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Alternate Name
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Baltimore City DSS, EAFC
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Description
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COVID-19 Update: Telephone message states individuals can be seen in-person for disasters, utility turn off notices and customers who have waited longer than 10 days for renewal of their debit cards.
EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Assists low income families who are experiencing financial crisis. Emergency grants are provided for disasters, utility bill turn-off notices (no water) and/or lack of heating fuel, burial assistance, foreclosures, eviction prevention, and security deposits.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8:30AM 5PM
Tue: 8:30AM 5PM
Wed: 8:30AM 5PM
Thu: 8:30AM 5PM
Fri: 8:30AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Once every 24 months for families with children under the age of 21, and pregnant women. To qualify for burial assistance, individuals must receive TCA, TDAP, or SSI. For security deposits, families must have a qualifying emergency such as homelessness, eviction or the home is uninhabitable due to a fire/flood or other disaster. Excludes families living in public housing.Must meet income guidelines.
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Languages Offered
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Interpreter services available upon request.
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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 apply online.
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Documents Required
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Proof of income and wages, assets, and need for all household members. Photo ID and SS cards for all household members. Proof of qualifying emergency. Call for more information.
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Programs at this agency
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Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Recruitment for Foster Care & Adoption Families
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Project Home
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Support Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Eviction Assistance Program
Baltimore City Department of Social Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Reunification Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Foster Care
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Kinship Care
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Adoption Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Family Preservation
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