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Program: Howard County Department of Social Services, Family Investment Program

Agency: Howard County Department of Social Services


Resource Number: 171033
Alternate name: Howard County DSS, Family Investment Program (TCA)

 Description
TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES (TCA): Benefits are effective 30 days after application. 60 month limit for adult participants. A work component is required that can include: job search, unsubsidized and subsidized employment, work experience, on-the-job training and/or community service. Education activity for adults must be approved and is required for minors with infants. Exemption from work activities: adult of child under one year old; mother with child less than 12 weeks; severely disabled adult or child (SSI application required).
 
Sanctions are a loss of partial cash benefit because of non-compliance with program requirements. Cash can be fully restored upon compliance. The family does retain Food Stamps and Medical Assistance during this time.


Program Phones:
410-872-8700Main
410-872-4222Fax

Website: www.dhr.maryland.gov/Local-Offices/Howard-County/
 Email: [email protected]

Location information
Sites offering this program
+ 9780 Patuxent Woods Drive ->
9780 Patuxent Woods Drive  
Location: 9780 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, MD 21046 (Map)

Hours of operation
Program Hours:

Open:
Closed:
Mon
8AM
4:30PM		Tue
8AM
4:30PM		Wed
8AM
4:30PM		Thu
8AM
4:30PM		Fri
8AM
4:30PM


Description: Located near the intersections of Patuxent Woods Drive and Broken Land Parkway.
Bus Service: 503
Mailing Address: 9780 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
Service Area:

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Families which include a minor child or pregnant individual. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant who resides in Maryland, has applied for Child Support Services and participates in work activity.
Languages: Interpreting services available (may require advance notice)
Application Process: Interviews accepted as walkins during normal business hours or by appointment for phone
interviews Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thurs 8AM-4PM. Apply online at
https://mymdthink.maryland.gov/
Payment methods:
Program Fees: None.
Documents Required: Call for information.
Normal Wait Time: For walk ins, 30 min - 2 hrs depending on demand.
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
MD-Howard County



 





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