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Maryland

By Carrie Craft, About.com Guide

Program Goals:
To place all foster children into a permanent living arrangement within a maximum of 15 months from the date they entered foster care.
To increase the number of foster parents willing to work with birth families.
To assist teenagers in the foster care system in becoming self-sufficient.
Basic Requirements :
Applicants must be 21 years of age.
Applicants may be single or married.
Applicants may live in own apartment or house.
Applicants are fingerprinted for a criminal background check.
Applicants must be able to meet family's financial obligations.
Applicants are requested to provide three references.
Applicants are required to complete 27 hours of pre-service education.
The applicant's home will be inspected by the State Health Department for safety/sanitation, and by the Fire Department.
Contact Information :
1-800-332-6347
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