Cecil County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
www.dhr.maryland.gov
Resource Details
Description CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES: Investigates allegations of physical or sexual abuse and neglect of children under age 18. Legal mandates require children in neglect cases to be seen within 5 days and in abuse cases within 24 hours. Child must reside in Cecil County or incident of abuse/neglect must have taken place within Cecil County. 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 - Cecil County
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Program
Eligibility See notes.
Languages Offered Language Line.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Call for information and intake.
Documents Required Call for information.
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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


Contact Information
Phone After Hours 410-996-5350
Fax Number 410-996-0228
Main 410-996-0100
Main Email Address tina.linkous@maryland.gov
Main Contact Name Tina Linkous
Main Contact Title Assistant Director of Services
Main Contact Phone 410-996-0150
Main Contact Email Address tina.linkous@maryland.gov
Director or Senior Administrator Name Tina Linkous
Director or Senior Administrator Title Assistant Director of Services
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 410-996-0150
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address tina.linkous@maryland.gov
Sites offering this Program 170 East Main Street