DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Alvin C. Collins, Secretary of Human Resources (410) 767-7109

Lois Y. Whitaker, Deputy Secretary for Operations (410) 767-7107
A. Susan Fernandez, Esq., Deputy Secretary for Planning, Legislation, & Innovation (410) 767-8964
Lynda G. Fox, Deputy Secretary for Programs & Local Operations (410) 767-7486

Linda M. Heisner, Executive Director, Child-Care Administration (410) 767-7128
Clifford P. Layman, Executive Director, Child-Support Enforcement Administration (410) 767-7674
Denese F. Maker, Executive Director, Community Services Administration (410) 767-7350
Kevin P. Mahon, Executive Director of Family Investment (410) 767-7338
Linda D. Ellard, State Director of Social Services (410) 767-7216
Catherine M. Shultz, Principal Counsel (410) 767-7726

311 West Saratoga St.
Baltimore, MD 21201-3521
(410) 767-7000
e-mail: mddhr@mail.state.md.us
fax: (410) 333-0392
toll free: 1-800-332-6347
toll free (in Spanish): 1-800-732-7850
TTY: (410) 767-7025
World Wide Web: http://www.dhr.state.md.us/dhr/


Agencies

Budget

Historical Evolution

Mandated Reports

Organizational Chart

Origin & Functions


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

(N00A01, formerly 33.01.01)
FY1998 appropriation: $6,512,382
FY1998 authorized positions: 106.5
Alvin C. Collins, Secretary of Human Resources (appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent)
(410) 767-7109
e-mail: acollins@mail.state.md.us

COUNTY & CITY DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES

(N00G00, formerly 33.07.00)
FY1998 appropriation: $1,027,811,185
FY1998 authorized positions: 5,611.6

PLANNING, LEGISLATION, & INNOVATION

A. Susan Fernandez, Esq., Deputy Secretary
(410) 767-8964
e-mail: sfernand@umbc.edu

Cynthia C. Story, Executive Director (410) 767-7647

PROGRAMS & LOCAL OPERATIONS

Lynda G. Fox, Deputy Secretary
(410) 767-7486
e-mail: foxl@mail.dhr.state.md

CHILD-CARE ADMINISTRATION

(N00D01, formerly 33.04.01)
FY1998 appropriation: $17,274,808
FY1998 authorized positions: 165.5
Linda M. Heisner, Executive Director (410) 767-7128
Patricia A. Jennings, Deputy Director (410) 767-7798

COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

(N00C01, formerly 33.03.01)
FY1998 appropriation: $46,941,196
FY1998 authorized positions: 53
Denese F. Maker, Executive Director (410) 767-7350

FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION

(N00I00, formerly 33.09.00)
FY1998 appropriation: $23,269,964
FY1998 authorized positions: 114.7
Kevin P. Mahon, Executive Director of Family Investment (410) 767-7338

SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

(N00B00, formerly 33.02.00)
FY1998 appropriation: $16,651,432
FY1998 authorized positions: 73
Linda D. Ellard, State Director of Social Services (410) 767-7216
Joyce T. Mitchell, Deputy Director (410) 767-7684

OPERATIONS

(N00E01, formerly 33.05.01)
FY1998 appropriation: $11,029,477
FY1998 authorized positions: 142
Lois Y. Whitaker, Deputy Secretary for Operations
(410) 767-7107
e-mail: lwhitake@umbc.edu

CHILD-SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

(N00H00, formerly 33.08.00)
FY1998 appropriation: $47,639,107
FY1998 authorized positions: 79.5
Clifford P. Layman, Executive Director (410) 767-7674
Louis Curry III, Deputy Director (410) 767-7573


DEFUNCT DEPARTMENTAL AGENCIES

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Under the Office of Adult and Family Services within the Community Services Administration, this unit was incorporated into Community-Based Services in March 1997.

CERTIFIED ADULT RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM
Under the Office of Adult and Family Services within the Community Services Administration, this unit in March 1997 became part of Home-Based Services.

IN-HOME AIDE SERVICES
Under the Office of Adult and Family Services within the Community Services Administration, this unit in March 1997 became part of Home-Based Services.

OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT SERVICES
Under Social Services Administration, renamed Office of Administrative Services in 1996.

OFFICE OF PLANNING & PROJECTS MANAGEMENT
Under Social Services Administration, renamed Office of Research, Special Projects, Planning, and Legislation in 1996

OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
Renamed Office of Public Relations in March 1997.

RESPITE CARE PROGRAM
Under the Office of Adult and Family Services within the Community Services Administration, this unit in March 1997 became part of Home-Based Services.

SOCIAL SERVICES TO ADULTS
Under the Office of Adult and Family Services within the Community Services Administration, this unit was incorporated into Community-Based Services in March 1997.


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