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Alternate Name
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Carroll County DSS, Adult Protective Services
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Description
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ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES: Offers assistance to adults who lack the mental or physical capacity to sufficiently provide for their daily needs in protecting their health, safety and welfare, and are being maltreated. Persons are considered maltreated if they lack food, clothing, shelter, or essential care. DSS investigates the reports within 30 days and arranges for services to remedy the situation. If no family member or individual is available to fulfil the role of guardian, DSS will be appointed guardian for persons under 65. Area Agency on Aging will be guardian for persons ages 65 and older.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Carroll County
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Hours Of Operation
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Screening 24/7.
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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Abused, neglected, or at risk individuals, ages 18 and older.
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Application Process
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Call for information.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Normal Wait Times
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Legal mandates require adults in neglect cases to be seen within 5 days and in abuse cases within 24 hours.
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Programs at this agency
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Carroll County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
Carroll County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Carroll County Department of Social Services, In-Home Family Services
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
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Fax Number
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410-386-3476
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TTY
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410-876-7111
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Main Screening (24/7)
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410-386-3434
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Main Email Address
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carrodss@dhr.state.md.us
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Sites offering this Program
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1232 Tech Court
1232 Tech Court
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