Falling behind on child support can happen for many reasons. Financial challenges can affect a parent’s ability to meet their child support obligations, but they don’t necessarily reflect how a parent feels about or participates in their child’s life.

Charles County families: The Charles County Dept. of Social Services is hosting Child Support Amnesty Days to help resolve outstanding child support warrants without fear of arrest. 📍 Circuit Court, Room F 📅 Thursday, 8/27 ⏰ 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | 2 –4 p.m. Learn more:

Child Support Warrants? Charles County Amnesty Day Starts Today - The BayNet

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — August is Child Support Awareness Month, and the Charles County Department of Social Services is highlighting resources designed to help parents support their children while offe...

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Did you hear @govwesmoore.bsky.social? Don’t let your SUN Bucks expire! SUN Bucks provide $120 to help families meet their children’s food needs during the summer.

Acting Secretary Stacy Rodgers recently connected with Maryland Food Bank CEO Meg Kimmel and Government Affairs Lead Anne Wallerstedt!

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.

We want to share a heartfelt note from a family about the support they received from Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services worker Carl Johnson.

Child Support Services is about more than collecting child support payments. Maryland’s Child Support Administration helps establish and enforce child support and medical support orders, locate parents, and connect eligible parents with resources to address barriers to paying child support.

Not everyone is familiar with the child support program or the services available to help parents and families. That’s why the federal Office of Child Support Services created a video to help parents and partners better understand child support.

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Not everyone is aware of the child support program and the services we provide. That’s why the federal Office of Child Support Services created an informational video to share with parents and…

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DHS at MACo 2026! Last week, we joined @govwesmoore.bsky.social and our local departments of social services at the MACo Summer Conference to connect, share ideas, and showcase our work.

Hey Calvert County, spread the love this back-to-school season! The Calvert County Department of Social Services is collecting peanut butter, jelly, and jam through Aug. 31. Donate in person or ship items directly to our Prince Frederick office.

Maryland is making EBT benefits more secure. Under @govwesmoore.bsky.social's leadership, Maryland is rolling out new, fraud-resistant EBT cards with chip-and-tap technology.

Keep your benefits safe: We’ll never call or text asking for your EBT PIN or Social Security number. As new EBT cards roll out, stay alert for scams and activate your card as soon as you receive it.

Need help finding affordable health care, food, housing, or other support in Maryland? Connect with 211Maryland for free, confidential help finding local resources. Call 211 or visit: 211md.org. Share this resource with someone who may need it.

For Acting Secretary Stacy L. Rodgers, public service is personal. Her “Earth Mother,” Ella Mae, taught her what it means to be there for others when they need it most. Years later, that lesson still resonates as she meets Marylanders and DHS employees doing this work every day.

Maryland is making EBT cards more secure. During our pilot in June of the new chip-and-tap cards, we set a goal of having at least 70% of participants activate their new cards — and we exceeded it.

Listen up, Maryland! Have you received your new EBT card in the mail? Hear from @govwesmoore.bsky.social and activate your new card today to keep using your benefits without disruption. Learn more: dhs.maryland.gov/ebt-updates/

Save the Date! Join us for the Child Support Awareness Month Resource & Job Fair. Date: Aug. 14, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Address: 2737 Dorchester Square, Cambridge, MD 21613 Job seekers can register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F....

Listen up, Maryland! Have you received your new EBT card in the mail? Hear from @govwesmoore.bsky.social and activate your new card today to keep using your benefits without disruption. Learn more: dhs.maryland.gov/ebt-updates/

Huge shoutout to our former intern, Anna Fedewa! Before wrapping up her internship, she shared three things she learned during her time with us. HINT: Our customers have something to do with it. Explore career opportunities with Maryland DHS: dhs.maryland.gov/about-dhs/ca...

Sometimes, the people who shape how we serve others are the people who first showed us what it means to care. For Acting Secretary Stacy L. Rodgers, that person was Ella Mae — her beloved “Earth Mother.”

JD Douglass-Robinson recently joined WTOP to talk about our new tool to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients navigate new federal work requirements and connect with employment and training opportunities.

New tool links Maryland SNAP recipients to job resources as thousands lose food assistance - WTOP News

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a new tool Friday for SNAP recipients in need of information about employment and job training resources after the Trump administration changed eligibility…

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Child Support Awareness Month is underway! Our Child Support Administration team kicked off the month with a customer-experience simulation. Staff were given real-life scenarios and transportation tickets to navigate stations representing resources families may need.

Reunification isn't just a goal — it's at the heart of our work. Stories like Lacey's show what happens when families have the support they need to heal. Read the story from WBAL-TV: www.wbaltv.com/article/its-....

@govwesmoore.bsky.social announced our new tool to connect SNAP customers with Maryland’s largest-ever network of employment and training partners.

We stopped by the blood drive in our office building today to see our colleagues giving back. Every donation made today will support the @americanredcross.bsky.social and help local hospitals maintain a safe, reliable blood supply for the patients and families who depend on it.

It was a pleasure to join Melony Griffith and her team at Maryland Hospital Association this week to discuss how we can continue working together to better support children and families across Maryland. We look forward to continuing this important work together.

Across the country, communities came together Tuesday for National Night Out to build connections between neighbors, public safety partners, and local leaders.

Protect your benefits: We will never call or text you to ask for your EBT PIN or Social Security number. As we roll out new EBT cards, be alert for scams. Please activate your new EBT card as soon as you receive it.

New data shows nearly 36,000 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients impacted by H.R. 1 restrictions have lost benefits.

Family connections can make a lasting difference in a child’s life. Our Family Matters Resource Kit brings together trusted resources for kinship caregivers, young adults, and professionals who support them — all in one place.