Maryland Department of Human Services, Kinship Navigator Program
www.dhr.maryland.gov/foster-care/kinship-care
Resource Details
Alternate Name Maryland Department of Human Resources
Description SPECIALIZED INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE: Supports kinship caregivers who are caring for their minor relative(s), who are unable to remain safe in the care of their parents. Targets kinship caregivers who were not involved in the child welfare system as an outreach prevention strategy that promotes safety, permanency, and well-being. Helps caregivers with educational, health care, financial assistance, legal services and other community resources based on needs of the family.
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 5:30PM
Tue: 8AM 5:30PM
Wed: 8AM 5:30PM
Thu: 8AM 5:30PM
Fri: 8AM 5:30PM
Sat: 8AM 5:30PM
Sun: 8AM 5:30PM
Program
Eligibility Kinship caregivers who are a relative of a child who is not in the care and custody or guardianship of the Local Department of Social Services.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Call for information. No formal application process for kinship navigator program.
Documents Required Call for information.
Programs at this agency Maryland Department of Human Services
Maryland Department of Human Services, Office of Home Energy Programs
Baltimore City Office of Child Support
Anne Arundel County Office of Child Support
Baltimore County Office of Child Support
Neighborhood Service Center, Talbot County, Office of Home Energy Programs
Carroll County Office of Child Support
Harford County Child Support Administration
Howard County Department of Social Services, Child Support Services
Montgomery County Office of Child Support Enforcement
Maryland Office of Refugees and Asylees
One Church, One Child Adoption Program, Adoption Referral
Maryland Department of Human Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Maryland Department of Human Services, Restaurant Meals Program
Maryland Department of Human Services, Customer Service


Contact Information
Main 888-635-4372
Main Contact Title State Kinship Care Coordinator
Main Contact Phone 888-635-4372
Director or Senior Administrator Title State Kinship Care Coordinator
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 888-635-4372
Sites offering this Program Kinship Navigator Program