Alternate Name
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Anne Arundel County DSS, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
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Description
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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.
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Anne Arundel County
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Hours of operation: Mon: 8AM 5PM Tue: 8AM 5PM Wed: 8AM 5PM Thu: 8AM 5PM Fri: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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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.
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Languages Offered
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Interpreter and Language Line available.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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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.
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Documents Required
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Call for information. Individuals must have the final notice (a pink slip), for water bill assistance.
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Programs at this agency
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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
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TTY
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410-296-4512
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Main
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410-269-4500
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Glen Burnie
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410-421-8300
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Main Contact Name
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Maria Shields
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Main Contact Title
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Unit Secretary-Glen Burnie Office
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Main Contact Phone
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410-421-8415
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Main Contact Email Address
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maria.shields@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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Sites offering this Program
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80 West Street 7500 Ritchie Highway
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