Worcester County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
dhr.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/temporary-cash-assistance/
Resource Details
Description FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Offers the welfare reform program designed to help families to become independent of welfare support through work, personal responsibility and community involvement. TCA has a 5-year lifetime limit for benefits. Single adult households are required to participate in work activities for a minimum of 40 hours per week, in exchange for temporarily cash assistance, child care, training, and emergency assistance.

WORK ACTIVITIES: May include job search, unsubsidized and subsidized employment, work experience, on-the-job training and/or community service. Exemption from work activities: parent of children under 1 year, teen mothers with children less than 12 weeks, severely disabled adults or child (SSI application required.)
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Worcester County
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Program
Eligibility Families which include a child or pregnant individual who has applied for Child Support Services and participates in a work plan.
Languages Offered Accommodations possible.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Call, walk-in, or may apply online.
Documents Required Call for information.
Normal Wait Times 30 days or less.
Programs at this agency Worcester County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Worcester County Child Advocacy Center
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Child Support
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children
Worcester County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Respite Care


Contact Information
Fax Number 410-677-6812
Main 410-677-6800
Main Email Address [email protected]
Main Contact Name Jennifer Witt
Main Contact Title Lead Worker in TCA
Main Contact Phone 410-677-6879
Main Contact Email Address [email protected]
Director or Senior Administrator Name Kirby Brewington
Director or Senior Administrator Title Supervisor of Family Investments
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 410-677-6866
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address [email protected]
Sites offering this Program 299 Commerce Street