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Alternate Name
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St. Mary's County DSS, Emergency Assistance to Families w/Childr.
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Description
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Emergency Assistance to Families with Children (EAFC) provides emergency cash assistance to families who need emergency help paying rent or utilities or for other emergencies. These funds are available through the local department once every two years when funds are available.
Apply at your Local Department of Social Services in person. You may also file an application by mail, fax or other electronic means or someone may drop an application off for you.
The State of Maryland's MDThink, an online platform, has been updated to provide easy access to benefits including food and cash financial assistance, Medical QMB/SLMB, and Energy Assistance. For more information or to apply, St. Mary's residents are encouraged to visit https://mymdthink.maryland.gov/home/#/.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Saint Marys County
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Hours Of Operation
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1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month until 7PM.
Mon: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8:30AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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Families must have one or more children under 21 living with them.
Families must present proof that they have an emergency that was not caused by a family member quitting a job.
Families must present an eviction notice from utility company that services have been/will be cut off or other proof of an emergency.
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Availability
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May be used at most 1 time per 24 month(s)
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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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Application Process
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Walk-in or apply on-line.
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Documents Required
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Identification Proof of Address: Apartment or house lease electric, gas, water, or phone bill rent book rent receipt or mortgage statement Proof of Income for Past 2 Months: past 2 months pay stubs that show your income, or most recent benefit letter for government checks SSI SSDI VA Social Security or any others Proof of Emergency Eviction Notice Utility Cut-Off Notice or other proof Proof of Other Cash or Non Cash resources. Bring most recent savings and checking account statements Social Security Number: Everyone who gets services must have a social security number. Proof of Household Expenses. Bring as many of the following as you can: most recent BG&E gas or electric bill most recent fuel oil or propane bill that shows the company’s name, address, and telephone number receipt or written statement of child care costs real estate tax bill recent doctor or hospital bills.
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Normal Wait Times
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1-4 hours.
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Programs at this agency
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St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Adoption
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Adult Foster Care
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
State of Maryland Child Scholarship Program
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Child Support Services
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Project Home
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Services to Families with Children
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Respite Care
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance Program
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Employment Services
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Toll Free Number
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1-800-332-6347
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Fax Number
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240-895-7099
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TTY
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301-475-2541
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Main
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240-895-7000
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Lexington Park
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240-895-7000
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Sites offering this Program
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23110 Leonard Hall Drive
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