Cecil County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
www.dhr.maryland.gov
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, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
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
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Homelessness Prevention Program


Contact Information
Fax Number 410-996-0228
Main 410-996-0100
Foster Home Licensing Coordinator 410-996-0349
Main Email Address tina.linkous@maryland.gov
Main Contact Name Tina Linkous
Main Contact Title Assistant Director of Services
Main Contact Phone 410-996-0150
Main Contact Email Address tina.linkous@maryland.gov
Director or Senior Administrator Name Tina Linkous
Director or Senior Administrator Title Assistant Director of Services
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 410-996-0150
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address tina.linkous@maryland.gov
Sites offering this Program 170 East Main Street