FRONT GENT VOLINOS December 2007 % fox worwidhrstatesmd.us CO 6th Semiannual State Job Fair Held at War Memorial The conference was held atthe War Memeria Plaza in Balimore Cty. Job prospects for potential employees are mare promising than ‘ever. see story on page 5 TOP STO! DHR Fellowship Program Swings Into Action . The inaugural cohort of the Fel: Jowship Program met on cris fll locate families safely from New Orleans 10 utstand tumble Tobe pr A H. Adams, of a program that is ™ ecanl Michele in the lives of the Canopii and Deborah Lundabl., people we serve.” the Department.” Hygiene, the Injured Labor, Licensing and Regulation. She brings 4 Strong fiscal analysis bwckground and has functional analyst in the Family. Invest, meat Administ tion, working as a project manager fora numberof initiatives. ‘seen tows ord Scott exemplifies the can-do sprit we seck in fellows. Two years ago, immediately after Hurricane Ke- trina devastated the Gulf area, Scott volunteered at a Red Cross shelter jn Baton Rouge and helped (0 re Heart Gallery 2007 Premiered at James S. Lewis Gall ©) worked in several ad- 47k; rninseations at DUR. headquarter. Sharon cucenly serves as an administrator for the Child Support Enforcement Ad Tasso surprised Maryland Heart Gallery photo exhibit..see story on page 9 A Anne Arundel DSS WONT L MMe ‘Anne Arundel DSS received omen > eer in'Stte agencies, ine, M1 O0NHeWecames bad eH Foes has served as assistant director for family investment programs atthe Wicomico County Department of Social when I received the request from the Secretary for volunteers fortis program,” suid) Boyd “In my vices. She 30 years, also devel- a PD cant oped the 4 remember Wicomico | this ype County M ‘of opportu» DSS" nity being commu- offered nity par to line nership ’ caiantl staff, Tam program, Setasane honored 10 have een selected." harnessingthe “Michele brings more than 17 years ‘of experience atthe lea level. She ‘support of organizations for depart- >> Page 2 Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown was on hand to open the 3rd annualLieutenant Governor Anthony Brown Opened Maryland Heart Gallery Exhibition BALTIMORE - In Mary- place to call home. These land, there ate over 10,000 evocative photographs children living outside their were taken by professional photographers who do- nated thee talents and dime 1o this worthy endeavor, Gallery advances This 20072008 Macy. the Department of Human land Heart Gallery was Resources’ efforts to find unveiled at the James these children permanent E. Lewis Museum of hhomes. It showcases the Art on the campus of portaits of 65 Maryland Morgan State Univer: children in search of a sity on October 19, 2007. a = >>1 Inaugural Fellows Cont. | ‘ment programs. Michelle is Fellowship Program. She drive the Department deci- | also @ doctoral candidate at simultaneously serves as the sion making, said Lunda the University of Maryland public information officer at Secretary Donald, in her astern Shore, Michele the Frederick County De- greeting tthe fellows, en rearranged hier life so she partment of Social Services couraged them o get out of could participate. “I knew and as a case manager in their comfort zones. *You that we would be hitting the for department's purchase are not interns and you will ‘ground running, so I made of care program. She also not be doing exercises, you Arrangements o shorten my serves on DHR'S Com- wil have the opportunity to daily commute. 1 wanted munications Manag. to make sure I could take Council and was co-chair of bution to the department.” advantage of each experi- her department’ successful Working as change agents fence, said Canopii. “Ilook Maryland Charity Cam- they will shadow executives, forward 9 making a con- paign. “This will bea great alend key meetings, take Seman Souttenm om weming atone tribution on a larger seale” opportunity to arn and 10 on a major group assign- Deborah brings 16 years have a broad exposure to ment as well as individual of versaileexperience ithe the critical issues which projects and opportunities ment make a substantive contWho is Johnny Rice ? He's more than a familiar | target to receive his Ph.D. a face you may encounter | at Morgan State University | F&C: Whar is your cur. ‘while riding the elevator or | in Spring. 2008. Rice is | rent charge as a special walking the halls of DHR. |a proud member of the | assistant 10 the Secretary? His demeanor resembles | Balimore Alumni Chapter that ofa gentle giant whose | of Kappa Alpha Psi Frater expression displays his | nity, Ine, AFAM Keystone depth of thought and com- | Lodge #9 and the Baltimore mitment to his job. When | City College Senior High | Ponty areas of the aesney F&C frst requested this in- | Atumni Assocation, John S th Johnny’ | work withthe Secretary and the Deputy Seeretary to ensure thatthe priority areas of the agency scans that Tam not limited terview, Me. Rie was very | ny is married andthe father | Pe Oat ney accommodating and eager | of a son and a daughter. ‘work with Deputy Secret to share his enthusiasm | His past employment about his current charge at | experience covers a great | Bian Wilbon as relaes to) Johnny: Previously ) back to DHR to help work assignments looking at our | worked_as-the Deputy | on the wanson plan and to DHR, which is far reach: | cross-section of diverse feet, state car availability, | Director of the Office of | ensure thatthe agency ex ing and impactdriven, | areas within the Haman Re ore Myra | Conducting analysis with |Community Intatves | ceeded expectations, it was F sere panning and ther key staf | ihn the Community Se. | almost a no-brainer. think to be the type to take | working for the Balimore ea ge ake working fr the Batinas Vai st ne example of | vies Adminaton Tat | HEM inpoan es tt vies et ie ts ha | Sere Me Rice nn | auyshargetiee. Twork with | was great for me because | often refer to DHR as where Sout his tasks with | Services, Mr. Rice wipe Secreary in reference | we had the opportunity to | Eco my tect in leadership Pees posi | tion of families, He would | 106 PEW "Place Matters” | oversee responsible father | [actually became areal ad- imation eau fon [an of fami. wold | agenda by convening work | food programs, wel | minator Hee and ls Tohnny vas born an | eament plans for aren | 0, 1 ease hat He Jo work inkiines and we | learned wht el work wat ed in Baltimore City. | e fen the | #9" is properly monitored | were ery engaged with our | while here at DHR. The raised in Balimore City. | in efforts to strengthen the Cf ie and lauebes in a way that | community stakeholders | one thing that T would say fe proudly sid that he fs | fragile family un. As | 4 a | ‘matches the strategic vision | and 1 thoroughly enjoyed | is that process is important a poduet of the Balimore | an adtictions counselor in . r : ofthe organization. T work | tha. We had the opportu: | and thas someting as 2 Sten ot ihe poise | Seen Mr Ri west | 8H the Planning OF%ce | nity to communicate the | Kader that T've alvays fo- Fae eee eee eee es imnktl with managing for resus | mission of the Community| cused on but figuring tall Balimore Cty College | with incarcerated inmates and Tam also. working | Services Administration | out and being inovatve High School. This self | caching classes in mora | 2%) 14m ho, working | Servic ee proined Hong sae | poem oving and ep |i Che of Sal Stay |e wll as our oe to | as meting ht earned his Bachelor’ and | prevention. Working incor ii ag comma [ale retin : | am working witha Fide | ewe yao | Sotetayo this department Mars degre’ in Crimi | redons exposed ME. Rie |i" eyeyting. 1 cam | AC: Med have the opportunity 1 orscgpremoersbap ms Ko fow-income non-custodial | not take ownership of do. I have the opportunity: sity of Baltimore and is on | fathers who were in need of support services (i.e, ongo: ing substance abuse treat ‘ment, domestic violence Johnny’ | think a couple of things brought me back. Thad been working in the non-profit sector for several fanything. in particular but Tam here to support vati- fous efforts that are of vital importance 10 the agency to influence statewide poli cies and practices through the work we do here commeienstonee || counseling, child support years and T alvays stayed | F&C: 1 know sha there semen | arrearage issues. andaccess| F&C: Well thars a | eagagedwithgovernmenton | és a djference between to children concerns), He | far ory from your previ-| the loeal as well asthe state | Johnny at DHR then and actively pursued resources | ous capacity here at DHR | evel, When there was an | Johmy at DHR now. Can to meet the fathers’ needs. | Central, wihictt was? | opportunity for me to come | You give our readers a true Did You Know? Wearing your heart upon your sleeve .rouve pobeny nears tne pase ‘towoar ones heart on one's saove but what does mean? I usualy detcbes someone who splays thelrnnermost ‘eatings openly. The expression canbe traced back othe mesieval days of chivalry, acording to R Brash in That Takes the ‘Cake. Knights who were to fit each atherin tournament wanted everyone to krow for whom they fought Thats why they ‘conspicuously wore something the lady they favored nad given them a a token of her affection. Gen tis Wasa nibbon scart ‘rhandkerche. The krght would hen pin ot the treasured git this lave. Honcothe saying that he wore his heart or his hearts desir on nis sleeve was bor