There is a Department of Human Services established as a principal department of the State government.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Department of Human Services
Subtitle 2 - Organization and Administration of Department
Section 2-201 - Department Established
Section 2-203 - Administration of Department
Section 2-204 - Deputy Secretaries
Section 2-205 - Staff -- Secretary's Office
Section 2-206 - Removal of Appointees
Section 2-207 - Staff -- Other Units
Section 2-210 - Secretary's Duties -- Budget
Section 2-211 - Secretary's Duties -- Plans and Activities
Section 2-212 - Secretary's Powers -- Assumption of Functions