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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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BASIC INCOME MAINTENANCE: Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Maryland’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, provides cash assistance to families with dependent children, must be under 18 or under 19 and a full time secondary school student. Applicants must met certain financial and technical eligibility requirements before approval, such as complying with child support, substance abuse screening and be willing to participate in Work Activity program. Application can be completed online or in person at the local agency.
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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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Family must cooperate with child support
Participate in work activities
Comply with substance abuse provisions
Must meet financial and technical eligibility requirements
Earned and unearned income cannot exceed the benefit level paid for the household size
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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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Apply online at, https://mymdthink.maryland.gov/home/#/ or in-person at local department of social services.
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Documents Required
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Photo ID, Social security cards for all household members proof of income information for absent parent.
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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, 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
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Out-of-Home Placement Program
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Foster/ Adoptive Resource Parent Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services,Family Support Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services KinCare Center
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