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Description
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Provides an emergency assistance cash grant to assist with court-ordered evictions, foreclosures, water bills and utility cut-offs (up to $350), and burial assistance (up to $600, limited to recipients of cash public assistance) and may be used only once in a 24-month period. Also available are funds for those who have experienced an official disaster (hurricane, flood, fire). Children 18 to 21 must be enrolled full-time in school.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Somerset County
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Low income families with children under the age of 21.
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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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Call or walk-in.
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Documents Required
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Must provide proof of income, need, and identification.
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Normal Wait Times
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None.
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Programs at this agency
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Somerset County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Somerset County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Somerset County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Somerset County Department of Social Services, Office of Child Support
Somerset County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
Somerset County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Somerset County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
Somerset County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Somerset County Department of Social Services, In-Home Family Preservation
Somerset County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Somerset County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Somerset County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
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Fax Number
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410-677-4300
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Main
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410-677-4200
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Alternate Fax
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410-677-4301
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Main Email Address
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somerset.benefits@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Jon Niblet
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Main Contact Title
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Family Investments Supervisor
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Main Contact Phone
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410-677-4326
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Main Contact Email Address
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jon.niblet@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Brenda Bailey
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Assistant Director of Family Investments
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-677-4380
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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brenda.bailey4@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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30397 Mount Vernon Road
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