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Alternate Name
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Caroline County DSS, CPS
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Description
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CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES: Provides investigations into allegations of physical or sexual abuse and neglect of children. Legal mandates require children in neglect cases to be seen within 5 days and in abuse cases within 24 hours. Emergency services may include placement in sheltered care or court involvement, or may involve counseling with the family to rectify the situation.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Caroline County
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Hours of operation:
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Mon: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Allegedly abused or neglected children under the age of 18.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call to report allegations of child abuse.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Normal Wait Times
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See notes.
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Programs at this agency
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Caroline County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Office of Child Support
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
Caroline County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Young Fathers Employment Program
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Burial Assistance
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Phone After Hours
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410-479-2515
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Fax Number
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410-819-4501
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Main
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410-819-4500
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Main Email Address
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[email protected]
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Main Contact Name
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Meghan DiBenedetto
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Main Contact Title
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Child Protective Services Supervisor
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Main Contact Phone
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410-819-4510
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Main Contact Email Address
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[email protected]
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Heather Ruark
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Assistant Director for Services
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-819-4523
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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[email protected]
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Sites offering this Program
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207 South Third Street
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