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Alternate Name
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Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
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Description
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Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Maryland’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, provides cash assistance to families with dependent children (under 18) when available resources do not fully address the family’s needs and while preparing program participants for independence through work.
ELIGIBILITY
The 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 assistance unit size
Sanctions may be imposed for not complying with program requirements. Families may also file an application for assistance with child care costs.
Where to Apply:
Apply online: Go to https://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/ to file your application.
Apply at your Local Department of Social Services in person. You may also file an application by mail, fax or other electronic means or someone may drop an application off for you.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Prince George's County
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 4:30 PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30 PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30 PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30 PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30 PM
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Eligibility
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ELIGIBILITY
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 assistance unit size
Eligibility: Family: Yes; Female: Yes; Male: Yes;
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call for more information or apply at website listed below.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Programs at this agency
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Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Office of Energy Programs
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Foster Care & Adoptive Services
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Respite Care
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Office of Homeless Services
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Prince George's County, Health Connect
Prince George's Emergency Rental Assistance Program
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Mailing Address
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Family Investment Program (FIP) 805 Brightseat Road
Landover
20785 United States
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Main DSS Number
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800-332-6347
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Sites offering this Program
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805 Brightseat Road
6505 Belcrest Road
425 Brightseat Road
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