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Alternate Name
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Calvert County DSS, Adult Protective Services
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Description
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ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES: Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, sexual or financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. Assists or acts on the behalf of adults who lack the mental or physical capacity to sufficiently provide for their daily needs in order to protect their health, safety, welfare, and to prevent or remedy neglect or self neglect, abuse or exploitation.
If an APS investigation reveals the need for guardianship of a vulnerable adult, case workers assist or act on behalf of the vulnerable adult to find an appropriate individual or agency who may petition the court for guardianship. Also, may assist the petitioner in seeking two licensed physicians to attest to competency.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Calvert County
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Hours Of Operation
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Administrative hours. Calls are accepted 24/7.
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
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Bus Service Access
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Local bus: Blue, Pink, White
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Eligibility
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Adults, ages 18 and older who are vulnerable to physical abuse, neglect, self-neglect and/or exploitation by others.
Eligibility: Adult: Yes; Female: Yes; Male: Yes;
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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Free
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Application Process
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Call for information or to report abuse/neglect...443-550-6969
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Documents Required
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None
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Normal Wait Times
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Varies.
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Programs at this agency
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Calvert County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Calvert County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Calvert County Department of Social Services, Child Support Services
Calvert County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Calvert County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Calvert County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
Calvert County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Calvert County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Calvert County Department of Social Services, Child, Family & Adult Services
Calvert County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Calvert County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Calvert County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
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Mailing Address
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200 Duke Street
Prince Frederick
20678 United States
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Toll Free Number
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800-917-7383
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Phone After Hours
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866-898-9848
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Fax Number
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443-550-6855
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TTY
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443-550-6274
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Main
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443-550-6969
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Main Email Address
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calvert.dss@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Maura Vilkoski
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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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443-550-6946
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Amye W. Scrivener
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Director
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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443-550-6999
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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amye.scrivener@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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200 Duke Street
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