Alternate Name
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Garrett County DSS, Family Investment Program (FIP)
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Description
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NOTE: Must be a family that includes a minor child or pregnant individual, and a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant who resides in the county, has applied for Child Support Services and participates in some sort of work activity.
INCOME SUBSIDY: Offers opportunity for families to become independent of welfare support through work, personal responsibility and community involvement. Program has a 5-year lifetime limit for benefits. Clients are required to participate in work activities for a minimum of up to 40 hours per week, in exchange for temporary cash assistance.
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Garrett County
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Physical Address
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12578 Garrett Highway Oakland MD 21550 United States
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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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Must be a family that includes a minor child or pregnant individual, and a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant who resides in the county, has applied for Child Support Services and participates in some sort of work activity.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Documents Required
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Call for details.
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Normal Wait Times
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Dependant upon wait list status, call for details.
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Programs at this agency
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Garrett County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services Garrett County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Garrett County Department of Social Services, Child Support Bureau Garrett County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children Garrett County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Garrett County Department of Social Services, Foster Care and Adoption Program Garrett County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services Garrett County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation Services Garrett County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance Garrett County Department of Social Services, Family Services Garrett County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program Garrett County Department of Social Services, Wheels to Work
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Mailing Address
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12578 Garrett Highway Oakland MD 21550 United States
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Fax Number
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301-334-5449
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Main
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301-533-3000
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Main Contact Name
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Emily Bauer
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Main Contact Title
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Assistant Director
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Main Contact Phone
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301-533-3081
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Emily Bauer
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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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301-533-3081
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Sites offering this Program
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12578 Garrett Highway
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