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Foster Care Services | Saint Mary's County Department of Social Services

23110 Leonard Hall Drive, PO Box 509, Leonardtown, MD 20650

Eligibility

Individuals 21 years or older.

Required documents

Varies contact for details.

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
301-392-6727
Voice·

Main

Application process

Call or visit website for details.

Service area

Saint Marys County, MD

Other Information

Payment Options

  • Free or no-cost care

Age Group

  • Older Adults (55+)
  • Young Adults (20-30)
  • Adults (31-54)

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Interpretation Services Available

Special Populations

  • Justice Involvement

Offers foster placement services for children in need of homes, and training and licensing to individuals wanting to foster.

Adoption and Foster Services

More information:

  • Child placement may be court-ordered or through voluntary parent agreement
  • Recruits, trains, licenses, supports, and encourages families interested in becoming foster parents

Last assured

12/23/2025

Providing organization

Saint Mary's County Department of Social Services

County agency providing social services programs.

Foster Care Services | Saint Mary's County Department of Social Services