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Alternate Name
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Howard County DSS, Family Investment Program (TCA)
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Description
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TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES (TCA): Benefits are effective 30 days after application. 60 month limit for adult participants. A work component is required that can include: job search, unsubsidized and subsidized employment, work experience, on-the-job training and/or community service. Education activity for adults must be approved and is required for minors with infants. Exemption from work activities: adult of child under one year old; mother with child less than 12 weeks; severely disabled adult or child (SSI application required).
Sanctions are a loss of partial cash benefit because of non-compliance with program requirements. Cash can be fully restored upon compliance. The family does retain Food Stamps and Medical Assistance during this time.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Howard 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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Eligibility
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Families which include a minor child or pregnant individual. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant who resides in Maryland, has applied for Child Support Services and participates in work activity.
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Languages Offered
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Interpreting services available (may require advance notice)
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Interviews accepted as walkins during normal business hours or by appointment for phone
interviews Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thurs 8AM-4PM. Apply online at
https://mymdthink.maryland.gov/
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Normal Wait Times
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For walk ins, 30 min - 2 hrs depending on demand.
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Programs at this agency
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Howard County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Howard County Department of Social Services, Child 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, 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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Fax Number
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410-872-4222
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Main
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410-872-8700
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Main Email Address
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howco.dss@Maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Sherry Banks
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Main Contact Title
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Training & Accuracy
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Main Contact Phone
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410-872-8740
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Main Contact Email Address
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sherry.banks@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Kemi Adetunji
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Assistant Director
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-872-8700
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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howco.dss@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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9780 Patuxent Woods Drive
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