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Description
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ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES: Offers professional services to eligible persons who are unable to protect their health, safety and welfare. An adult at-risk of endangerment is one who is maltreated, has inadequate food, clothing and 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. In severe cases, DSS petitions the Circuit Court to appoint a guardian. 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 ages 65 and older.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Talbot County
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Vulnerable adults age 18 and older that are abused, neglected, or exploited.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call to report abuse or neglect.
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Programs at this agency
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Talbot County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Office of Child Support
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
Talbot County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Option Respite
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
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Phone After Hours
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410-822-3101
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Fax Number
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410-820-7117
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Main
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410-770-4848
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Maryland State Police, Easton Barracks
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410-819-4747
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Main Email Address
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talbot.customer@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Debbe Fairbank
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Main Contact Title
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Supervisor
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Main Contact Phone
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410-770-5284
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Main Contact Email Address
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debbe.fairbank@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Christine Abbatiello
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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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410-820-7185
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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christine.abbatiello@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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301 Bay Street
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