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ActiveMaryland Department of Human Services · 2026

Emergency Assistance for Families with Children (EAFC)

Quick Facts

Agency: Maryland Department of Human Services
Funding: Varies based on need
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Families with children under 18 experiencing a crisis situation.

About This Grant

Emergency Assistance for Families with Children (EAFC) is sponsored by Maryland Department of Human Services. Provides emergency cash assistance to families with children facing a crisis.

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Official Opportunity Details

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* Adoption and Guardianship * Applying For Energy Assistance?

* Child Protective Services * In-Home Aides Services (IHAS) * Maryland Emergency Food Program (MEFP) * Maryland Legal Services Program * Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees * Mobile Point of Sale Equipment Program (MPOSEP) * Office of Community Grants * Office of Constituent Experience * Paternity Establishment * Safer Stronger Together * Statewide Nutrition Assistance Equipment Program (SNAEP) * The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) * Applying For Energy Assistance?

* Earned Income Tax Credit * Homelessness Prevention Program * Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) * Temporary Cash Assistance * Temporary Disability Assistance * Transportation Assistance * Citizens Review Board for Children * Licensing and Monitoring * Office of Employment and Program Equity * State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect * Independent Verification Agent (IVA) Report * Invitation for Bids Archives * Request for Expressions of Interest * Request for Expressions of Interest Archives * 07.

02. 07 – Child Protective Services—Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect * 07. 02.

09 – Kinship Care Program Standards * 07. 02. 25 – LDSS Resource Home Program Standards * 07.

03. 25. 04 Critical Medical Needs Program – Application Process * 07.

05. 01 – License for Private Child Placement Agencies * 07. 05.

01 – License for Private Child Placement Agencies & 07. 05. 02 – Private Foster Care * 14.

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04 – Rate Setting for Child Care Providers * Voluntary Resolution Agreement (February 3, 2025) * Enterprise Procurement, Accounting, and Contracting Efficiency (ePACE) * Maryland Department of Human Services Leadership * Center for Excellence in Resource Family Development (CfE) * Maryland Commission for Women * Maryland Commission on Caregiving * Maryland’s Federally Approved Family First Prevention Plan * Maryland’s Integrated Practice Model for Serving Children, Vulnerable Adults, and Families * The Commission Through the Years * Two-Generation Family Economic Security Commission * Veterans Services Specialist Program * Earned Income Tax Credit * Homelessness Prevention Program * Office of Home Energy Programs * Public Assistance to Adults (PAA) * Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program * Temporary Cash Assistance * Improving TCA For You: Watch the Review Findings * Temporary Disability Assistance * Transportation Assistance Program * Notice of Equal Opportunity **Official websites use .

maryland. gov** **Secure websites use HTTPS certificate** Contact DHS at 1-800-332-6347 | TTY: 1-800-735-2258 # Department of Human Services * Adoption and Guardianship * Applying For Energy Assistance?

02. 07 – Child Protective Services—Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect * 07. 02.

09 – Kinship Care Program Standards * 07. 02. 25 – LDSS Resource Home Program Standards * 07.

03. 25. 04 Critical Medical Needs Program – Application Process * 07.

05. 01 – License for Private Child Placement Agencies * 07. 05.

01 – License for Private Child Placement Agencies & 07. 05. 02 – Private Foster Care * 14.

31.

04 – Rate Setting for Child Care Providers * Voluntary Resolution Agreement (February 3, 2025) * Enterprise Procurement, Accounting, and Contracting Efficiency (ePACE) * Maryland Department of Human Services Leadership * Center for Excellence in Resource Family Development (CfE) * Maryland Commission for Women * Maryland Commission on Caregiving * Maryland’s Federally Approved Family First Prevention Plan * Maryland’s Integrated Practice Model for Serving Children, Vulnerable Adults, and Families * The Commission Through the Years * Two-Generation Family Economic Security Commission * Veterans Services Specialist Program Report adult or child abuse or neglect at 1-800-91Prevent (1-800-917-7383) ## Weathering Tough Times * Earned Income Tax Credit * Homelessness Prevention Program * Office of Home Energy Programs * Public Assistance to Adults (PAA) * Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program * Temporary Cash Assistance * Improving TCA For You: Watch the Review Findings * Temporary Disability Assistance * Transportation Assistance Program * Notice of Equal Opportunity Emergency Assistance to Families with Children (EAFC) provides emergency cash assistance to families who need emergency help paying rent or utilities or for other emergencies.

These funds are available through the local department once every two years when funds are available. * Families must have one or more children under 21 living with them. * Families must present proof that they have an emergency that was not caused by a family member quitting a job.

* Families must present an eviction notice from utility company that services have been/will be cut off or other proof of an emergency. **Apply at your Local Department of Social Services** in person. You may also file an application by mail, fax or other electronic means or someone may drop an application off for you.

**Apply online:** Go to MarylandBenefits website **https://MarylandBenefits. gov/home/#/** * Apartment or house lease * electric, gas, water, or phone bill 3. Proof of Income for Past 2 Months: * past 2 months pay stubs that show your income, * or most recent benefit letter for government checks 5.

Proof of Other Cash or Non Cash resources. * Bring most recent savings and checking account statements 6. Social Security Number: * Everyone who gets services must have a social security number.

7. Proof of Household Expenses. Bring as many of the following as you can: * most recent BG&E gas or electric bill * most recent fuel oil or propane bill that shows the company’s name, address, and telephone number * receipt or written statement of child care costs * recent doctor or hospital bills.

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com/channels/186928 "Vimeo") * [](https://news. dhs. maryland.

gov/ "DHS News") This page can also be translated to: 1-800-332-6347TTY: 1-800735-2258 * Energy Assistance (OHEP) * Adoption and Guardianship * Out-of-Home (Foster) Care * Child Protective Services * Find a Local DHS Office * Maryland Cabinet Agencies * Report State Government Fraud * State Employee Directory * Report Cybersecurity Incident * Report Human Trafficking

Eligibility Requirements

Families with children under 18 experiencing a crisis situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Emergency Assistance for Families with Children (EAFC)?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Families with children under 18 experiencing a crisis situation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Emergency Assistance for Families with Children (EAFC)?

Emergency Assistance for Families with Children (EAFC) is funded by Maryland Department of Human Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Emergency Assistance for Families with Children (EAFC)?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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