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Alternate Name
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Baltimore City DSS, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)
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Description
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Provides a time-limited cash assistance program for families; also offers supportive services to assist the family in regaining financial independence. Alternatives to cash assistance will be assessed for each family. Participants are required to engage in a work program from the date of the first application interview. Lifetime receipt of TCA is limited to 60 months, except for children living with relatives other than their parents and households that have a verified hardship. Also assists with burial 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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Parents (including those caring for relative children), ages 18 and older. Must be in compliance with Office of Child Support and substance abuse policies.
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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.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Normal Wait Times
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30 days to process applications, if all forms, documents, etc. are not submitted in that time frame the application will be denied and the applicant will have to re-apply.
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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, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
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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