Garrett County DSS Temporary Cash Assistance TCA Office

Garrett County DSS Temporary Cash Assistance TCA Office

(301) 533-3000

12578 Garrett Highway
Oakland, MD - 21550


Maryland Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)

Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Maryland’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, provides cash assistance to families with dependent children when available resources do not fully address the family’s needs and while preparing program participants for independence through work.

Eligibility
Family must cooperate with child support
Participate in work activitiesFamily must cooperate with child support
Comply with substance abuse provisionsFamily must cooperate with child support
Must meet financial and technical eligibility requirements
Earned and unearned income cannot exceed the benefit level paid for the assistance unit size
Sanctions may be imposed for not complying with program requirements. Families may also file an application for assistance with child care costs.

Where can I apply for Maryland Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)?
You can apply at this local DSS Office.
OR
Apply online at https://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/
OR
You can file an application by mail, fax or other electronic means or someone may drop an application off for you.



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