|
Alternate Name
|
PG EAFC
|
|
Description
|
The program assists customers with dependent children under the age of 21 who face an immediate crisis and need help to resolve the situation.
Emergency Assistance may cover but is not limited to, eviction notices, mortgage foreclosures, gas and electric turn-off notices and delinquent water bills.
To find out if you qualify for this program visit one of the local office nearest you.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Prince George's County
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eligibility
|
You may be eligible for assistance if you meet these criteria:
You are a Prince George's County resident
You have a minor child (0-21 years of age) or are pregnant
You are related to the child by blood, marriage, or adoption
People living in the household are U.S. citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, refugees, or aslyees
You are actively engaged in job search or employed
You have not received emergency assistance in the past 24 months
The emergency was not caused by your refusal to accept employment
You did not voluntarily leave your employment without good cause.
Evidence of a stable source of income to pay ongoing expenses so that emergency does not recur.
|
|
|
|
|
Languages Offered
|
Language Line
|
|
Program Fees
|
None.
|
|
Application Process
|
Call 1-800-332-6347 or go to website listed below to apply
|
|
Documents Required
|
Proof of county residency, valid ID, birth certificate and SSN for all household members, record of monthly expenses and bills paid for at least the last 30 days, proof of total household income (wage stubs for past 30 days, recent benefit letters from SSA), VA benefits or unemployment, current checking or savings account statement and current balance, other documents as needed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Programs at this agency
|
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Office of Energy Programs
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Foster Care & Adoptive Services
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Respite Care
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Office of Homeless Services
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Prince George's County, Health Connect
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
Prince George's Emergency Rental Assistance Program
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Toll Free Number
|
800-332-6347
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fax Number
|
301-909-6067
|
|
|
|
|
Main Number
|
301-909-6000
|
|
Phone 2
|
301-909-6067
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main Email Address
|
pgcdss@dhr.state.md.us
|
|
Main Contact Name
|
|
|
Main Contact Title
|
|
|
Main Contact Phone
|
|
|
|
|
|
Director or Senior Administrator Name
|
|
|
Director or Senior Administrator Title
|
|
|
Director or Senior Administrator Phone
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sites offering this Program
|
425 Brightseat Road
|
|