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Today, @govwesmoore.bsky.social nailed it:

"In this moment, we must marshal the courage to move in partnership and build a state where our economy is growing…Where our children are no longer born into poverty..."

#Maryland #TeamDHS #Community #StateOfTheState
February 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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All jokes aside, Happy Valentine's Day fam from #TeamDHS!

Let's spread love, share joy, and cherish every moment!

#ValentinesDay
February 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Huge shoutout to our Prince George's County Department of Social Services!

Our dedicated team was at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) ensuring safety and continuity of service for their community.

For info about our benefits, please visit: dhs.maryland.gov.

#Assistance
Here’s #TeamDHS at an Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
January 26, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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#TeamDHS showed up and showed out at the Southern Maryland Reviving the Community Fair (for Calvert, Charles, & St. Mary's counties)!

📸: #TeamDHS Calvert County
Our #TeamDHS staff are at their table with one of the members looking downward. A group of #TeamDHS team members in front of their table during the Southern Maryland Reviving the Community Fair.
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Have you heard about our new Spanish-speaking channel @dhsmdspanish.bsky.social? 🎉

We're here for our Spanish-speaking community! Follow us to get all the tea and stay informed.

#TeamDHS #PSA #Bluesky #Spanish
April 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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We’re looking for a Deputy Chief, Office of Emergency Operations to help lead and strategize when it matters most.

💰 Salary: $78,919 - $102,996/year (potential growth up to $127,473).

Don’t miss this opportunity: bit.ly/4iCUwqY.

#TeamDHS #JobAlert #Maryland
March 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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#TeamDHS is coming to “DADS FEST”!

Stop by our table to get info about #TeamDHS programs.

📍The Ruth M. Kirk Recreation and Learning Center, 122 N. Vincent St., Baltimore, MD

🕛: November 1st, 12 PM - 5 PM

See you there!

#Baltimore
October 31, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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The @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social tool, “Ten Ways to Transform Youth Justice,” is out!

We’re proud to share that #TeamDHS is featured as a best practice for our Family Team Decision Meeting process.

Check it out: www.aecf.org/blog/a-new-p....

#YouthJustice #AnnieECaseyFoundation
A #TeamDHS staff member places a sticky note on a "Family Matters" sign during the Legal Partnership Convening (Family Matters). A #TeamDHS staff member looks at their colleagues during the Legal Partnership Convening (Family Matters).
February 5, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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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.
Two people representing #TeamDHS smile for a photo while sitting at a table with our merch, including bags, folders, and water bottles.
April 16, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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We’re thrilled to celebrate Dr. Alger Studstill, Executive Director of the Social Services Administration (SSA), on his election to the Executive Advisory Group of the National Partnership for Child Safety (NPCS).
A photo of #TeamDHS Dr. Alger Studstill sitting in an auditorium. He is actively speaking while being surrounded by other attendees. A group of #TeamDHS staff standing and interacting around conference tables in a brightly lit room.
November 17, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Yesterday, #TeamDHS and state agencies joined AARP Maryland for PROTECT Week, highlighting the power of the community against older adult financial exploitation.

Together, make sure no Marylander is left behind.

#Conference #Maryland #AARP #PROTECTWeek #Finance
June 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Great day at the Salem United Methodist Church!

We joined the Baltimore City Department of Public Works to serve 85+ neighbors. We helped 70 people with benefit info, and our giveaway bags were a hit!

Missed us? Email dhs.ocxoutreach@maryland.gov for upcoming events.

#CommunitySupport
Our #TeamDHS outreach team is showing up and showing out at the Community Food Pantry in Baltimore. Organizers and staff are setting up for the Community Food Pantry event in Baltimore.
February 6, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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#TeamDHS was proud to be on the ground connecting with our neighbors at the Anne Arundel Community Resource Day to Prevent and End Homelessness.

We were there because everyone deserves stability and support. For more info about events, contact us at: dhs.ocxoutreach@maryland.gov.
Here are #TeamDHS staff members setting up their booth at the Anne Arundel Community Resource Day to Prevent and End Homelessness. #TeamDHS staff are showing up and smiling at the Anne Arundel Community Resource Day to Prevent and End Homelessness event. Here is the Anne Arundel Community Resource Day to Prevent and End Homelessness board with more info about the event.
March 27, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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The Family Matters Awards at the Maryland Association of Social Services Directors (MASSD) recognize #TeamDHS service to Maryland families.

Congrats to our awardees: Courtney Thomas-Winterberg, Angelique Salizan, and the Washington County DSS team.

#FamilyMatters
September 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Want to keep up with the latest #TeamDHS news impacting you?

Check out our DHS News site for updates and info that matters: news.dhs.maryland.gov.

#Baltimore #Maryland #Annapolis
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April 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Hear from Rigel Moore, Director of the #TeamDHS Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP), on how you can get help with your utility bills and access up to an additional $600 in crisis assistance by applying at MarylandBenefits.gov.

#OHEP #Assistance
January 28, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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See how #TeamDHS and Binti are partnering to give Maryland caseworkers the tools they need to reunite children with their family quickly.

Here’s what the Social Services Administration’s (SSA) Chief of Staff, Angelique Salizan, has to say.

#KinshipCare #Partnership
February 13, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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The Procurement 360 event was all about making connections and unlocking new opportunities!

We were excited to be part of this next chapter for Prince George’s County—sharing resources and helping businesses learn how to work with #TeamDHS.

#Community #PrinceGeorgesCounty
April 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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We kicked off our first Family Matters meeting of 2026!

We’re teaming up with @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social to look at the data and sharpen our goals for the year ahead.

It’s all about finding the best ways to support our families and move our mission forward.

#FamilyMatters #Maryland
#TeamDHS at the first Family Matters Implementation Team meeting. #TeamDHS at the first Family Matters Implementation Team meeting. Two large brainstorming posters filled with colorful sticky notes detail team achievements and goals for the 2026 Family Matters Implementation Team.
March 23, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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We are still here to help Western Marylanders impacted by the spring floods. OHEP's benefits can assist with your energy and utility bills. Apply at MarylandBenefits.gov or call 1-800-332-6347. See how #TeamDHS is making a difference since the disaster: www.times-news.com/opinion/appl....
September 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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#TeamDHS joined forces with @govwesmoore.bsky.social & Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman to make sure you don't leave your money on the table.

Working in Maryland? Get up to $4k via the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Check your eligibility: MarylandComptroller.gov/EarnedIt

#EarnedIt
Prince George’s County Department of Social Services Director Jennifer Amaya Thompson (right) at an event with the Maryland comptroller. Governor Wes Moore is speaking behind a lectern to promote the Earned It initiative for qualified Marylanders. The Earned It initiative’s outreach materials zoomed in on a table.
March 10, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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Want to check your energy assistance status? Visit myohepstatus.benefits.maryland.gov to see your application status.

Note: Please allow 15 days for it to appear! You can also call the DHS call center or your local office for updates.

Learn more: dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-ho...

#EnergyAssistance
#TeamDHS posing for a photo while serving our community.
March 14, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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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 snapshot of Colin Murphy, #TeamDHS Deputy Chief of Staff, interviewing with WBAL-TV.
April 7, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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Last week, #TeamDHS joined @govwesmoore.bsky.social at the Bowie Interfaith Pantry and Emergency Aid Fund. We saw firsthand the increased demand as a result of the federal government shutdown. This is what it looks like when communities come together to leave no one behind.
Governor Wes Moore, wearing a black jacket, greets Secretary Rafael López and Maryland lawmakers at the Bowie food pantry. Governor Wes Moore, who wears a dark jacket, looks at a large collection of white plastic bags filled with items at the food pantry. A food pantry volunteer is on the left with volunteers and officials in the background. Governor Wes Moore gives a hug to a volunteer in a blue shirt next to a table with boxes.
October 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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During the shutdown, @govwesmoore.bsky.social quickly got $10 million in emergency funding to food banks and pantries in every corner of the state as Marylanders faced furloughs and layoffs.

Thank you, Governor Moore, and our food partners for serving Marylanders every day!

#FoodAssistance
#TeamDHS Secretary Rafael López stands in a kitchen holding a plate of food. Other volunteers or staff are visible in the background working in the kitchen area of Our Daily Bread. Secretary Rafael López, Governor Wes Moore, and a volunteer smiling and posing for a photo in a kitchen at Our Daily Bread. A photo taken showing Secretary Rafael López, Executive Director David Kinkopf, Governor Wes Moore, and a person standing together smiling while serving others in Our Daily Bread.
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM