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Program: Maryland Department of Human Services, Kinship Navigator Program

Agency: Maryland Department of Human Services


Resource Number: 56711748
Alternate name: Maryland Department of Human Resources; MIN 211MD MDKinCares

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.

MDKinCares TELEPHONE REASSURANCE: Subscribers receive monthly text message updates and encouraging messages along with resources and services available for Kinship families. Text MDKinCares to 898-211 to enroll.




Program Phones:
888-635-4372Main
888-MD-KIDS2
898-211Text
Text MDKinCares to 898-211 to enroll

Website: www.dhr.maryland.gov/foster-care/kinship-care

Location information
1 Frederick Street  
Location: 1 Frederick Street
Cumberland, MD 21502 (Map)

Site Phones:
301-784-7000Allegany Office
301-784-7222Fax

Hours of operation
Site Hours:

Open:
Closed:
Mon
8AM
4:30PM		Tue
8AM
4:30PM		Wed
8AM
4:30PM		Thu
8AM
4:30PM		Fri
8AM
4:30PM


Description: Located at the intersection of Frederick Street and North Mechanic Street. Brick building.
Mailing Address: 1 Frederick Street, Cumberland, MD 21502
Service Area:

Program Delivery
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.
Application Process: Call for information. No formal application process for kinship navigator program. Text MDKinCares to 898-211 to receive supportive and informational text messages.
Payment methods:
Program Fees: None.
Documents Required: Call for information.
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
MD -Statewide


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Referral ProcessSelf-Referral

 





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Attachments
Kinship Care Fact Sheet (.pdf)
If you provide care for a relative child for 24 hours day, seven days a week - there are benefits that you may be eligible to receive.