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Alternate Name
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Howard County DSS, Foster Care Recruitment & In-Home Services
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Description
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FOSTER HOME PLACEMENT: Places children in either foster homes or group homes when it is clearly determined that the children can no longer remain in their own homes. Placements are court-ordered. Returning home is the primary focus of DSS. Also recruits foster care families and provides licenses for families that provide 24-hour care for non-related children. Once approved, foster parents receive board payments and a Medicaid/Medical Assistance card. Assists with voluntary placements for children with mental health or developmental diagnoses that require out of home placement.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Howard County
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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
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Eligibility
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Must be 21 or older to become a foster parent.
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Languages Offered
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Interpreting services available (may require advance notice).
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call for information.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Programs at this agency
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Howard County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Howard County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Howard County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Howard County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Howard County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Howard County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Howard County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Howard County Department of Social Services, Family Investment Program
Howard County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Howard County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation
Howard County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families With Children
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Fax Number
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410-872-4303
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Main
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410-872-8839
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Main Email Address
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howcodss@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Markeita Matthews
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Main Contact Title
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Foster Adoptive Recruiter
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Main Contact Phone
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410-872-8839
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Main Contact Email Address
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markeita.matthews@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Kathy Jackson
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Administrator
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-872-8808
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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kathleen.jackson@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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9780 Patuxent Woods Drive
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