Allegany County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
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Resource Details
Description EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: Provides families with a child/children under 21 years old, or a pregnant woman with no children, financial assistance to pay for one of the following emergencies: court ordered evictions or foreclosures, utility terminations, water bills, heating fuel, kerosene, coal or wood, lack of cooking fuel, disaster assistance.

BURIAL ASSISTANCE: Provides financial assistance to help with the cost of burial for specific individuals when there is no resource to meet the cost. The maximum payment is $650. The total funeral expense cannot exceed $2500. Call for details.
 
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Allegany County
 
Hours Of Operation Application hours are Monday through Friday 8AM-4PM

Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Program
Eligibility Ages 18 and older with a minor child.
Availability May be used at most 1 time per 24 month(s)
Languages Offered Accommodations possible.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Apply online or walk-in Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM.
Documents Required Verification of identity; Social Security Numbers for all household members; Proof of the emergency (termination notice, court order, etc.); Proof of all income within the past 30 days for all household members; Proof of all resources (bank accounts, etc.) for all household members; Proof of all expenses from the past 30 days
Programs at this agency Allegany County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Child Support Administration
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children
Allegany County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation Services
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs


Contact Information
Toll Free Number 800-332-6347
Fax Number 301-784-7233
Main 301-784-7000
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Sites offering this Program 1 Frederick Street