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Alternate Name
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Howard County DSS, Child Protective Services
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Description
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INVESTIGATION: Investigates allegations of neglect and physical or sexual abuse of a child. Legal mandates require children in neglect cases to be seen within 5 days and in abuse cases within 24 hours. Emergency services may include placement in sheltered care or court involvement, or may involve counseling with the family to rectify the situation.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Howard County
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Hours Of Operation
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After hours available 5PM-8:30AM and weekends.
Mon: 8:30AM 5PM
Tue: 8:30AM 5PM
Wed: 8:30AM 5PM
Thu: 8:30AM 5PM
Fri: 8:30AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Abused or neglected children under age 18.
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Languages Offered
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Interpreting services available through Language Line, call in advance.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call for information or to report incidents. The form to report a case can be accessed by this link: https://dhs.maryland.gov/documents/Child%20Protective%20Services/180%20Form%20with%20instructions-fillable.pdf
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Programs at this agency
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Howard County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Howard County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Howard County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Howard County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Howard County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Howard County Department of Social Services, Foster Care and Resource Homes
Howard County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Howard County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Howard County Department of Social Services, Family Investment Program
Howard County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Howard County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation
Howard County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families With Children
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Phone After Hours
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410-313-2929
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Fax Number
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410-313-2633
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Main
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410-872-4203
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Child Advocacy Center
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410-313-1476
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After Hours
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410-313-2929
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Main Contact Name
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Robin Adams
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Main Contact Title
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CPS Administrator
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Main Contact Phone
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410-872-8806
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Pam Scalia
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Supervisor-Child Advocacy Center
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-313-1476
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Sites offering this Program
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9780 Patuxent Woods Drive
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