Allegany County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
dhs.maryland.gov/child-protective-services/
Resource Details
Alternate Name Allegany County DSS, Child Protective Services
Description

CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES: Protects children from abuse and neglect. All suspected incidents are to be reported immediately. Mandated reporters include health practitioners, educators, human service workers, and police officers. Anyone making a "good faith" report is immune from civil liability and criminal penalty.

Potential signs of physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, mental injury can be found here: https://dhs.maryland.gov/child-protective-services/reporting-suspected-child-abuse-or-neglect/signs-neglect-abuse/


Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Allegany 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 Children ages 18 and under.
Languages Offered Accommodations possible.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Call to make a report or ask questions.
Documents Required None.
Programs at this agency Allegany County Department of Social Services, Adoption Services
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Child Support Administration
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Allegany County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation Services
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs


Contact Information
Fax Number 301-784-7244
Intake 24/7 800-917-7383
Emergency 911
Main Email Address [email protected]
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Sites offering this Program 1 Frederick Street