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Program: Somerset County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing

Agency: Somerset County Department of Social Services


Resource Number: 171199
Description
FOSTER CARE: Places children in either foster homes or group homes when it is clearly determined that they can no longer remain in their own homes. Placements are usually court-ordered. Returning home is the primary focus of DSS. Provides foster home licensing that requires licenses for those families providing 24-hour care for non-related children under the supervision of DSS. Once approved, foster parents receive board payments, a Medical Assistance card, and a clothing allowance for the support of the foster child.


Program Phones:
410-677-4200Main
800-917-7383Hotline
To report suspected abuse or neglect of a child or adult
410-651-0707After Hours
410-677-4265Fax

Website: dhs.maryland.gov
 Email: [email protected]

Location information
Sites offering this program
+ 30397 Mount Vernon Road ->
30397 Mount Vernon Road  
Location: 30397 Mount Vernon Road
Princess Anne, MD 21853 (Map)

Hours of operation
Program Hours:

Open:
Closed:
Mon
8AM
5PM		Tue
8AM
5PM		Wed
8AM
5PM		Thu
8AM
5PM		Fri
8AM
5PM


Mailing Address: PO Box 369, Princess Anne, MD 21853
Service Area:

Program Delivery
Eligibility: At risk children who can no longer remain in their homes. Prospective foster/adoptive parents must be over age 21 and self-supporting. Adults Teens Children Families Females Males
Languages: Accommodations possible., English
Application Process: None.
Payment methods:
Program Fees: None.
Documents Required: Call for information.
Normal Wait Time: Varies.
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
MD-Somerset County


Custom fields
Online/VirtualNo
LanguageEnglish

 





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