ANNAPOLIS. DHS VOW TO A SKEPTICAL JOINT COMMITTEE TO WORK ON ALL THESE PROBLEMS WITH A SENSE OF URGENCY, AND THE SECRETARY BACKED UP THAT PLEDGE BY OUTLINING STEPS ALREADY TAKEN AND A STRATEGY GOING ...

Gov. Wes Moore announced Monday that Rafael López, secretary of the Maryland Department of Human Services, will step down from his role later this month. “I am grateful for Secretary López’s ...

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) said Monday that it is ending the practice of housing minors in hotels. The policy change comes nearly a month after a teen girl in DHS custody — ...

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Local social services agencies have been ...

Maryland’s Department of Human Services Secretary Rafael López has pleaded not guilty to January charges of driving under the influence and operating a vehicle while impaired. A Washington, D.C., ...

Maryland has secured more than $2.6 million in grants to launch artificial intelligence tools aimed at streamlining access to public benefits. (Dreamstime/TNS) The state received two of seven national ...

The Maryland Department of Human Services will no longer use hotels to house minors in foster care. The change comes after the suicide of Kanaiyah Ward, a 16-year-old girl, who was in the custody of ...

Maryland Department of Human Services Secretary Rafael López will resign from his role, effective Feb. 23, Gov. Wes Moore announced in a Monday afternoon news release. Lopez's departure follows months ...

Another embattled Maryland state agency head is stepping down. Maryland’s Department of Human Services Secretary Rafael López will step down as secretary effective Feb. 23, the governor’s office ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maryland’s Department of Human Services Secretary Rafael López has pleaded not guilty to January charges of driving under the ...