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Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) | Charles County Department of Social Services

Resource Name:Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) | Charles County Department of Social Services

address

200 Kent Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646

Eligibility

Charles County families with dependent-age children.

Required documents

Photo Id, proof of residence and income.

Hours

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
301-392-6400

Voice

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Main

800-332-6347

Voice

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Toll-Free

Application process

Call for details.

Service area

Charles County, MD

Other Information

DPSCS

  • Verified

Special Populations

  • Families with Children
  • Justice Involvement

Payment Options

  • Free or no-cost care

Provides families with limited cash assistance to encourage independence.

Financial Assistance

More information:

  • Some participants are required to engage in work activities
  • Assistance is limited to 5 years of benefits in a lifetime

Last assured

10/06/2025

Providing organization

Charles County Department of Social Services
Administers all the federally funded social service programs for the county.