Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
https://mymdthink.maryland.gov/home/#/
Resource Details
Alternate Name Baltimore City DSS, EAFC
Description EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Assists low income families who are experiencing financial crisis. Emergency grants are provided for disasters, eviction prevention, utility bill turn-off notices (no water) and/or lack of heating fuel, and burial assistance.  For more information about Emergency Assistance, use the form to contact the agency, https://dhs.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/emergency-assistance/
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8:30AM 5PM
Tue: 8:30AM 5PM
Wed: 8:30AM 5PM
Thu: 8:30AM 5PM
Fri: 8:30AM 5PM
Program
Eligibility 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. Must meet income guidelines.
Languages Offered Interpreter services available upon request.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Apply online at https://mymdthink.maryland.gov/home or call for information. On the mymdthink.maryland.gov website, the Emergency Assistance option is found under the Housing & Energy Assistance section. For more information about Emergency Assistance, use the form to contact the agency. https://dhs.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/emergency-assistance/
Documents Required 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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Contact Information
Phone Hot Line 800-332-6347
Baltimore City Customer Service Call Center 443-423-6400
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Sites offering this Program 2000 North Broadway
2919 East Biddle Street
500 North Hilton Street
18 Reedbird Avenue
2500 Pennsylvania Avenue