Talbot County Department of Social Services, Adoption
www.dhr.maryland.gov
Resource Details
Description ADOPTION: Provides services which enable children to become free for adoption and placed with adoptive parent(s). Services can be provided at the direct request of the child's birth parents or initiated by foster care staff for children who have been abandoned or who have been in foster care with no chance of returning to their families.

Children are placed with adoptive parents who have previously applied to adopt and have been approved to do so through a home study process. Most of the children have special needs and disabilities. Also assists with adults who were adopted in MD and would like to locate their birth parents. In addition, they assist with birth parents who placed a child for adoption and now wants to locate that child.
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Talbot County
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Program
Eligibility Must be 21 or older to adopt.
Languages Offered Accommodations possible.
Program Fees Court fees per attorney.
Application Process Call or visit website for more information.
Documents Required Call for information.
Normal Wait Times Varies.
Programs at this agency Talbot County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Office of Child Support
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
Talbot County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Option Respite
Talbot County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance


Contact Information
Fax Number 410-820-7117
Main 410-770-4848
Main Email Address talbot.customer@maryland.gov
Main Contact Name Danielle Burkey
Main Contact Title Supervisor
Main Contact Phone 410-770-5769
Main Contact Email Address danielle.burkey@maryland.gov
Director or Senior Administrator Name Christine Abbatiello
Director or Senior Administrator Title Assistant Director for Services
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 410-820-7185
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address christine.abbatiello@maryland.gov
Sites offering this Program 301 Bay Street