Harford County Department of Social Services, Crisis Assistance Program
https://dhs.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/burial-assistance/
Resource Details
Alternate Name Harford County DSS, Crisis Assistance Program
Description

BURIAL ASSISTANCE: Provides limited financial help with funeral expenses of deceased individuals who were receiving certain needs-based assistance (i.e., Temporary Cash Assistance, Supplemental Security Income, Foster Children, Temporary Disability Assistant Program, Public Assistance to Adults) or would have been eligible to receive assistance from the Department of Human Services. A newborn child who was not receiving Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) may also be eligible.

Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Harford County
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Program
Eligibility The deceased individual was either already receiving assistance or met the eligibility requirements of certain programs administered by the Department of Human Services.
Languages Offered Language Line.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Apply online at benefits.maryland.gov, in-person, or by mail
Documents Required Verification of assets, death and funeral arrangements are required. Call or complete the contact form on the website for more information.
Programs at this agency Harford County Department of Social Services, Adoption and Foster Care Services
Harford County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Harford County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Harford County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Harford County Department of Social Services, Out of Home Placement Services
Harford County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Harford County Department of Social Services, Voluntary In-Home Family Services
Harford County Department of Social Services, Voluntary In-Home Services
Harford County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Harford County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Harford County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance Program
Harford County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance for Single Adults
Harford County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children


Contact Information
Fax Number 410-297-6124
Main 410-297-6100
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Sites offering this Program 2029 Pulaski Highway