• English
    X

    Google Translate Disclaimer

    The Maryland Department of Information Technology (“DoIT”) offers translations of the content through Google Translate. Because Google Translate is an external website, DoIT does not control the quality or accuracy of translated content. All DoIT content is filtered through Google Translate which may result in unexpected and unpredictable degradation of portions of text, images and the general appearance on translated pages. Google Translate may maintain unique privacy and use policies. These policies are not controlled by DoIT and are not associated with DoIT’s privacy and use policies. After selecting a translation option, users will be notified that they are leaving DoIT’s website. Users should consult the original English content on DoIT’s website if there are any questions about the translated content.

    DoIT uses Google Translate to provide language translations of its content. Google Translate is a free, automated service that relies on data and technology to provide its translations. The Google Translate feature is provided for informational purposes only. Translations cannot be guaranteed as exact or without the inclusion of incorrect or inappropriate language. Google Translate is a third-party service and site users will be leaving DoIT to utilize translated content. As such, DoIT does not guarantee and does not accept responsibility for, the accuracy, reliability, or performance of this service nor the limitations provided by this service, such as the inability to translate specific files like PDFs and graphics (e.g. .jpgs, .gifs, etc.).

    DoIT provides Google Translate as an online tool for its users, but DoIT does not directly endorse the website or imply that it is the only solution available to users. All site visitors may choose to use alternate tools for their translation needs. Any individuals or parties that use DoIT content in translated form, whether by Google Translate or by any other translation services, do so at their own risk. DoIT is not liable for any loss or damages arising out of, or issues related to, the use of or reliance on translated content. DoIT assumes no liability for any site visitor’s activities in connection with use of the Google Translate functionality or content.

    The Google Translate service is a means by which DoIT offers translations of content and is meant solely for the convenience of non-English speaking users of the website. The translated content is provided directly and dynamically by Google; DoIT has no direct control over the translated content as it appears using this tool. Therefore, in all contexts, the English content, as directly provided by DoIT is to be held authoritative.

    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​ ​

    Joseph


    Joseph was a happy kid, and he wasn’t afraid to show it. One of the few times that his kindergarten teacher had to put him in time out was because Joseph stood up in the middle of the class and started loudly singing opera. His mom isn’t sure where that came from (he certainly didn’t watch a lot of opera as a baby).

    He loved nature when he was growing up. We took this picture of Joseph on a trail where he used to go to watch wildlife. He got to know the deer so well that he learned their calls. He later watched a documentary on deer and knew most of the information already.

    Other people trusted Joseph with their secrets, and he naturally gravitated to the kids in school who didn’t seem to have many other friends. Over time, Joseph listened and counseled his friends when they were having a major life crisis. In high school, he talked someone out of suicide. Although he wanted to be a veterinarian at first, Joseph realized that people needed help with their mental health. Already at a young age, he had experience with mental health counseling that no book could ever teach him.

    Joseph graduated from Goucher College with majors in Psychology and Religion and a minor in Education. He’s now working at the psychiatry unit of the University of Maryland hospital system. And he’s just getting started. He wants to open a therapy practice, and he’s already buying a house. “People ask me if I’m really doing this,” he says with a laugh. “And I tell them don’t worry. I’ve got a plan and I know what I’m doing.”

    Are you a WIC Baby? We would love to tell your story! Email us at MDH.WIC@Maryland.gov or message us on Facebook or Instagram @MDH.WIC.