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Alternate Name
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Howard County DSS, Family Investment Program (TCA)
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Description
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BASIC INCOME MAINTENANCE: Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Maryland’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, provides cash assistance to families with dependent children, must be under 18 or under 19 and a full time secondary school student. Applicants must met certain financial and technical eligibility requirements before approval, such as complying with child support, substance abuse screening and be willing to participate in Work Activity program. Application can be completed online or in person at the local agency.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Howard County
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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Families with minor children or pregnant individual. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant who resides in Maryland, has applied for Child Support Services and participates in work activity.
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Languages Offered
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Interpreting services available
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Interviews accepted as walkins during normal business hours or by appointment for phone
interviews Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thurs 8AM-4PM. Apply online at
https://mymdthink.maryland.gov/
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Normal Wait Times
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For walk ins, 30 min - 2 hrs depending on demand.
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Programs at this agency
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Howard County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Howard County Department of Social Services, Child 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, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Howard County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation
Howard County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families With Children
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Phone Hot Line
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1-800-332-6347
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Fax Number
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410-872-4222
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Main
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410-872-8700
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Main Email Address
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[email protected]
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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Sites offering this Program
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9780 Patuxent Woods Drive, Howard County
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