Howard County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
https://dhs.maryland.gov/Local-Offices/Howard-County/
Resource Details
Alternate Name Howard County DSS, Child Protective Services
Description INVESTIGATION: Investigates allegations of neglect and physical or sexual abuse of a child. 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.
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Howard County
 
Hours Of Operation After hours line available 5PM-8:30AM, weekends, and holidays.

Mon: 8:30AM 3:30PM
Tue: 8:30AM 3:30PM
Wed: 8:30AM 3:30PM
Thu: 8:30AM 3:30PM
Fri: 8:30AM 3:30PM
Program
Eligibility Abused or neglected children under age 18.
Languages Offered Interpreting services available through Language Line, call in advance.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Call for information or to report incidents. The form to report a case can be accessed by this link: https://dhs.maryland.gov/documents/Child%20Protective%20Services/180%20Form%20with%20instructions-fillable.pdf
Documents Required Call for information.
Programs at this agency Howard County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Howard County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Howard County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Howard County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Howard County Department of Social Services, Foster Care and Resource Homes
Howard County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Howard County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Howard County Department of Social Services, Family Investment Program
Howard County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Howard County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation
Howard County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families With Children


Contact Information
Phone After Hours 410-313-2929
Fax Number 410-313-2633
Main 410-872-4203
Child Advocacy Center 410-313-2630
Main Email Address [email protected]
Main Contact Name Robin Adams
Main Contact Title CPS Administrator
Main Contact Phone 410-872-8806
Director or Senior Administrator Name Pam Scalia
Director or Senior Administrator Title Supervisor-Child Advocacy Center
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 410-313-1476
Sites offering this Program 9780 Patuxent Woods Drive