Program Description

  Admin - Social Services Office

The Social Services Administrative Unit provides strategic leadership and centralized operational support for all Social Services programs within the Department of Health and Human Services. Under the direction of the Social Services Officer, the Administrative Unit ensures strong fiscal management, staffing oversight, and compliance with House Bill 669 (HB669) grant requirements, while coordinating closely with the Maryland Department of Human Services. The unit provides direct oversight of the Office of Eligibility and Support Services (OESS), Child Welfare Services, and Constituent Services, and establishes funding, policy, and regulatory authority for Adult Services, Office of Home Energy Program (OHEP), and Emergency Assistance to Families and Children (EAFC). This centralized approach promotes consistent operations, accurate reporting, and alignment with State and County priorities. Through its work, the unit strengthens program performance, enhances service delivery, and maintains the infrastructure necessary to provide effective, equitable support to Montgomery County residents.