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Description
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Provides emergency cash assistance (grant) to families with children. Assists with heat, utility cut-offs and burial assistance. Amount varies based on situations, income and assets, and may be used only once in a 24-month period.
Also provides funds to persons who have experienced an official disaster (hurricane, flood, fire). Children 18-21 must be enrolled full-time in school. For burial assistance, the person that passed away must have been receiving either TCA or SSI, and has a child. Families applying for benefits must provide proof of need such as utility cut-off notice and proof of possible eviction.
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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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Low-income families with children.
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Availability
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May be used at most 1 time per 2 year(s)
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possbile.
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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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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, Adult Protective Services 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, Medical Assistance Kent County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance Kent County Department of Social Services, CARES Foundation
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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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Sites offering this Program
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350 High Street
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