Cecil County Dept of Social Services

Cecil County Dept of Social Services Cecil County Dept of Social Services page is for informational purposes only. Please do not share personal information on this page.

If you need to communicate with someone regarding a specific concern, please contact
410-996-0100. Thank you for visiting the Cecil County Department of Social Services page. This is an informational site only. Please do not leave comments, post personal details,
or share information about child/elder abuse and neglect on this site. If you have
specific questions regarding our services o

r benefit programs, please contact us as
follows:
How do I contact my local office? Main Line: 410-996-0100
Family Investment: 410-996-0100 option 1
Child Welfare Adult Services: 410-996-0100 option 3
Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 1-800-917-7383
Child Support: 410-996-0100 option 2 or 1-800-332-6347

Family Investment: Financial Assistance Programs to include SNAP, Medical
Assistance, Temporary Cash Assistance, Temporary Disability Assistance Program, etc. Child Welfare: Child / Family Services to include Foster Care, Adoption, Independent
Living, Kinship Care, etc. Posted comments and images do not necessarily represent the views of the Cecil
County Department of Social Services. External, non-DSS links on this site do not
constitute official endorsement on behalf of the DSS.

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07/30/2026

Want to ensure your child thrives?
Join Healthy Families Cecil County for nurturing guidance.

Call 410-996-5168 or fill out the inquiry form at: https://forms.gle/qMcqBvLyw6H6BdwAA

07/29/2026

Maryland is rolling out chip-enabled EBT cards after years of theft. Here's why the upgrade took so long, how it works, and what recipients need to do when their new card arrives.

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We're open:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
9:00–11:45 AM
1:00–3:15 PM

Closed Thursdays.

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07/20/2026

Heading outside for some fun in the sun and sand? Before you go, know the water safety tips that can reduce your family’s risk of illness and injury. Learn more about staying safe in the water: bit.ly/HealthySwimmingMaryland.

07/20/2026

Attention, Maryland EBT cardholders: New, more secure Maryland EBT cards are arriving by mail over the next few weeks.

When your new card arrives, be sure to activate it. Find step-by-step activation instructions at dhs.maryland.gov/ebt-updates.

Remember: DHS will never ask for your EBT PIN, password, or Social Security number by email or text message.

Address

170 E Main Street
Elkton, MD
21921

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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