Baltimore County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families With Children
https://dhs.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/emergency-assistance/
Resource Details
Alternate Name Baltimore County DSS, EAFC
Description

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/

Coverage Area Baltimore County residences can be serviced at any Baltimore County Department of Social Services location.

Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Baltimore County
 
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
Program
Eligibility 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.
Languages Offered Accommodations possible.
Program Fees None.
Application Process 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/
Documents Required 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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Eastside Family Shelter


Contact Information
Fax Number 410-853-3401
Main 800-332-6347
Main Contact Name
Main Contact Title
Director or Senior Administrator Name Mark Millspaugh
Director or Senior Administrator Title Director
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address hhs@baltimorecountymd.gov
Sites offering this Program 439 Eastern Boulevard
130 Chartley Drive
1400 Merritt Boulevard
746 Frederick Road
6401 York Road