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Description
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ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES: Offers services to adults who lack the mental or physical capacity to sufficiently provide for their daily needs to protect their health, safety, and welfare. An adult at-risk of endangerment is one who is maltreated, has inadequate food, clothing or shelter, or lacks essential medical care. DSS investigates the reports and arranges for services to remedy the situation. 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 guardian for persons under age 65. Area Agency on Aging will act as guardians for persons ages 65 and older.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Caroline County
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Hours of operation:
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Mon: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Vulnerable adults age 18 and older that are allegedly abused, neglected or exploited.
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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 to report allegations of adult abuse.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Normal Wait Times
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See notes.
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Programs at this agency
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Caroline County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Office of Child Support
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
Caroline County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Young Fathers Employment Program
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Burial Assistance
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Phone After Hours
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410-479-2515
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Fax Number
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410-819-4578
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Main
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410-819-4500
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Main Email Address
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caroline.dss@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Ronquel Friend
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Main Contact Title
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Adult Services Supervisor
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Main Contact Phone
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410-819-4569
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Main Contact Email Address
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ronquel.friend@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Heather Ruark
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Assistant Director for Services
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-819-4523
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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heather.ruark@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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207 South Third Street
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