Links to State and Tribal Child Welfare Law and Policy - Maryland

Date: August 2024

STATUTES

Website: https://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mdcode/

Citations:

  • Adoption: Family Law, title 5, subtitles 3–4C
  • Child protection: Family Law, title 5, subtitles 7, 7A
  • Child welfare: Family Law, title 5, subtitles 5, 6, 12
  • Guardianship: Family Law, title 5, subtitle 3, part II
  • Indian child welfare: Family Law, title 9.5, subtitle 1 (§ 9.5-103); State Government, title 9.5, subtitle 3
  • Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs: State Government, title 9.5, subtitle 5

REGULATION/ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

Website: https://dsd.maryland.gov/Pages/COMARHome.aspx

Notes:

See title 07 (Department of Human Services), subtitles 01, 02, 05:

  • For Youth Transitional Services, see subtitle 2, § 07.02.10.
  • For Guardianship Assistance Program, see subtitle 2, § 07.02.29.

See also title 01, subtitle 06, chapter 01, Recognition of Maryland Indian Status.

AGENCY POLICIES

Website: https://dhs.maryland.gov/foster-care/child-welfare-policies/

OTHER RESOURCES

Maryland Code and Court Rules, 'Maryland Rules.'

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