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Description
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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: Provides emergency cash assistance (grant) to families with children. Assists with court-ordered evictions, foreclosures, utility cut-offs, water bills and burial assistance (up to $650) and may be used only once in a 24-month period. Also available are funds for those who have experienced an official disaster, hurricane, flood, or fire. Also provides individual, marital and family counseling to help deal with parent/child conflicts and other family relationship problems. Does not provide financial assistance to those who are living in Section 8/public housing. Children 18-21 must be enrolled full-time in school.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Dorchester County
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Hours of operation:
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Mon: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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See notes.
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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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No referral required.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Normal Wait Times
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30 days for assessment.
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Volunteer Requirements
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18 and older.
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Volunteer Duties
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Clerical duties.
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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 Protective Services
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Child Support Services
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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Fax Number
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410-901-2927
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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 Email Address
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dorchesterdss.helprequest@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Carol Bloodsworth
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Main Contact Title
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Assistant Director of FIA
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Main Contact Phone
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410-901-4226
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Main Contact Email Address
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carol.bloodsworth@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Carol Bloodsworth
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Assistant Director of FIA
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-901-4226
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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carol.bloodsworth@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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2737 Dorchester Square
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