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Alternate Name
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St. Mary's County DSS, Adult Protective Services
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Description
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ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES: Offers protective services to adults, 18 years of age or older, who lack the mental or physical capacity to sufficiently provide for themselves. Investigates the reports and arranges for services to remedy situations of elder-abuse. Legal mandates require adults in neglect cases to be seen within 5 days and in abuse cases within 24 hours. If no family member or individual is available to be the guardian, DSS will be appointed as guardian for persons under age 65. Area Agency on Aging will be guardian for persons aged 65 and older.
Additional Location:
LEXINGTON PARK OFFICE: 21775 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Saint Marys County
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Hours Of Operation
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8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mon: 8:30AM 4PM
Tue: 8:30AM 4PM
Wed: 8:30AM 4PM
Thu: 8:30AM 4PM
Fri: 8:30AM 4PM
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Eligibility
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Ages 18 and older. See notes.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call for information.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Programs at this agency
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St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Adoption
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Adult Foster Care
State of Maryland Child Scholarship Program
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Child Support Services
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Project Home
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Services to Families with Children
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Respite Care
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance Program
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Employment Services
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Phone After Hours
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301-475-8016
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Fax Number
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240-895-7099
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Main
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240-895-7000
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Child Protective Services
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240-895-7016
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Child Protective Services (after hours)
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301-475-8016
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Main Email Address
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kristi.larson@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Alexis Zoss
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Director of Social Services, St. Mary's County
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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240-895-7000
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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alexis.zoss@maryland.gov
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