Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Out-of-Home Placement Program
https://dhs.maryland.gov/local-offices/baltimore-city/what-is-kinship-care/
Resource Details
Alternate Name Baltimore City DSS, Family Services, Kinship Care; Recruitment for Foster Care & Adoption Families;
Description

REUNIFICATION SERVICES: Provides services to families with children in out of home placement. Children who are removed from their parents or legal guardians, are court committed and placed with relatives or in foster care until a permanent home is obtained.

KINSHIP CARE SERVICES: Offers support to kinship caregivers caring for minor relatives who are unable to remain in the care of their parents. Connects families to information, community resources, and services, and assists with urgent needs such as clothing, baby items, school supplies, and more. Support is available to help families apply for state and local benefits and programs. Hosts monthly education and support groups.

FOSTER HOME PLACEMENT/ADOPTION SERVICES: Recruits potential foster or adoptive parents to children needing loving homes. Individuals applying to be resource parents may be married or single and may already be parents. Individuals applying do not need to own their homes, and they may work outside the home. The prospective foster/adoptive home must meet basic health and safety standards, and everyone living in the home must pass a health exam. Also, everyone in the home age 18 and over must be fingerprinted for a criminal background check.

Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Sat:
Program
Eligibility Varies by program but individuals must be 21 and older to be a guardian.
Languages Offered Translations services available upon request
Program Fees None.
Application Process Call for information.
Documents Required Call for information.
Programs at this agency Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Project Home
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Support Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Support Services


Contact Information
Toll Free Number 1-800-91PREVENT
Main 410-685-8231
KinCare Center 443-423-5442
Main Email Address bcdss.kinshipnavigator@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program 2923 East Biddle Street
3007 East Biddle Street