Provides information and training for becoming foster or adoptive parents. Foster Care and Adoption

Ensures that businesses follow consumer protection laws. Consumer Services More information: - Advocates for consumers and pursues legal action against businesses that violate the law - Shares business complaint records - Helps people and businesses resolve disputes through mediation - Licenses and registers certain types of businesses - Offers educational program

Oversees the quality of care in healthcare facilities and programs. Quality Assurance/Improvement More information: - Accepts and investigates relevant complaints and incidents - - Monitors hospitals, labs, ambulatory care facilities, long-term care, assisted living programs, adult medical daycare, and services for individuals with developmental disabilities

Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Issues licenses and monitors all childcare centers and providers - Investigates complaints about unlicensed daycare centers

Licenses families interested in fostering non-related children. Foster Home Licensing More information: - The process includes a home study and 27 hours of training prior to approval - Approved families receive board payments, a Medical Assistance card, and clothing allowance

Provides information and training for becoming foster or adoptive parents. Foster Care and Adoption

Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Issues licenses and monitors all childcare centers and providers - Investigates complaints about unlicensed daycare centers

Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Issues licenses and monitors all childcare centers and providers - Investigates complaints about unlicensed daycare centers

Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Issues licenses and monitors all childcare centers and providers - Investigates complaints about unlicensed daycare centers

Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Issues licenses and monitors all childcare centers and providers - Investigates complaints about unlicensed daycare centers

Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Issues licenses and monitors all childcare centers and providers - Investigates complaints about unlicensed daycare centers

Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Issues licenses and monitors all childcare centers and providers - Investigates complaints about unlicensed daycare centers

Offers placement services for children in need of homes. Adoption and Foster Care More information: - Recruits, trains, licenses, and supports families interested in becoming adoptive or foster parents. - Conducts home visits and yearly evaluations. - Provides family conferencing, activities, and Local Foster Parent Association monthly meetings.

Provides out-of-home foster care placement for children who cannot remain at home. Foster Care More information: - Child placement may be court-ordered or through voluntary parent agreement - A training course must be completed before receiving a license - Foster parents receive board payments, a Medical Assistance card, and initial clothing allowance

Provides out-of-home foster care placement for children who cannot remain at home. Foster Care

Licenses, certifies, and ensures the compliance of healthcare facilities in Maryland. Healthcare Facilities Licensing/Certification More information: - Maintains an online list of licensed facilities

Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Issues licenses and monitors all childcare centers and providers - Investigates complaints about unlicensed daycare centers

Offers placement services for children in need of homes. Adoption and Foster Care More information: - Recruits, trains, licenses, and supports families interested in becoming adoptive or foster parents. - Conducts home visits and yearly evaluations. - Provides family conferencing, activities, and Local Foster Parent Association monthly meetings. - Child placement may be court-ordered or through voluntary parent agreement

Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Issues licenses and monitors all childcare centers and providers - Investigates complaints about unlicensed daycare centers

Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Issues licenses and monitors all childcare centers and providers - Investigates complaints about unlicensed daycare centers

Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Issues licenses and monitors all childcare centers and providers - Investigates complaints about unlicensed daycare centers

Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information: - Issues licenses and monitors all childcare centers and providers - Investigates complaints about unlicensed daycare centers

Offers placement services for children in need of homes. Adoption and Foster Care More information: - Recruits, trains, licenses, and supports families interested in becoming adoptive or foster parents. - Conducts home visits and yearly evaluations. - Provides family conferencing, activities, and Local Foster Parent Association monthly meetings.