Alternate Name
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Baltimore City DSS, EAFC
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Description
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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/
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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. 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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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/
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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, 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 Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Foster Care Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Out-of-Home Placement Program Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Adoption Services Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Family Preservation Baltimore City Department of Social Services KinCare Center
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