Maryland Department of Human Services, Kinship Navigator Program

Resource Details
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.

	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

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. Text MDKinCares to 898-211 to receive supportive and informational text messages.
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 Child Support Administration Baltimore County Office of Child Support Carroll County Child Support Administration Harford County Child Support Administration Howard County Department of Social Services, Child Support Services Montgomery County Office of Child Support Enforcement Maryland Department of Human Services, 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 Maryland Department of Human Services, Public Assistance to Entrepreneurship (PA2E)

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Main	888-635-4372
Text	898-211




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Sites offering this Program	Kinship Navigator Program 1 Frederick Street 122 North Potomac Street 12578 Garrett Highway 1888 North Market Street