BECOME A FOSTER PARENT

Arrow Child & Family Ministries

Treatment Foster Care · Statewide

Arrow's treatment foster care recruitment page seeking trained foster parents in Maryland for youth with complex, trauma-related needs.

307 International Cir., Ste. 320, Hunt Valley, MD 21030

Arrow Child & Family Ministries

Maryland Foster Care & Adoption Services · Statewide

Arrow's Maryland statewide foster care agency page describing its services delivering foster care, diagnostic services and specialized education since 1997.

307 International Cir., Ste. 320, Hunt Valley, MD 21030

Comfort Cases

Donate a Case / Donation Drives — Comfort Cases · Statewide

Comfort Cases collects new duffel bags/backpacks and comfort items for children entering foster care; donors in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area can deliver items to the national center in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

9300 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Maryland Department of Human Services

Citizens Review Board for Children - Volunteer Interest · Statewide

State program recruiting community volunteers to serve on Governor-appointed Citizens Review Boards that review foster care cases across Maryland's counties and Baltimore City.

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Maryland Department of Human Services

Out-Of-Home Care · Statewide

State overview of Maryland's foster care (out-of-home care) system, describing the ~3,800 children in care and how residents can become resource parents statewide.

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Maryland Department of Human Services

What is the first step in the process to become a resource parent with the Department of Social Services? · Statewide

DHS explains the statewide inquiry/application entry point for becoming a licensed resource parent through a local Department of Social Services.

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Maryland Department of Human Services

Informal Kinship Care · Statewide

Statewide DHS explanation of informal (voluntary, non-state-involved) kinship care placement arrangements and related support.

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Maryland Department of Human Services

SSA/CW #26-07 Respite Care for Kinship Caregivers and Resource Families Policy · Statewide

Official state policy directive establishing respite care benefits for Maryland kinship caregivers and resource (foster) families.

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Maryland Resource Parent Association (MRPA)

Welcome to the MRPA · Statewide

Statewide nonprofit association providing support services, training resources, and community to Maryland's foster, adoptive, guardianship and kinship parents.

13330 Salem Church Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Maryland Resource Parent Association (MRPA)

Jurisdiction and Key State of Maryland Contacts · Statewide

MRPA directory linking prospective and current resource parents to their local Maryland jurisdiction's foster care contacts.

13330 Salem Church Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21740

National Center for Children and Families

Become a Foster Parent - NCCF Cares · Statewide

Foster parent recruitment and licensing program serving Maryland and DC children needing safe, temporary homes.

6301 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

Allegany County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Allegany County · Allegany County, MD

State child welfare office serving Allegany County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

1 Frederick Street, Cumberland, MD 21502, MD

Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services

Become a Foster/Adoptive Parent in Anne Arundel County · Anne Arundel County

Foster/adoptive parent recruitment site for Anne Arundel County DSS.

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Foster the Family

Foster Care Package & Family Support Program (Harford & Carroll Counties) · Anne Arundel County

Delivers FosterCare Packages of practical necessities (clothing, school supplies, formula, diapers, comfort items) to families immediately after a child is placed, plus ongoing monthly support groups, trainings, and respite events for foster families in named Maryland counties including Harford and Carroll.

2001 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228

Maryland Department of Human Services - Baltimore City DSS

How to Become a Baltimore City Resource Parent · Baltimore city

Baltimore City's local DSS page recruiting resource (foster/adoptive) parents.

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Maryland Department of Human Services - Baltimore City DSS

Kinship Care – Strengthening and Preserving Family Ties · Baltimore city

Baltimore City DSS page explaining kinship care arrangements and how relatives can step in and be supported.

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Maryland Department of Human Services - Baltimore City DSS

Kinship Navigators · Baltimore city

Baltimore City Kinship Navigator information and referral program supporting relative caregivers of minors.

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Baltimore County Department of Social Services

Become a Foster Parent - Baltimore County · Baltimore County

Baltimore County DSS foster parenting program page describing eligibility and training for foster parents.

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Foster Fits

Foster Fits - Clothing Donations for Foster Families (Baltimore County) · Baltimore County

Teen-run nonprofit collecting donated clothing and distributing it to foster families in the Baltimore County area who need clothing for a new foster child.

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Neighbor To Family

Baltimore Office - Neighbor To Family, Inc. · Baltimore County

Sibling-focused professional foster caregiver program with an office serving the Baltimore Metro area.

5750 Executive Drive, Suite 107, Catonsville, MD 21228

Pressley Ridge

Baltimore Foster Care - Pressley Ridge · Baltimore County

Treatment foster care, parent/child foster care, and foster-to-adopt training program in the Baltimore area.

8501 LaSalle Road, Suite 200, Towson, MD 21286

The Children's Home

Treatment Foster Care - The Children's Home · Baltimore County

Treatment foster care licensing and training program based in Catonsville for children with troubling behaviors who need specialized, temporary in-home care.

205 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228

Calvert County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Calvert County · Calvert County, MD

State child welfare office serving Calvert County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

200 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, MD

Mid-Shore Resource Parents

Mid-Shore Foster Parent Recruitment & Support (Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot) · Caroline County

Joint foster-parent recruitment and resource site run by the Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot County Departments of Social Services, providing information on becoming a foster/resource parent and ways community members can help foster children in these counties.

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Mid-Shore Resource Parents

Ways to Help Foster Children on the Mid-Shore (FAQ) · Caroline County

FAQ page explaining direct-help pathways for community members, including facilitating foster-parent support groups, providing transportation and one-on-one support to older foster youth, and contacting the county DSS to find local ways to help.

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Foster the Family

Carroll County Foster & Kinship Family Support Group (Eldersburg) · Carroll County

Foster/kinship family support group meeting at a location in Eldersburg, Carroll County, providing peer encouragement and educational content for caregivers, coordinated by Foster the Family staff.

2001 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228

Cecil County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Cecil County · Cecil County, MD

State child welfare office serving Cecil County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

170 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921, MD

Charles County Department of Social Services

Foster/Adoptive Parent Inquiry Form · Charles County

Charles County DSS inquiry form for prospective foster/adoptive parents, including recruitment for teens and substance-exposed newborns.

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Mountain View Community Church (Orphan Care Ministry)

Orphan Care Ministry - Frederick County Foster Care Support · Frederick County

Church ministry partnering with the Frederick County Department of Social Services to support foster families through free-background-checked childcare for foster parents, meal preparation for new placements, mentoring a transitioning youth, and connecting prospective foster parents to DSS licensing meetings.

8330 Fingerboard Rd, Frederick, MD 21704

Garrett County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Garrett County · Garrett County, MD

State child welfare office serving Garrett County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

12578 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD 21550, MD

Foster the Family

Harford County Foster & Kinship Family Support Group (Bel Air) · Harford County

Monthly foster/kinship family support group hosted at Grace Assembly of God in Bel Air, Harford County, offering encouragement, education video, and small-group discussion for caregivers.

2001 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228

Howard County Department of Social Services

How to Become a Foster Parent · Howard County

Howard County DSS recruitment page seeking foster/adoptive resource parents.

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Bethesda United Methodist Church

Foster Care Ministry / Foster Care Closet (Montgomery County) · Montgomery County

BUMC's Foster Care Closet supplies clothing, books, toys, school supplies, accessories, and baby supplies for foster parents in Montgomery County; supported by church volunteer ministry team.

8300 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

Become A Foster Parent · Montgomery County

Montgomery County DHHS page recruiting foster/resource parents and explaining the fostering role.

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Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

Child Welfare Services · Montgomery County

Montgomery County child welfare services page covering foster care, kinship care, adoption, and foster/adoptive parent services.

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Prince George's County Department of Social Services

Become a Foster or Adoptive Parent · Prince George's County

Prince George's County government page outlining requirements and process to become a licensed foster or adoptive parent.

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Prince George's County Department of Social Services

Fostering Services in Prince George's County, MD · Prince George's County

Dedicated Prince George's County DSS microsite recruiting and preparing foster parents through training and agency partnership.

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Della's Closet

Della's Closet - Clothing, Toys and Gifts for Foster Children (Pocomoke City) · Somerset County

501(c)3 (pending) organization providing free clothing, toys, games, and birthday/holiday gifts to foster children and families in need on the lower Eastern Shore.

Pocomoke City, MD 21851

St. Mary's County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — St. Mary's County · St. Mary's County, MD

State child welfare office serving St. Mary's County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

23110 Leonard Hall Dr, Leonardtown, MD 20650, MD

Foster the Family

Washington County Foster & Kinship Family Support Group · Washington County

Monthly in-person support group for foster, kinship, and adoptive families in Washington County offering encouragement, education, and community connection, run by local volunteer facilitators.

2001 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228

Wicomico County DSS

Foster Care & Adoption — Wicomico County · Wicomico County, MD

State child welfare office serving Wicomico County. Call to ask about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, kinship care, or help for a child in foster care.

401 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804, MD

Worcester County Department of Social Services

Foster Care Services (FCS) - Worcester County · Worcester County

Worcester County DSS Foster Care Services section describing how adults can become foster or adoptive parents.

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