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Description
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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.
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Dorchester County
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Hours of operation: Mon: 8AM 4:30PM Tue: 8AM 4:30PM Wed: 8AM 4:30PM Thu: 8AM 4:30PM Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
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Disabilities Access
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Handicap assessible.
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Bus Service Access
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DDUST-Shore Transit stops at Walmart which is in the same shopping center as our department.
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Eligibility
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Children under the age of 18, who have allegedly been neglected or abused.
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Languages Offered
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Language Line.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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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.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Normal Wait Times
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See notes.
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Programs at this agency
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Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Adoption Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Adult Services Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Child Support Services Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance 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, Temporary Cash Assistance
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Phone After Hours
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410-228-4141
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Fax Number
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410-901-1330
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TTY
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410-901-1266
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Main
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410-901-4100
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Main Contact Name
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Pamela Elliott
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Main Contact Title
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CPS Supervisor
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Main Contact Phone
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410-901-4166
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Main Contact Email Address
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Pam.elliott@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Pamela Elliott
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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CPS Supervisor
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-901-4166
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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Pam.elliott@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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2737 Dorchester Square
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