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Alternate Name
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Baltimore County DSS, EAFC
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Description
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Provides emergency cash assistance grant with court-ordered evictions (warrant of restitution; individuals must have court documentation), foreclosure, BG&E turn off notices, and burial assistance. Customers seeking assistance for BG&E should first apply for Energy Assistance (MEAP). If additional assistance is needed after Energy Assistance is received, customer should then apply with the Fuel Fund of Maryland. Customers need to bring paperwork from MEAP verifying they have applied and documentation of Fuel Fund assistance. Also assists with first month's rent and client must be living in Baltimore county at the time of application. Grant may be used only once in a 24-month period. Will assist those in subsidized/public housing. Flex funds may be available dependent upon circumstances, and may be used for security deposits.
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Coverage Area
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Baltimore County residences can be serviced at any Baltimore County Department of Social Services location.
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Baltimore County
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8:00AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8:00AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8:00AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8:00AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8:00AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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Low to moderate income families with children under the age of 21.
Must be living in Baltimore County at the time of the application.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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All applicants are required to submit an application online at https://mymdthink.maryland.gov/home/ - if people do not have access to a computer, they may visit a library, or go to a DSS office to use the computer lab to submit an application online. Staff will be available to assist them as needed. On the mymdthink.maryland.gov website, the Emergency Assistance option is found under the Housing & Energy Assistance section.
On the website there is a Contact Form that can be filled out to request more information. https://dhs.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/emergency-assistance/
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Documents Required
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Must provide proof of income, identification, and proof of the emergency (i.e. eviction notice or letter from BGE), and verification of other assistance such as proof of MEAP application.
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Programs at this agency
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Baltimore County Office of Housing
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Foster Parenting and Caregiving
Center for Family Success, Family Support Center
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Foster Care and Adoptions
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, In Home Aide Services
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation Services
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Coordinated Entry Program
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance Program
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, District Offices
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Flex Fund
Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Code Blue Shelter
Eastside Family Shelter
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