Charles County Department of Social Services, Child Protection Services
dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/charles-county/
Resource Details
Alternate Name Charles County DSS,CPS
Description CHILD PROTECTION 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. 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 - Charles County
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Sat: 8AM
Sun: 8AM
Program
Eligibility See notes.
Languages Offered Accommodations Possible.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Call for information.
Normal Wait Times None.
Programs at this agency Charles County Department of Social Services, Foster Care Services
Charles County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Charles County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Charles County Department of Social Services, Customer Services
Charles County Department of Social Services, Respite Care Services


Contact Information
Mailing Address 200 Kent Avenue
La Plata MD
20646 United States
Toll Free Number 877-871-1177
Phone After Hours 301-932-2222
Fax Number 301-934-2662
Main 301-392-6739
Foster Care 301-392-6727
Child Protective Services (after hours) 301-932-2222
Main Email Address charles.codss@maryland.gov
Director or Senior Administrator Name Therese A. Wolf
Director or Senior Administrator Title Director
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 301-392-6600
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address charles.codss@maryland.gov