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Description
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FOSTER CARE: Provides temporary out of home placement for children in either foster homes or group homes when it is clearly determined that there parents or legal guardians are unable or unwilling to provide safe and appropriate care for them. Placements are court-ordered or through voluntary parent agreement, depending on the nature of the case. Supportive services are provided to children, foster parents and parents. Returning home is the primary focus of DSS.
FOSTER HOME LICENSING: Provides licenses to families that 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.
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Caroline County
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Physical Address
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207 South Third Street Denton MD 21629 United States
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Hours of operation: Mon: 8AM 5PM Tue: 8AM 5PM Wed: 8AM 5PM Thu: 8AM 5PM Fri: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Must be 21 or older to become a foster parent.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Normal Wait Times
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Varies.
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Programs at this agency
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Caroline County Department of Social Services, Adoption Caroline County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services Caroline County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs Caroline County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Caroline County Department of Social Services, Office of Child Support Caroline County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children Caroline County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Caroline County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services Caroline County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance Caroline County Department of Social Services, Project Home Caroline County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults Caroline County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program Caroline County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance Caroline County Department of Social Services, Young Fathers Employment Program Caroline County Department of Social Services, Burial Assistance
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Mailing Address
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PO Box 400 Denton MD 21629 United States
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Fax Number
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410-819-4501
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Main
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410-819-4500
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Main Email Address
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caroline.dss@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Carina Wilt
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Main Contact Title
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Out of Home Services Supervisor
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Main Contact Phone
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410-819-4532
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Main Contact Email Address
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carina.wilt@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Heather Ruark
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Assistant Director for Services
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-819-4523
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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heather.ruark@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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207 South Third Street
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