Caroline County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
www.dhr.maryland.gov
Resource Details
Alternate Name Caroline County DSS, CPS
Description CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES: Provides investigations into allegations of physical or sexual abuse and neglect of children. Legal mandates require children in neglect cases to be seen within 5 days and in abuse cases within 24 hours. Emergency services may include placement in sheltered care or court involvement, or may involve counseling with the family to rectify the situation.
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Caroline County
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Program
Eligibility Allegedly abused or neglected children under the age of 18.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Call to report allegations of child abuse.
Documents Required Call for information.
Normal Wait Times See notes.
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Caroline County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs
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


Contact Information
Phone After Hours 410-479-2515
Fax Number 410-819-4501
Main 410-819-4500
Main Email Address meghan.dibenedetto@maryland.gov
Main Contact Name Meghan DiBenedetto
Main Contact Title Child Protective Services Supervisor
Main Contact Phone 410-819-4510
Main Contact Email Address meghan.dibenedetto@maryland.gov
Director or Senior Administrator Name Heather Ruark
Director or Senior Administrator Title Assistant Director for Services
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 410-819-4523
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address heather.ruark@maryland.gov
Sites offering this Program 207 South Third Street