Charles County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
dhs.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/emergency-assistance
Resource Details
Alternate Name Charles County DSS, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Description FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Provides emergency cash assistance to families who need emergency help paying rent or utilities or for other emergencies. These funds are available through the local department once every twenty four months when funds are available.

ELIGIBILITY:
-- Families must have one or more children under 21 living with them.
-- Families must present proof that they have an emergency that was not caused by a family member quitting a job.
-- Families must present an eviction notice or a utility cut-off notice from the utility company or other proof of an emergency.
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Charles County
 
Hours Of Operation Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Program
Eligibility Low-income families with dependent children, under age 21. Only one benefit issued within a 24-month period.
Languages Offered Accommodations possible.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Call for information, Walk -n application process.
Documents Required Call for information.
Normal Wait Times Walk-in application process.
Programs at this agency Charles County Department of Social Services, Foster Care Services
Charles County Department of Social Services, Child Protection Services
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
Toll Free Number 1-800-332-6347
Fax Number 301-870-3958
TTY 301-934-6776
Main 301-392-6400
Temporary Cash Assistance 301-392-6645
Main Email Address charles.codss@maryland.gov
Director or Senior Administrator Name Therese Wolf
Director or Senior Administrator Title Director
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 301-392-6400
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address charles.codss@maryland.gov