Allegany County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children
www.maryland.gov
Resource Details
Alternate Name Allegany County DSS, Foster Care for Children
Description FOSTER CARE: Places children in out of home care when it is clearly determined that they can no longer remain at home. Placements are court-ordered or through voluntary parent agreement, depending on the nature of the case, with the focus being to eventually be able to return the children to their own homes.

FOSTER HOME LICENSING: Provides training and helps families acquire licenses from the state to provide 24 hour out of home care to unrelated children. 

 
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Allegany County
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Program
Eligibility Children under 18.
Languages Offered Accommodations possible.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Call intake for further information. Referrals are usually from Child Protective Services or are court ordered.
Documents Required Proof of ID, social security number, and a background check is required.
Programs at this agency Allegany County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Child Support Administration
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Allegany County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation Services
Allegany County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs


Contact Information
Fax Number 301-784-7244
Main 301-784-7000
Intake 301-784-7122
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Sites offering this Program 1 Frederick Street