The Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services will assist County residents to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency; provide services to strengthen individuals and families; and join our community partners in the protection of children and adults.

Fort Smallwood Park consists of approximately 90 acres at the tip of a peninsula in northeastern Anne Arundel County where Patapsco River and Rock Creek meet the Chesapeake Bay.

The Engineering Division oversees the review of public and private development plans to ensure compliance with County code and State Regulations.

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is comprised of public officials responsible for the administration of various aspects of the criminal and juvenile justice systems in Anne Arundel County.

In accordance with § 3-11-105 of the Anne Arundel County Code, the Self-Insurance Fund Committee establishes policies and adopts rules and regulations relating to the operation of the Self-Insurance Fund. In addition, the Committee reviews and approves claims for payment within the Committee's authority or approves settlements above its authority conditioned upon final approval of payment by the County Council.

The Disability Retirement Pension Review Board for the Police Service Retirement Plan (“Board”) is created by § 5-1-107 of the Anne Arundel County Code.

The Disability Retirement Pension Review Board for the Fire Service Retirement Plan (“Board”) is created by § 5-1-107 of the Anne Arundel County Code.

The Disability Retirement Pension Review Board for the Employees’ Retirement Plan (“Board”) is created by § 5-1-107 of the Anne Arundel County Code.

The Disability Retirement Pension Review Board for the Detention Officers’ and Deputy Sheriffs’ Retirement Plan (“Board”) is created by § 5-1-107 of the Anne Arundel County Code.

The mission of the Commission is to study and advise the County Executive on matters relating to making school readiness a priority in Anne Arundel County.