Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
https://mymdthink.maryland.gov/
Resource Details
Alternate Name Anne Arundel County DSS, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Description FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Provides emergency assistance to families. Assists with court-ordered evictions (not able to assist Section 8 and public housing recipients), utility cut-offs (including those in Section 8 program), prescriptions, and first month's rent. Will assist those in public housing with utilities. Will assist Section 8 recipients with first month's rent on a case by case basis. 
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Anne Arundel County
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Program
Eligibility Adult parents (18 and older) with children under 20 years old. Children 18-20 must be living in home, enrolled in school or working. Family must be receiving temporary cash assistance or have limited income, and willing to apply for assistance if not receiving.
Languages Offered Interpreter and Language Line available.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Submit an application online, or call to make an appointment. No walk-ins. On the mymdthink.maryland.gov website, the Emergency Assistance option is found under the Housing & Energy Assistance section.
Documents Required Call for information. Individuals must have the final notice (a pink slip), for water bill assistance.
Programs at this agency Representative Payee Program, Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services, Foster/Adoption
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services, Adult Services
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services, Foster Care
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services, In-Home Family Services
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services, Emergency Services
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services, Homeless Services
Child Advocacy Center, Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services, Foster Home Approval
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services, Community Initiatives & Programs
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services, Protective Services Screening
Anne Arundel County Homeless Street Outreach Program


Contact Information
TTY 410-296-4512
Main 410-269-4500
Glen Burnie 410-421-8300
Main Contact Name Maria Shields
Main Contact Title Unit Secretary-Glen Burnie Office
Main Contact Phone 410-421-8415
Main Contact Email Address maria.shields@maryland.gov
Director or Senior Administrator Name
Director or Senior Administrator Title
Director or Senior Administrator Phone
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
Sites offering this Program 80 West Street
7500 Ritchie Highway