Cecil County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing

Resource Details

Description	FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT: Provides child placement in foster homes or group homes when it is clearly determined that the child(ren) can no longer remain in their own homes. Placements are court-ordered or through voluntary parent agreement depending on the nature of the case. Returning home is the primary focus of DSS. FOSTER HOME LICENSING: A program that requires licenses for those families providing 24-hour care for non-related children. Once approved, foster parents receive board payments, a Medical Assistance card and a clothing allowance for the support of the foster child.

	Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Cecil County


	Hours of operation: Mon: 8AM 4:30PM Tue: 8AM 4:30PM Wed: 8AM 4:30PM Thu: 8AM 4:30PM Fri: 8AM 4:30PM

Program
Eligibility	Children under age 18 with the exception of youth in foster care who are between the ages of 18-21 who may receive Independent Living Services before they age out of foster care at the age of 21.

Languages Offered	Language line.
Program Fees	None.
Application Process	Call for information.
Documents Required	Call for information.


Normal Wait Times	Varies.


Programs at this agency	Cecil County Department of Social Services, Adoption Cecil County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs Cecil County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services Cecil County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) Cecil County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Cecil County Department of Social Services, Child Support Administration Cecil County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Cecil County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services Cecil County Department of Social Services, Intensive Family Services Cecil County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance Cecil County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults Cecil County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program

Contact Information







Fax Number	410-996-0228

Main	410-996-0100
Foster Home Licensing Coordinator	410-996-0349



Main Email Address	sarah.shrewsbury@maryland.gov
Main Contact Name	Sarah Shrewsbury
Main Contact Title	Assistant Director for Services
Main Contact Phone	410-996-0194
Main Contact Email Address	sarah.shrewsbury@maryland.gov
Director or Senior Administrator Name	Sarah Shrewsbury
Director or Senior Administrator Title	Assistant Director for Services
Director or Senior Administrator Phone	410-996-0194
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address	sarah.shrewsbury@maryland.gov
Sites offering this Program	170 East Main Street