Contact Us
Mailing Address:
Howard County Department of Social Services
9780 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
Agency Telephone Numbers:
| General Information | 410-872-8700 |
| Adult Services | 410-872-8823 |
| Child Protective Services | 410-872-4203 |
| Child Support | 1-800-332-6347 |
| Employment Resource Center | 410-872-8757 |
| Public Assistance | 410-872-8746 |
| Foster Care and Adoption | 410-872-8808 |
| Family Services | 410-872-8823 |
Website: Howard County Department of Social Services
Email Address: howco.dss@maryland.gov
Fax Numbers:
| Public Assistance | 410-872-4222 |
| Child Support | 410-872-4305 |
| Child, Family & Adult Services | 410-872-4303 |
| Employment Resource Center | 410-872-0733 |
Agency Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm effective October 1, 2014
Extended Hours on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month – 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.