Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services

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Description	ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES: Offers professional services to individuals, ages 18 or older, who lack the mental or physical capacity to provide sufficiently for their daily needs to protect their health, safety, and welfare. An adult at-risk of endangerment is one who is maltreated or exploited, has inadequate food, clothing and shelter, or lacks essential medical care. DSS investigates and arranges for services to remedy the situation. Legal mandates require adults in neglect cases to be seen within 5 days and in abuse cases within 24 hours. If no family member or individual is available to serve as guardian, DSS will be appointed guardian for persons under age 65. Area Agency on Aging will be guardian for persons ages 65 and older.

	Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Dorchester County
Physical Address	627 Race Street Cambridge MD 21613 United States
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	Hours of operation: Mon: 8AM 5PM Tue: 8AM 5PM Wed: 8AM 5PM Thu: 8AM 5PM Fri: 8AM 5PM

Disabilities Access	Yes.

Program
Eligibility	Vulnerable adults that are allegedly abused, neglected or exploited.

Languages Offered	Language Line.
Program Fees	None.
Application Process	Call to report allegations of alleged adult abuse.
Documents Required	Call for information.





Programs at this agency	Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Adoption Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Child Support Services Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Purchase of Care Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Services to Families with Children Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing Dorchester County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Project Home Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance

Contact Information
Mailing Address	PO Box 217 Cambridge MD 21613 United States




Phone After Hours	410-228-3245

Fax Number	410-901-1121
TTY	410-901-1266
Main	410-901-4100




Main Email Address	kathleen.rineholt@maryland.gov
Main Contact Name	Kathleen Rineholt
Main Contact Title	Supervisor of Family Servic es
Main Contact Phone	410-901-4270
Main Contact Email Address	kathleen.rineholt@maryland.gov
Director or Senior Administrator Name	Sue Todd
Director or Senior Administrator Title	Supervisor of Family Servic es
Director or Senior Administrator Phone	410-901-4270
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address	sue.todd@maryland.gov