Maryland Department of Human Services
Maryland Department of Human Services is the Maryland state agency responsible for social-service programs including child welfare, Child Protective Services, foster care, child support, and related family-support systems. DHS was involved in Jacob Keller’s removal from Robert Keller’s household and the legal aftermath of the October 2024 assault.
Overview
Maryland DHS provided the state-level framework behind local protective-services action rather than acting as a single office or individual caseworker. The system received reports, opened investigations, coordinated child-safety decisions, and interfaced with the courts.
Involvement in Jacob Keller’s Case
The agency connected hospital documentation, school reporting, social work, foster care, mandated reporting, and legal custody outcomes into one institutional chain.
Related Entries
- Jacob Keller
- Robert Keller
- Jacob Keller (Foster Care Journey)
- Jacob Keller’s Hospitalization (October 2024) - Event
- State of Maryland v. Robert Keller (2024–2025) - Event