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Community Resources

Community.resources@co.cal.md.us

MISSION

The mission of the Department of Community Resources is to foster a coordinated and collaborative delivery of human services to the citizens of Calvert County.

          Maureen T. Hoffman, Director
          P.O. Box 90
          30 Duke Street
          Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Phone:         410-535-4370 or 410-257-1947
 FAX:             410-535-5467

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Provide oversight and direction to:

• The Office on Aging  
• Calvert County Office of Public Transportation
• The Coordinator and staff of the Calvert Family Network
• The Coordinator and staff of the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse  

Serve as government liaison with citizens, as well as all local human service agencies, including:

• The Calvert County Health Department 
• The Calvert County Housing Authority 
• The Calvert County Department of Social Services
• The Calvert Library
• The Cooperative Extension Service

FUNCTIONS:

• Make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on human service issues.
• Investigate citizen issues relating to the provision of human services.
• Respond to inquiries from citizens and professionals seeking information and referral on human services.
• Work with community agencies to aid them in responding to grant opportunities that are required to pass through the County Government.
• Administer Homeless Service Grants, the HUD Transitional Housing Program, and the Emergency Food Assistance Program.
• Oversee the administration of the Highway Safety Grant.
• Serve as County Government’s Grievance & Compliance Office for the American with Disabilities Act*
• Facilitate the Citizen’s Review Panel for Child Abuse & Neglect.
• Provide staff participation on the following Boards/ Commissions/Councils:
       - Community Health Roundtable
       - Calvert County Homeless Services Board
       - Local Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council
       - Traffic Safety Council
• Provide information on housing options in Calvert County.   Click here for local information on housing opportunties.
• Information on Calvert County local food pantries - click here.
• *American Disabilities Act of 1990
  The Department of Community Resources provides guidance, information and assistance to all other County offices, agencies and departments with regard to the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.  It also responds to inquiries from the public with regard to County Government compliance with the Act.