Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
www.dhs.maryland.gov
Resource Details
Description CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES: Provides a response either through an investigation or alternative response for 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. Provides emergency services as needed, including removal of children, court involvement, counseling with the family to rectify the situation or helping the family to make an alternative plan of care for their children.
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Dorchester County
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Disabilities Access Handicap assessible.
Bus Service Access DDUST-Shore Transit stops at Walmart which is in the same shopping center as our department.
Program
Eligibility Children under the age of 18, who have allegedly been neglected or abused.
Languages Offered Language Line.
Program Fees None.
Application Process To report child abuse or neglect, call during business hours and follow the prompts. After 4:30PM, on weekends, or on holidays, please call the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office at 410-228-4141.
Documents Required Call for information.
Normal Wait Times See notes.
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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, Temporary Cash Assistance


Contact Information
Phone After Hours 410-228-4141
Fax Number 410-901-1330
TTY 410-901-1266
Main 410-901-4100
Main Contact Name Pamela Elliott
Main Contact Title CPS Supervisor
Main Contact Phone 410-901-4166
Main Contact Email Address Pam.elliott@maryland.gov
Director or Senior Administrator Name Pamela Elliott
Director or Senior Administrator Title CPS Supervisor
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 410-901-4166
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address Pam.elliott@maryland.gov
Sites offering this Program 2737 Dorchester Square