Carroll County Department of Social Services

The Family Investment Administration

The Family Investment Program designed to provide assistance & supportive services that remove obstacles from the paths of families with dependent children as they travel towards self-sufficiency, stability, and independence. Major programs include:

TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE helps families make the transition from dependence to self-sufficiency through assistance and employment.

WELFARE AVOIDANCE GRANTS to help a family in crisis from having to depend upon long term public assistance by providing financial help.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE to provide support for evictions or an imminent utility turn-off.

LONG-TERM CARE helps families with the expenses associated with nursing homes.

PURCHASE OF CARE (POC) IS CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE provided by approved day care providers for eligible employed customers.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE provides comprehensive medical and other health-related care to families and disabled adults without children.

FOOD STAMPS increases the purchasing power of eligible households so they may obtain a more nutritious diet.

TEMPORARY DISABILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TDAP) provides a monthly stipend to qualified disabled adults, without children.

For more information on Carroll County Department of Social Services Family Investment Programs call 410-386-3494. You may apply for benefits online through Maryland SAIL, by selecting the "SAIL-Am I Eligible" link.