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Description
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ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES: Offers professional services to adults, ages 18 years and older, who lack the mental or physical capacity to sufficiently provide for their daily needs to protect their health, safety, and welfare. An adult at-risk of endangerment is one who is maltreated, has inadequate food, clothing or shelter, or lacks essential medical care. DSS investigates the reports 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. If no family member or individual is available to be the guardian, DSS will be appointed guardian for persons under age 65. Area Agency on Aging will be guardian for persons aged 65 and older.
Call 1-800-91-PREVENT for the statewide maltreatment reporting hotline and follow the prompts to report concerns of adult maltreatment.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Kent 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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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 for information.
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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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Kent County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs
Kent County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Kent County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Kent County Department of Social Services, Child Support Enforcement
Kent County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Kent County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children
Kent County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Kent County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Kent County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Kent County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Kent County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Kent County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
Kent County Department of Social Services, CARES Foundation
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Toll Free Number
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1-800-917-7383
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Phone After Hours
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1-800-917-7383
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Fax Number
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410-778-1497
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Main
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410-810-7600
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Main Email Address
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kent.dss@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Kathryn McAllister
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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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410-804-6843
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Main Contact Email Address
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kathryn.mcallister@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Nikki Strong
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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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410-810-7654
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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nikki.strong@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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350 High Street
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