§ 4–401
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 4-401 (2026)
Title 4. Spouses
Subtitle 4. Services to Families With Children
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The General Assembly declares:
(1)
that it is the policy of this State to promote family stability, to preserve family unity, and to help families achieve and maintain self-reliance by:
(i)
responding to financial and family crisis through direct provision of family counseling and supportive services; and
(ii)
referral to appropriate community resources; and
(2)
this State has the responsibility to provide services that prevent the kind of family dissolution and breakdown that requires protective services or out-of-home placement.