§ 5–3A-22

except as provided in § 5-3A-23 of this subtitle, § 4-414 of the Estates and Trusts Article, and § 2-123 of the Real Property Article, terminates a parent’s duties, obligations, and rights toward the individual;

eliminates the need for notice to a parent as to the filing of an adoption petition;

eliminates the need for further consent of a parent to adoption of the individual; and

grants guardianship of the individual to a child placement agency.

Unless a court gives legal custody to another person, a child’s guardian under this subtitle has legal custody.

Unless a court orders otherwise and subject to review by the court, a child’s guardian may make all decisions affecting the child’s education, health, and welfare, including consenting to: