- ADOPTION
1-800-392-3678 To provide information on all aspects of
adoption in Maryland, especially of children with special needs.
- ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
1-800-917-7383 To report suspected incidents of adult
abuse, neglect, self neglect, or exploitation in Maryland.
- CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
1-800-332-6347 To report suspected incidents of child
abuse or neglect in Maryland.
- THE INDEPENDENCE CARD
1-800-564-9991 To answer questions about the
Independence Card, through which benefits are given.
- SPANISH INFORMATION
1-800-732-7850 To serve the special information needs of
Spanish-speaking Marylanders by answering their questions about
services and taking their reports of welfare fraud.
- CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
1-800-332-6347 To provide information and answer
questions regarding child support.
- GENERAL INFORMATION
1-800-332-6347 To answer any questions you may have
regarding services provided by the state and local agencies,
including: Adult Protective Services, Homelessness, and
Women's Services such as Battered Spouses, Rape Crisis,
Displaced Homemakers, and Transitional Housing.
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- MARYLAND ENERGY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (MEAP)
1-800-352-1446 To answer questions
about MEAP, which helps low income Marylanders pay winter heating
bills.
- FAMILY INVESTMENT PROGRAM (FIP)
1-800-742-7301 To answer questions about the Family
Investment Program (FIP) in addition to other changes as a result
of Maryland's Welfare Reform Initiatives.
- WELFARE FRAUD
1-800-492-5515 To report suspected welfare fraud in
Maryland.
- FOSTER CARE
1-800-555-1345 To provide information on all aspects of
foster care in Maryland, especially of children with speical needs.
- DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
1-800-332-6347
These are equal opportunity programs. If you believe
you have been discrimnated against . because of race,
color, age, sex, national origins political beliefs,
disability or religion.
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