Howard County Department of Social Services, Family Investment Program

Provides families with limited cash assistance to encourage independence.Temporary Financial AssistanceMore information:Some participants are required to engage in work activitiesAssistance is limited to 5 years of benefits in a lifetime

Physical Address

9780 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046

Hours

The first and third Tues of each month DSS is open until 7PM for individuals with hardship that keeps them from coming during normal hours. By appointment only, last appointment at 6:30PM. Call for an appointment 1-800-332-6347.

Eligibility

Individuals who are pregnant and families with a child 18 years and younger, who are United States citizens or legal immigrants.

Service area

Howard county, MD

Agency info

Howard County Department Of Social Services

Administers all the federally funded social service programs for the county.