Overview

The Frederick County Department of Social Services is administered by an eight-member board appointed by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors. The Department of Social Services administers a broad range of benefit and service programs to eligible Frederick County residents. Benefits programs include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, Food Assistance (Supplemental Nutrition Assurance Program), Auxiliary Grants, Child Care Assistance, Energy Assistance, and Employment Services (VIEW). Services programs include Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, Adult Services including Companion Services to maintain elderly and disabled individuals in their own homes, Foster Care, Adoption, and Prevention/Family Services. In addition, the Department administers a broad range of grants aimed at providing treatment to victims of abuse and neglect, developing independent living skills for foster care youth, promoting self-sufficiency and personal responsibility, and supporting families.

Our Mission

The mission of the Frederick County Department of Social Services is to deliver client centered, quality human services that help the citizens of Frederick County achieve safety, independence, and overall well being.

Our Vision

The Frederick County Department of Social Services will provide exceptional and innovative social services to the citizens of Frederick County

Non-Discrimination

In accordance with the Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability.