Thank you for your interest in the work of the Baltimore County Department of Social Services.  As you view our site, you will see that our broad array of services affects the lives of thousands of Baltimore County citizens of all communities, ages and income levels.

We protect children who have been victims of devastating abuse and neglect.  We provide children with safe and nurturing homes when they cannot live with their families. We help families move toward economic independence. We help people find employment and be able to leave public assistance. We help families move from subsidized housing to becoming homeowners.  And we help elderly residents to remain safe and independent in the community.  We accomplish all this and more by working in concert with those we serve and our many governmental, nonprofit, business and community partners.

Even more than before, we need the involvement of the whole community to do this important work.  We challenge you to become involved in our efforts.  If you are not already one of our foster parents, one of our volunteers, one of our partners, or one of our supporters, we need you to join us as we continue to build stronger families and communities in Baltimore County.

If you have any questions about the Baltimore County Department of Social Services, please call 410-853-3944 or email Maureen Robinson, Public Information Officer at MRobinso@dhr.state.md.us.

Revised March 8, 2005