When does a child go into foster care?

Ideally, when children enter foster care, they will remain with their familiar child care provider. However, this may not be possible. Sometimes, children enter child care for the first time when they enter foster care. Also, foster parents or kin may have to enroll children in child care almost immediately after placement.

Can a CPS place a child in foster care?

If no one can be found, the court can give temporary legal custody to CPS, who then places the children in foster care ( learn more ). DFPS offers many resources for people who want to become foster parents, or who already have, or who want to foster as a first step towards adoption.

How can I help my foster child transition?

Here are some steps foster parents or kin can take to help the child make a successful transition into the child care program: Visit the program with the child, before she begins attending. Inform early education and child care professionals about the need for extra support because the child is getting used to both your home and to child care.

What can I do as a first step in foster care?

As a first step into fostering you can talk to one of the Foster Care Recruitment Team (FCRT). They can answer all your questions and send you an information pack. You can formally express interest in receiving more information by completing the Registration of Interest.

What is Foster Care When children can’t live safely at home and no appropriate non-custodial parent, relative, for close family friend is willing and able to care for them, the court can give temporary legal possession to CPS. CPS temporarily places these children in foster care. Foster care settings include:

If no one can be found, the court can give temporary legal custody to CPS, who then places the children in foster care ( learn more ). DFPS offers many resources for people who want to become foster parents, or who already have, or who want to foster as a first step towards adoption.

Where does foster care take place in Maryland?

Foster Care Foster Care is a temporary Service that provides short-term care and supportive services to children who are unable to live at home because of child abuse or neglect. Foster children live in family foster homes and group care settings. All Maryland counties and Baltimore City operate foster care programs.

How to become a licensed foster parent in Maryland?

To enroll now, go to our Events page to register for an upcoming meeting. Training sessions are the next steps toward becoming a licensed foster parent. Each training session is designed to prepare you for fostering and assisting the children placed in your care.