strong></h3>
  125. <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Department secures approval from the USDA to issue SNAP emergency allotments in April and May to households across the State</em></p>
  126. <p><strong>BALTIMORE, MD</strong> — In its latest effort to support vulnerable Marylanders during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland Department of Human Services announced today that its proposal to the USDA to provide a SNAP Emergency Allotment, benefiting more than 319,000 SNAP households across the state, was approved. As a result, Maryland will receive more than $33 million per month in additional SNAP benefits for the months of April and May.</p>
  127. <p>“Under Governor Hogan’s leadership, we are being innovative and exhausting all measures to ensure we are securing every resource available to support Marylanders during this unprecedented public health emergency,” said Secretary Padilla. “I am grateful to the Food Nutrition Service (FNS) of the USDA for their responsiveness and approval of our proposal, as we continue to pursue opportunities that empower residents to support themselves and their families across Maryland.</p>
  128. <p>The SNAP Emergency Allotment is effective immediately, and SNAP households in Maryland should expect to see the additional benefits for the months of April and May, thus increasing their current monthly allotment up to the maximum monthly allotment for a household of that size. Those SNAP households already receiving the maximum monthly allotment for their household size are not eligible. The supplemental benefits will be issued to qualifying SNAP recipients’ EBT cards.</p>
  129. <p>The Food Nutrition Service (FNS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), issued the emergency allotment based on a public health emergency declaration by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act related to an outbreak of COVID-19 when a state has also issued an emergency or disaster declaration.</p>
  130. <p>The request for an emergency SNAP allotment, is just the latest in a series of proactive measures the Department of Human Services has taken to help residents across the state during this crisis. On March 27, the Department announced that it waived work requirements across all eligibility programs, extended the redetermination requirements for Marylanders receiving cash benefits for an additional six months (such as Temporary Cash Assistance and Temporary Disability Assistance), and secured approval from the USDA to extend certification periods and adjust reporting requirements for six months for Maryland&#39;s SNAP benefit recipients.</p>
  131. <p><em>The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) is the state’s primary social service provider, annually reaching more than one million people. Through its 24 local departments of social services, the agency pursues opportunities to assist people in economic need, provide preventive services, and protect vulnerable children and adults in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City. Additional information may be found at <a href="http://dhs.maryland.gov"><strong>dhs.maryland.gov</strong></a>.</em></p>
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  137. <title>Department of Human Services Ensures Access to Food and Cash Benefits Does Not Stop for Vulnerable Marylanders During COVID-19 Pandemic</title>
  138. <link>https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/department-human-services-ensures-access-food-cash-benefits-not-stop-vulnerable-marylanders-covid-19-pandemic/</link>
  139. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Garrett Pegg]]></dc:creator>
  140. <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:29:22 +0000</pubDate>
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  170. <description><![CDATA[<p>March 27, 2020 Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov Department of Human Services Ensures Access to Food and Cash Benefits Does Not Stop for Vulnerable Marylanders During COVID-19 Pandemic State agency issued... <span class="meta-more"><a href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/department-human-services-ensures-access-food-cash-benefits-not-stop-vulnerable-marylanders-covid-19-pandemic/">Read more &#187;</a></span></p>
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  174. <p>March 27, 2020</p>
  175. <p><strong>Contact</strong>: Katherine Morris<br />
  176. <a href="mailto:katherine.morris@maryland.gov">katherine.morris@maryland.gov</a></p>
  177. <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Department of Human Services Ensures Access to Food and Cash Benefits Does Not Stop for Vulnerable Marylanders During COVID-19 Pandemic</strong></h3>
  178. <p style="text-align: center;"><em>State agency issued a waiver for residents receiving cash benefits, waived work requirements, and secured a 6-month USDA waiver on SNAP benefit requirements</em></p>
  179. <p><strong>BALTIMORE, MD</strong> — To further support Marylanders during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) has taken a number of steps to expedite services for their customers to lessen the burden of this unprecedented public health emergency. </p>
  180. <p>Most recently, the Department&#39;s request to extend certification periods and adjust reporting requirements for Maryland&#39;s SNAP benefit recipients was successfully granted approval by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). </p>
  181. <p>The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income households buy the food they need for good health. To receive these benefits, individuals must meet certain federal requirements, including resource and income limits.</p>
  182. <p>“Like the rest of the world, Marylanders are feeling the effects of this pandemic,” said Department of Human Services Secretary, Lourdes R. Padilla. “However, for Marylanders in need of food, these times can be acutely stressful as they try to navigate these unchartered waters. The actions taken by Governor Larry Hogan and our agency provide timely reassurance to our most vulnerable citizens that their needs will continue to be met.” </p>
  183. <p>Having successfully obtained the waiver, the state agency extended certification periods for SNAP households that were scheduled to expire in March, April, and May, for six months, until September, October and November 2020 respectively. This adjustment includes households with earned income that, by regulation, cannot normally be certified for more than a six-month period.</p>
  184. <p>In line with the SNAP waiver, the Department of Human Services also extended the redetermination requirements for those Marylanders receiving cash benefits, such as Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) and Temporary Disability Assistance (TDAP), for an additional six months.</p>
  185. <p>Additionally, the Department waived work requirements across all eligibility programs, including TCA and SNAP, and is using emergency assistance to address the needs of residents who may be ineligible for the aforementioned assistance programs. </p>
  186. <p>“Our agency is aggressively taking every action within our control to ensure this health crisis does not become a food security crisis,” said Netsanet Kibret, Executive Director of the Family Investment Administration for DHS. “We are aware of the trust that Maryland&#39;s most vulnerable put in us, and DHS will be with them every step of the way.&quot; </p>
  187. <p>Marylanders can get information, apply for DHS programs and services, and check the status of applications online at <a href="https://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/dashboardClient/#/home">mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/dashboardClient/#/home</a>, and by calling the DHS Call Center at 1-800-332-6347 (TTY 1-800-735-2258), available from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. A paper application may also be mailed or faxed to the resident&#39;s <a href="http://dhs.maryland.gov/local-offices/">local Department of Social Services Office</a>.</p>
  188. <p><em>The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) is the state’s primary social service provider, annually reaching more than one million people. Through its 24 local departments of social services, the agency pursues opportunities to assist people in economic need, provide preventive services, and protect vulnerable children and adults in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City. Additional information may be found at <a href="http://dhs.maryland.gov"><strong>dhs.maryland.gov</strong></a>.</em></p>
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  194. <title>Maryland Department of Human Services Continues to Provide All Programs and Services to Marylanders While Closing Buildings to the Public in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic</title>
  195. <link>https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/maryland-department-human-services-continues-provide-programs-services-marylanders-closing-buildings-public-response-covid-19-pandemic/</link>
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  226.  
  227. <description><![CDATA[<p>March 18, 2020 Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov Maryland Department of Human Services Continues to Provide All Programs and Services to Marylanders While Closing Buildings to the Public in Response to... <span class="meta-more"><a href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/maryland-department-human-services-continues-provide-programs-services-marylanders-closing-buildings-public-response-covid-19-pandemic/">Read more &#187;</a></span></p>
  228. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/maryland-department-human-services-continues-provide-programs-services-marylanders-closing-buildings-public-response-covid-19-pandemic/">Maryland Department of Human Services Continues to Provide All Programs and Services to Marylanders While Closing Buildings to the Public in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov">DHS News</a>.</p>
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  230. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5747" src="/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dhs-logo-black-square.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" srcset="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dhs-logo-black-square.png 200w, https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dhs-logo-black-square-150x150.png 150w, https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dhs-logo-black-square-80x80.png 80w, https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dhs-logo-black-square-144x144.png 144w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></p>
  231. <p>March 18, 2020</p>
  232. <p><strong>Contact</strong>: Katherine Morris<br />
  233. <a href="mailto:katherine.morris@maryland.gov">katherine.morris@maryland.gov</a></p>
  234. <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Maryland Department of Human Services Continues to Provide All Programs and Services to Marylanders While Closing Buildings to the Public in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic</strong></h3>
  235. <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Residents Can Continue to Access Services Online and via the Call Center. Decision Supports Governor Larry Hogan’s Executive Orders and Reinforces CDC Guidelines to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus</em></p>
  236. <p><strong>BALTIMORE, MD</strong> — To further support Governor Larry Hogan’s unprecedented actions to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Maryland Department of Human Services Secretary, Lourdes R. Padilla, announced that all buildings at each of the 24 local Departments of Social Services (DSS) would be closed to the public, effective at noon today, March 18, 2020. </p>
  237. <p>“Across Maryland, our Department’s leadership team and staff are prepared for, and have put into place, measures to ensure the continuity of services during this period of buildings being closed to the public,&#8221; said Secretary Padilla. &#8220;We are also committed to protecting the public and our staff as we do our part to help slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).&#8221; </p>
  238. <p>The Department of Human Services (DHS), through its 24 local Departments of Social Services, assists people in economic need, provides preventive services, and protects vulnerable children and adults in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City.</p>
  239. <p>Marylanders can get information, apply for DHS programs and services, and check the status of applications online at <a href="https://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/dashboardClient/#/home"><strong>mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/dashboardClient/#/home</strong></a>. Services include emergency food assistance, cash assistance, SNAP food benefits, child support services, and home energy assistance, among others.</p>
  240. <p>Residents may also call the DHS Call Center at 1-800-332-6347 (TTY 1-800-735-2258), available from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Medical Assistance and health insurance applications may be submitted at <a href="http://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov"><strong>www.marylandhealthconnection.gov</strong></a>. </p>
  241. <p>Additionally, Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) buildings closed to the public on March 16, in accordance with Mayor Young’s closure of all city government buildings. Montgomery County Department of Social Services buildings, governed by County Executive Marc Elrich, are currently open to the public, but residents are encouraged to use online services to support social distancing.</p>
  242. <p>The list of ongoing state actions is available at <a href="http://governor.maryland.gov/coronavirus"><strong>governor.maryland.gov/coronavirus</strong></a>. For health resources regarding COVID-19, including case counts and clinician guidance, Marylanders should visit <a href="http://health.maryland.gov/coronavirus"><strong>health.maryland.gov/coronavirus</strong></a>.</p>
  243. <p><em>The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) is the state’s primary social service provider, annually reaching more than one million people. Through its 24 local departments of social services, the agency pursues opportunities to assist people in economic need, provide preventive services, and protect vulnerable children and adults in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City. Additional information may be found at <a href="http://dhs.maryland.gov"><strong>dhs.maryland.gov</strong></a>.</em></p>
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  249. <title>St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services Celebrates National Child Support Awareness Month By Giving Back to the Community</title>
  250. <link>https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/st-marys-county-department-social-services-celebrates-national-child-support-awareness-month-giving-back-community/</link>
  251. <dc:creator><![CDATA[mdiallo]]></dc:creator>
  252. <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2018 19:15:54 +0000</pubDate>
  253. <category><![CDATA[DHS News]]></category>
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  257.  
  258. <description><![CDATA[<p>For Immediate Release: September 6, 2018 Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@ maryland.gov St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services Celebrates National Child Support Awareness Month By Giving Back to the Community... <span class="meta-more"><a href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/st-marys-county-department-social-services-celebrates-national-child-support-awareness-month-giving-back-community/">Read more &#187;</a></span></p>
  259. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/st-marys-county-department-social-services-celebrates-national-child-support-awareness-month-giving-back-community/">St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services Celebrates National Child Support Awareness Month By Giving Back to the Community</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov">DHS News</a>.</p>
  260. ]]></description>
  261. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5747" src="https://news.dhs.mymdthink.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dhs-logo-black-square.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" srcset="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dhs-logo-black-square.png 200w, https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dhs-logo-black-square-150x150.png 150w, https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dhs-logo-black-square-80x80.png 80w, https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dhs-logo-black-square-144x144.png 144w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></p>
  262. <p>For Immediate Release:<br />
  263. September 6, 2018</p>
  264. <p>Contact: Katherine Morris<br />
  265. katherine.morris@ maryland.gov</p>
  266. <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services Celebrates National Child Support Awareness Month By Giving Back to the Community</strong></p>
  267. <p><strong>St. Mary’s County, Maryland</strong> — St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services (DSS) rewarded youth raffle giveaway winners with bicycles, helmets, and McDonald’s gift cards in celebration of National Child Support Awareness Month. The St. Mary&#8217;s County DSS Child Support team, in conjunction with community partners,  the State&#8217;s Attorney&#8217;s Office (SAO) and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff&#8217;s Department, gave back to the community using earnings from a previous raffle giveaway run in July. The St. Mary&#8217;s County Transportation Department also contributed to the National Child Support Awareness Month raffle giveaway, donating five safety flashers in addition to the previously mentioned items given to the lucky winners. St. Mary’s County Sheriff&#8217;s Department partners assisted in the delivery and presentation of the prizes before Labor Day weekend. There were five winners total, all between the ages of two through twelve.</p>
  268. <p>To participate in the National Child Support Awareness Month raffle giveaway, ticket collection boxes were placed at the State&#8217;s Attorney&#8217;s Child Support Division and St. Mary’s County DSS local offices. Parents could enter their children for prizes by completing the raffle card with their child&#8217;s name, sex, age, and a contact number. Six tickets from each DSS location were collected for the final drawing at the end of August.</p>
  269. <p>The previous raffle giveaway in July covered the cost of the National Child Support Awareness Month raffle giveaway in August. The July raffle giveaway consisted of each unit within St. Mary’s County DSS and the SAO. All parties were required to collectively develop and donate an occasion-themed gift basket to be raffled off at the end of July. Basket themes consisted of the following categories: Night at the Movies, Game Night, Day at the Beach, Emergency Preparedness, and Home Spa Day. Potential contestants would enter to win a basket prize by purchasing tickets pricing from 3 tickets for $5.00 to 7 tickets for $10.00. The proceeds from this particular raffle along with internal donations totaled $400.00.</p>
  270. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/st-marys-county-department-social-services-celebrates-national-child-support-awareness-month-giving-back-community/">St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services Celebrates National Child Support Awareness Month By Giving Back to the Community</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov">DHS News</a>.</p>
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  274. <title>Alexis Zoss Selected to Lead St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services</title>
  275. <link>https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/alexis-zoss-selected-lead-st-marys-county-department-social-services/</link>
  276. <dc:creator><![CDATA[mdiallo]]></dc:creator>
  277. <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2018 20:35:23 +0000</pubDate>
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  283.  
  284. <description><![CDATA[<p>Alexis Zoss Selected to Lead Department of Social Services</p>
  285. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/alexis-zoss-selected-lead-st-marys-county-department-social-services/">Alexis Zoss Selected to Lead St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov">DHS News</a>.</p>
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  288. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/alexis-zoss-selected-lead-st-marys-county-department-social-services/">Alexis Zoss Selected to Lead St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov">DHS News</a>.</p>
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  292. <title>St.Mary&#8217;s County Annual Report 2016</title>
  293. <link>https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/st-marys-county-annual-report-2016/</link>
  294. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Vandana]]></dc:creator>
  295. <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:54:16 +0000</pubDate>
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  299.  
  300. <description><![CDATA[<p>St.Mary&#8217;s County Annual Report 2016</p>
  301. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/st-marys-county-annual-report-2016/">St.Mary&#8217;s County Annual Report 2016</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov">DHS News</a>.</p>
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  304. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/st-marys-county-annual-report-2016/">St.Mary&#8217;s County Annual Report 2016</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov">DHS News</a>.</p>
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  308. <title>Press Release: Foster Care Awareness Month &#8211; St. Mary’s, Calvert, Kent &#038; Charles Counties</title>
  309. <link>https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/press-release-foster-care-awareness-month-st-marys-calvert-kent-charles-counties/</link>
  310. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Vandana]]></dc:creator>
  311. <pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2016 19:50:50 +0000</pubDate>
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  327. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/press-release-foster-care-awareness-month-st-marys-calvert-kent-charles-counties/">Press Release: Foster Care Awareness Month &#8211; St. Mary’s, Calvert, Kent &#038; Charles Counties</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov">DHS News</a>.</p>
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  331. <title>St Mary’s County teen  receives the Women of Tomorrow Award</title>
  332. <link>https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/st-marys-county-teen-receives-the-women-of-tomorrow-award/</link>
  333. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Vandana]]></dc:creator>
  334. <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
  335. <category><![CDATA[DHS News]]></category>
  336. <category><![CDATA[St. Mary's County]]></category>
  337. <category><![CDATA[Women's Commission]]></category>
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  339.  
  340. <description><![CDATA[<p>BALTIMORE ( JULY 1, 2011) – The Maryland Commission for Women (MCW) hosted  its fourteenth annual Women of Tomorrow  recognition ceremony on June 30, 2011 at the Maryland Yacht Club... <span class="meta-more"><a href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/st-marys-county-teen-receives-the-women-of-tomorrow-award/">Read more &#187;</a></span></p>
  341. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/st-marys-county-teen-receives-the-women-of-tomorrow-award/">St Mary’s County teen  receives the Women of Tomorrow Award</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov">DHS News</a>.</p>
  342. ]]></description>
  343. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>BALTIMORE </strong><strong>( JULY 1, 2011)</strong><strong> </strong>– <span style="font-size: small;">The Maryland Commission for Women (MCW) hosted  its fourteenth annual Women of Tomorrow  recognition ceremony on June 30, 2011 at the Maryland Yacht Club Clubhouse in Anne Arundel county.  The award, established in 1997, identifies young women in middle school and high school who have set sail into their future by demonstrating an extraordinary commitment to community service and academic excellence. </span></p>
  344. <p><span style="font-size: small;">   <a href="https://news.dhs.mymdthink.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WOT_program_print1-150x150.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-577" title="WOT_program_print" src="https://news.dhs.mymdthink.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WOT_program_print1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>                                                     </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">The honorees were selected through a process that begins with an annual statewide call for nominations.  An independent, all-volunteer selection committee reviews the applications and normally selects six young women, two per grade grouping from sixth through twelfth grades.  However, this year eight young women will be honored.</span></span></p>
  345. <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">“This annual event highlights young women who are making significant and remarkable contributions to their communities,” said Theodore Dallas, secretary of the Maryland Department of Human Resources.  “These young ladies are truly our future leaders.”</span></span></p>
  346. <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">The Maryland Commission for Women, established by the Maryland Legislature in 1971, promotes the social, political, and economic equality of Maryland women.  It advises government, advances solutions, and serves as a statewide resource to expand social, political, and economic opportunities for all women. </span></p>
  347. <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">The 2011 Women of Tomorrow Award  honorees include: </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span></p>
  348. <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><em>Grades 7-8:  </em></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>First Place </strong>– Michelle Horne, Chesapeake Public Charter School, St. Mary’s County. </span></span></p>
  349. <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>Michelle Horne</strong><strong></strong></span></p>
  350. <p style="text-align: left;">Michelle Horne resides in St. Mary’s County and is a student at Chesapeake <a href="/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Michelle-Horne-8th-Grade-CPCS-school-picture.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-728" title="Michelle Horne - 8th Grade CPCS school picture" src="/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Michelle-Horne-8th-Grade-CPCS-school-picture-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Public Charter School (CPCS) in 8<sup>th</sup> grade.  Growing up in St. Mary’s County, she helps her parents with a very small farm “The Horne’s Mini Farm,” by taking care of chickens, gathering eggs and harvesting vegetables and fruits from the garden.</p>
  351. <p> Michelle has maintained a 3.5 grade point average during middle school.  At school, she has a reputation as a dependable, trust worthy student with  a strong sense of confidence  who works well with others.  Michelle is an outstanding leader and is involved with her school and community. </p>
  352. <p> She was selected as a Yearbook Student Leader and has  also served on the student council.  Michelle organized the middle school dances and is a trained peer mediator.  She received first place in a robotics competition and was also recognized for her photography.  She willingly shares her  knowledge with others.</p>
  353. <p> She has been involved with a program at her church, Wrappin’ Arms Around Many (WARM), that helps the homeless  to have safe and warm nights and hot meals during the winter months.  Michelle has researched and created a  video documentary on  the causes, effects, and possible solutions to  homelessness in St. Mary’s County.  She entered her video for consideration in a Competition sponsored  by C-SPAN.</p>
  354. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov/reports/that/st-marys-county-teen-receives-the-women-of-tomorrow-award/">St Mary’s County teen  receives the Women of Tomorrow Award</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://news.dhs.maryland.gov">DHS News</a>.</p>
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