Q. How do I apply for a job with Baltimore County Department of Social Services? A. We hire both County and State employees. To apply for a County position: you must file an application with the Office of Personnel. For job information, you can contact the Baltimore County Job Line at 410-887-JOBS. To apply for a State position: you must file an application with the Department of Budget and Management, Office of Human Resources. For job information, you can contact the State of Maryland Personnel Services Information Line at 410-767-4850. Back to top Q. I'm homeless. What can I do? A. Call 410-853-3000 (Option 2), our service screening number, to find out if there is available space in the emergency shelters in Baltimore County. There are two shelters for women and families - one in Reisterstown and one in Arbutus - and one shelter for single men - in Rosedale. Space is available on a first come, first serve basis. The county operates two drop-in shelters from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. from mid-November to mid-April. These "cold weather shelters" are located in eastern and western Baltimore County. Call 410-853-3000 for more details. Back to top Q. Who can Adult Protective Services (APS) assist? A. The Adult Protective Service Unit of the Baltimore County Department of Social Services can assist vulnerable, at risk adults who do not have the capacity to make informed choices about their person or property, and individuals with mental or physical disabilities. If you are concerned about an adult who may be the victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation, call the Baltimore County Department of Social Services at 410-853-3000. Back to top Q. How can the Social Services To Adults (SSTA) help someone? A. The Social Services to Adults Program of the Baltimore County Department of Social Services (410-853-3000) is a voluntary program for adults 18 and over. The service provides assistance with identifying problems and linking to needed services. Back to top Q. My mother can't take care of herself anymore. What can I do or how can you help me? A. Call the Department of Social Services at 410-853-3000 to discuss your options. If appropriate, a social worker will visit your mother, evaluate her needs, and help you to arrange for the care and services she needs. This can include personal care, shopping, transportation, cleaning, meals, housing, medical evaluation, financial assistance, guardianship and more. There MAY BE a waiting list for these services. Back to top Q. How do I apply and how long must I wait to get a subsidy for housing assistance? A. Families and individuals interested in obtaining rental assistance must apply to the Baltimore County Department of Social Services Section 8 Waiting List. Applications are available on-line; in County Public Library branches, and in all Department of Social Services offices. Placement on the Waiting List is based on self-declared information, and does not entitle you to assistance. Your final eligibility for a subsidy is determined only when your name reaches the top of the Waiting List and a subsidy is actually available. Unfortunately, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) limits the number of County subsidies; the average wait to reach the top of the waiting list is five years. Having a unit to move into does not influence this wait. For more information contact the Housing Office at 410-853-3000 (Option 3). Back to top Q. I heard there is no such thing as welfare? Is this true? A. The welfare program formerly called Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) has been replaced by Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA). This program requires all adults to be employed or to be actively preparing for employment. There are strict federal time limits for how long any family can receive this assistance. For more information on TCA call the Department of Social Services at 410-853-3000. Back to top
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