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Description
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Provides welfare reform program that's designed to help families to become independent of welfare support through work, personal responsibility and community involvement. Customers are required to participate in work activities for a minimum of 40 hours per week in exchange for TCA, child care, training and emergency assistance.
ELIGIBILITY: Families which include a minor child or pregnant individual. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant who resides in Maryland, has applied for Child Support Services and participates in work activity.
COMPONENT EXPLANATIONS:
1) WORK ACTIVITIES: Can include job search, unsubsidized and subsidized employment, work experience, on-the-job training and/or community service. Education activity for adults must be approved and is required for minors with infants. The following are exempt from work activities: adult of child under 1 years; teen mother with child less than 12 weeks; severely disabled adult or child (SSI application required).
2) WELFARE AVOIDANCE GRANTS (WAG): Client, at caseworker's suggestion, can receive 3-12 months of cash assistance to avoid need for TCA.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Cecil County
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Hours of operation:
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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See notes.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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None.
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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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Approximately 30 days.
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Programs at this agency
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Cecil County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Child Support Administration
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
Cecil County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Intensive Family Services
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Homelessness Prevention Program
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Fax Number
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410-996-0364
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Main
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410-996-0100
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Main Email Address
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linda.rank@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Dorothea Phillips
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Main Contact Title
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Assistant Director of FIA
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Main Contact Phone
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410-996-0342
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Main Contact Email Address
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dorothea.phillips@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Dorothea Phillips
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Assistant Director of FIA
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-996-0342
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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dorothea.phillips@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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170 East Main Street
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