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Alternate Name
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Carroll County DSS, Child Protective Services
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Description
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CHILD ABUSE REPORTING: Investigates allegations of physical or sexual abuse, mental injury and neglect of children under age 18. Legal mandates require children in neglect cases to be seen within 5 days and in abuse cases within 24 hours. Emergency services may include placement in sheltered care, court involvement or counseling with the family to rectify the situation.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Carroll County
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Hours Of Operation
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Call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
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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Children who are suspected of being physically, sexually, or mentally abused or neglected.
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Languages Offered
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Language Line.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call for information or to report child abuse/neglect. The form to report a case can be accessed by this link: https://dhs.maryland.gov/documents/Child%20Protective%20Services/180%20Form%20with%20instructions-fillable.pdf
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Programs at this agency
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Carroll County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
Carroll County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Carroll County Department of Social Services, In-Home Family Services
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Carroll County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
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Fax Number
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410-386-3476
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TTY
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410-876-7111
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Main
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410-386-3434
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Main Contact Name
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Screening Unit
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Main Contact Phone
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410-386-3434
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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Sites offering this Program
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1232 Tech Court
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