Community Services Foundation of Cecil County

Organization Description

The Community Services Foundation of Cecil County, Inc. acquires and distributes funds, materials, and resources for the benefit of the needy, disadvantaged, disabled, and qualified residents of Cecil County. The CSF was organized exclusively for charitable, religious​, educational and scientific purposes, to include the making of distributions to organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Program Details

Cecil County Help Center

Program Website: Cecil County Help Center

Program Description:

The Cecil County Help Center operates a food pantry that is designed to assist people who are facing food insecurity throughout Cecil County. The pantry directly serves individuals on a daily basis by providing food that is donated by a variety of community partnerships.

Individuals and families can receive food commodities by visiting the Help Center, Monday-Friday between the hours of 9-12pm and 1-3:30pm. Individuals and families may be eligible for emergency food designed to provide meals for 3-5 days through a referral made by the Department of Social Services.


Program Contact Phone: 443-986-3548
Intake days/hours (walk-in): Monday-Friday, 9-12 and 1-3:30
Services
Other Topics: Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics

Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Services

Program Website: Child Advocacy Center

Program Description:
  • Family Advocate
  • Child Therapist (on-site therapeutic services for children)
  • Children’s Trauma Support Group
  • Community Education
  • MD State Child Protective Services (child abuse investigations) To report child abuse, please call the Department of Social Services at 410-996-0100 and press option 3.
  • Non-Offending Caregivers Support Group
  • On-site Medical Exams
  • Emergency Financial Assistance
  • Lethality Assessment Program
  • Court Watch Initiative
  • Referrals to other Community Services 
Services
Children (Child Custody, Support, Adoption): Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics

The Bridge

Program Website: The Bridge

Program Description:

ALL SERVICES ARE FREE

At the Bridge we can provide the following services for you and your dependent children if you are the victim of domestic violence (it can affect anyone and can be physical, verbal, emotional or sexual). To find out if you are eligible for these services call 410-996-0333 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. You must have an appointment.


Program Contact Phone: 410-996-0333
Intake days/hours (by phone): 24/7
Services
Children (Child Custody, Support, Adoption): Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics
Domestic Violence: Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics, Full Representation
Other Topics: Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics
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