Family Investment

Family Assistance

The Prince George’s County Department of Social Services assists families and individuals in Prince George’s County with temporary and on-going assistance. To provide you with exceptional service, we will work in a comprehensive manner to promote independence through work and encourage personal responsibility. The needs of families are met on a case-by-case basis as we work with independence.

 

How to Apply

• In person
• Maryland Benefits
• By Mail
  Administrative Office 
  805 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785 

Program Services

 

Food

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

 

Cash  

• Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)
• Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP)

• Emergency Assistance to Families with Children (EAFC)

   

Energy

• Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP)
   

Eligibility

Please provide the following information and documentation for program eligibility:

• Proof of residency
• Valid identification
• Birth certificates and valid Social Security numbers for all members of your household
• A record of monthly expenses and bills paid for the last 30 days
• Proof of total household income: wage stubs for past 30 days, any benefits received, i.e. Unemployment Insurance Program
• Social Security, Civil Service Annuity, etc.

• Other pertinent information that may be required to process your application

   

Visit Maryland Department of Human Services for more detailed information about Family Investment.

 

Interpretation Services are available for non-English speaking customers. Please contact us at 301-909-7025 for assistance. 

 

Please Note

**The Prince George’s County Department of Social Services receives an enormous amount of mail on a daily basis. Should you choose to mail your application and supporting documents to us, we suggest that you obtain a signature receipt or send your correspondence by certified mail.