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Adoption Services | Howard County Department of Social Services

9780 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046

Eligibility

Individuals 21 years or older.

Required documents

Varies contact for details.

Application process

Call or visit website for details.

Service area

Howard County, MD

Other Information

Age Group

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

Languages

Spanish

Payment Options

Free or no-cost care

Special Populations

Justice Involvement

Description

Provides adoption services.

Adoption and Foster Services

More information:
- Adoptive parents must go through a home study process before being approved to adopt
- Many children who are available for adoption have special needs or disabilities
- Post-adoption services may include information and referral, outreach assistance and a monthly subsidy

Providing organization

Howard County Department of Social Services

County agency providing social services programs.