# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 4. Adoption Subsidy Act

#### Section 5-403

The local department shall determine whether a subsidy is necessary to ensure a child's adoption because of the child's special circumstances, including:

(1) physical or mental disability;

(2) emotional disturbance;

(3) recognized high risk of physical or mental disease;

(4) age;

(5) sibling relationship; and

(6) racial or ethnic factors.

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