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Description
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PROTECTIVE SERVICES: Provides professional services to at risk, vulnerable adults aged 18 and older. A vulnerable adult is an adult who lacks the physical or mental capacity to provide for the adult's daily needs. DSS investigates and arranges for services to remedy the situation. Legal mandates require adults in neglect cases to be seen within 5 days and in abuse cases within 24 hours. In severe cases, DSS petitions the Circuit Court to appoint a guardian. If no family member or individual is available, then DSS will be appointed guardian for persons under age 65. Area Agency on Aging will be guardian for persons ages 65 and older.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Worcester 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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At risk, vulnerable adults, ages 18 and older. See notes.
Eligibility: Adult: Yes;
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call to report suspected abuse or neglect.
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Documents Required
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None.
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Normal Wait Times
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See notes.
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Volunteer Requirements
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18 and older.
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Volunteer Duties
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Call for information.
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Programs at this agency
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Worcester County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Worcester County Child Advocacy Center
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Child Support
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children
Worcester County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Respite Care
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
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Phone After Hours
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410-632-1111
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Fax Number
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410-677-6941
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Main
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410-677-6800
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Maryland Access Point
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410-632-9915
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Main Email Address
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[email protected]
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Main Contact Name
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Brooke Bartrom
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Main Contact Title
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Adult Services Supervisor
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Main Contact Phone
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410-422-9754
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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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Roberta Baldwin
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Director of Services
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-677-6806
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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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299 Commerce Street
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