# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 4. Adoption Subsidy Act

#### Section 5-401

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Administration" means the Social Services Administration of the Department.

(c) "Eligible child" means a minor as to whom:

  (1)

    (i) guardianship has been awarded to a child placement agency under Subtitle 3 or Subtitle 3A of this title; or

    (ii) consensual adoption has been ordered under Sec. 5-338 of this title; and

  (2) a determination has been made by a local department under Sec. 5-403 of this subtitle that a subsidy is necessary to ensure the child's adoption because of the child's special circumstances.

(d) "Subsidy" means:

  (1) a money payment;

  (2) medical care;

  (3) medical assistance; or

  (4) special services.

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Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)