Kent County Department of Social Services

Kent County Department of Social Services We accomplish this in partnership with our constituents and community partners.

Kent County Department of Social Services promotes personal responsibility, dignity, and self-sufficiency; protects vulnerable children and adults; and preserves families.

09/09/2026

If you’re concerned that a child or adult may be experiencing abuse or neglect, don’t ignore that concern.

Call your local Department of Social Services or 1-800-91PREVENT (1-800-917-7383) immediately.

Together, let’s keep our community safe.

09/09/2026

As summer winds down and back-to-school routines get underway, don’t forget to use your SUN Bucks!

Use your benefits to help stock up on fresh foods, family favorites, and healthy lunchbox snacks.

Remember, SUN Bucks expire 122 days after they are issued. Don’t wait to use them!

Check your balance and find out when your benefits expire: https://dhs.maryland.gov/sunbucks/

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📅Mark your calendars!!🟣Kent Goes Purple is this Sunday September 13th!
09/08/2026

📅Mark your calendars!!
🟣Kent Goes Purple is this Sunday September 13th!

📅Mark your calendars for this Thursday September 10th!
09/08/2026

📅Mark your calendars for this Thursday September 10th!

Minary’s Dream Alliance is excited to partner with ITCH and Rivers & Roads Consulting to host a vital community conversation on building healthcare career pathways for our local youth.
We are bringing together key community stakeholders—including local schools, employers, nonprofits, and workforce development leaders—to connect existing resources, highlight new student incentives and scholarships, and strengthen our regional talent pipeline.
Event Details
Date & Time: September 10th at 5:30 PM
Location: Minary’s Dream Alliance Center
Perks: Dinner will be provided!
Whether you represent an organization or care deeply about supporting our students and families, we want your voice in the room. Check out the flyer below for details, register to join us, and tag or share this post with anyone who should be part of this conversation!

David A. Bramble, Inc. is Hiring!
09/08/2026

David A. Bramble, Inc. is Hiring!

Some careers are built behind a desk. Others are built out here.

At David A. Bramble, Inc., the work you do becomes part of the communities around you: the roads people drive, the sites businesses grow on, and the infrastructure our region depends on every day.

Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience to the job, there’s an opportunity to learn, grow, and build a career alongside people who take pride in doing the job right.

Ready to see where you fit at DAB? We’re hiring for multiple positions.

👉 Apply today: davidabrambleinc.com/careers

Upcoming Back to School Vaccine Clinic this Thursday, September 10th!
09/08/2026

Upcoming Back to School Vaccine Clinic this Thursday, September 10th!

We have our next Back-To-School Vaccine Clinic this Thursday, September 10th.

Offered FREE to all children:
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
• MCV4 (Meningococcal Conjugate)
• HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
• MenB (Serogroup B Meningococcal)
• Varicella

📞 Call 410-778-2857 to schedule an appointment or stop by the health department's main office anytime between 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM on Thursday.

📋 Don’t forget to bring your child’s vaccination record and their doctor’s info!

It's Blessing Bag Day at Rock Hall Seventh-day Adventist Church!
09/08/2026

It's Blessing Bag Day at Rock Hall Seventh-day Adventist Church!

Our food pantry is open today from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m., all are welcome! Please park in the lot behind our church to allow for deliveries to our pantry and for school buses to pass through Judefind Avenue.

Eastern Shore First Responder Peer Support Symposium:Supporting Those Who Answer the Call📆 Thursday, September 17 🕛 8 a....
09/07/2026

Eastern Shore First Responder Peer Support Symposium:
Supporting Those Who Answer the Call
📆 Thursday, September 17
🕛 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
📍Chesapeake College Todd Performing Arts Center, Wye Mills, MD
🔗 Register for free: PeerSymposium.eventbrite.com
Join first responders, peer support leaders, behavioral health professionals, and community partners from across Maryland's Eastern Shore for a day dedicated to strengthening peer support, building connections, and advancing the mental health and wellness of those who serve our communities.

Continuing Education:
- 4.5 Category I CEUs for Social Workers and Professional Counselors
- Police and Corrections Certified MPTC In-Service Credit
- MIEMSS-approved Continuing Education Credit

Presented by American Foundation for Su***de Prevention - MARYLAND CHAPTER, Caroline Cares, Channel Marker, Inc., For All Seasons Behavioral Health and RCC , Lucas Nagel Memorial Fund, MSBH, Sante Eastern Shore Crisis Response, Talbot County Sheriff's Office, and QAC RISE.

Join first responders, peer support leaders, and behavioral health professionals from across the Eastern Shore for a day of connection.

Reminder: The MVA Online Bus will be in town on Wednesday September 16th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
09/04/2026

Reminder: The MVA Online Bus will be in town on Wednesday September 16th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Address

350 High Street
Chestertown, MD
21260

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(410) 810-7600

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