Alternate Name
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Baltimore County DSS, EAFC
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Description
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EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Assists families with children under the age of 21, with low-income who are experiencing a financial crisis. Must present an eviction notice from utility company that services have been or will be cut off or other proof of an emergency. Emergency grants are provided for disasters, eviction prevention, lack of heating fuel, utility bill turn-off notices (not including water) or burial assistance.May also be able to assists with first month's rent for individuals living in Baltimore county at the time of application. Grant may be used only once in a 24-month period. Will assist those in subsidized/public housing. Note: Must present proof that the emergency was not caused by a family member quitting a job. For more information about Emergency Assistance, use the form to contact the agency, https://dhs.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/emergency-assistance/
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Coverage Area
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Baltimore County residences can be serviced at any Baltimore County Department of Social Services location.
Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Baltimore County
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Hours of operation: Mon: 8:00AM 4:30PM Tue: 8:00AM 4:30PM Wed: 8:00AM 4:30PM Thu: 8:00AM 4:30PM Fri: 8:00AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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Families must have one or more children under 21 living with them, proof of an emergency that was not caused by a family member quitting a job.
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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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Visit the website or local office for more information. On the website there is a Contact Form that can be filled out to request more information. https://dhs.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/emergency-assistance/
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Documents Required
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Identification, social security number, proof of address such as lease, utility or phone bill, rent book or receipt, mortgage statement. Proof of income for 2 months, proof of other cash or non cash resources. Proof of the emergency and proof of household expenses such as most recent BG&E gas or electric bill
most recent fuel oil or propane bill that shows the company’s name, address, and telephone number receipt or written statement of child care costs, real estate tax bill or recent doctor or hospital bills.
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Programs at this agency
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Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Foster Parenting and Caregiving Center for Family Success, Family Support Center Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Project Home Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Foster Care and Adoptions Baltimore County Department of Social Services, In Home Aide Services Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation Services Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Coordinated Entry Program Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance Program Baltimore County Department of Social Services, District Offices Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Code Blue Shelter Eastside Family Shelter
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