Alternate Name
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Allegany County DSS, Foster Care for Children
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Description
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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.
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Allegany County
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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
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Eligibility
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Children under 18.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call intake for further information. Referrals are usually from Child Protective Services or are court ordered.
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Documents Required
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Proof of ID, social security number, and a background check is required.
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Programs at this agency
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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
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Fax Number
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301-784-7244
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Main
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301-784-7000
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Intake
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301-784-7122
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Sites offering this Program
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1 Frederick Street
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