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Alternate Name
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DSS DHS Guardianship Adoption Kinship
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Description
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OVERVIEW: Initiates temporary or permanent services when a child cannot be safely cared for in their home. - FOSTER CARE: Licenses foster parents for care of non-related children. Places children in foster care when the needs of the child cannot be met, with unification being the primary objective.
- PERMANANCY SERVICES: When reunification is not possible, alternate permanency services are explored such as adoption, guardianship, kinship, and independent living.
- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Adoptive parents of children with special needs may receive monthly adoption assistance and/or medical assistance for that child.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Frederick County
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Hours Of Operation
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Lobby is open for walk-in customers to pick-up application, drop-off documents, or schedule appointments.
Mon: 8AM 4PM
Tue: 8AM 4PM
Wed: 8AM 4PM
Thu: 8AM 4PM
Fri: 8AM 4PM
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Eligibility
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Call for more information.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call for more information.
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Documents Required
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Call for details.
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Programs at this agency
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Frederick County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Frederick County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Frederick County Department of Social Services, Child Support Administration
Frederick County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Frederick County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
Frederick County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Vulnerable Adults
Frederick County Department of Social Services, Burial Assistance
Frederick County Department of Social Services, Cash Assistance Programs
Frederick County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation Services
Frederick County Department of Social Services, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Task Force
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Fax Number
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301-600-2726
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Main
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301-600-4555f
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Kinship Care Coordinator
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888-635-4372
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Foster Care and Adoption Services
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301-600-2466
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Main Email Address
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[email protected]
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Sites offering this Program
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1888 North Market Street
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