Talbot County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
https://dhs.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/temporary-cash-assistance/
Resource Details
Description FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Provides a time limited cash assistance program for families with dependent children when available resources do not fully address the family needs. The program is 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 20 hours per week, in exchange for temporarily cash assistance, child care, training, and emergency assistance.

WORK ACTIVITIES: May include job search, on-the-job training and/or community service. Exemption from work activities: parent of children under 1 year and customers who are severely disabled adults or caring for an ill or disabled child (SSI application required).
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Talbot County
Physical Address 301 Bay Street Unit 5
Easton MD
21601 United States
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Program
Eligibility Families which include a child and pregnant individuals who has applied for Child Support Services. Must participate in a work plan unless eligible for exemption.
Languages Offered Accommodations possible.
Program Fees None.
Documents Required Call for information.
Volunteer Requirements 18 and older, and must be work eligible. Submit an application online as if they were applying for a State job.
Volunteer Duties Call for information.
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Talbot County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Office of Child Support
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
Talbot County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Option Respite


Contact Information
Mailing Address 301 Bay Street Unit 5
Easton MD
21601 United States
Toll Free Number 1-800-332-6347
Fax Number 410-820-7117
Main 410-770-4848
Main Email Address [email protected]
Main Contact Name Cherelle LaBove
Main Contact Title Family Investment Supervisor
Main Contact Phone 410-820-5748
Main Contact Email Address [email protected]
Director or Senior Administrator Name Allayne Deshields
Director or Senior Administrator Title Assistant Director of Family Investments
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 410-770-5907
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address [email protected]
Sites offering this Program 301 Bay Street