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Adoption and Foster Care Services | Harford County Department of Social Services

2029 Pulaski Highway, Havre De Grace, MD 21078

Eligibility

Individuals 21 years and older.

Required documents

Photo ID.

410-836-4700
Voice

Main

Application process

Visit website for intake form.

Service area

Harford County, MD

Other Information

Age Group

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

Payment Options

Case or Self-payment

Special Populations

Justice Involvement

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

Providing organization

Harford County Department of Social Services

Administers all the federally funded social service programs for the county.