§ 5–527
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-527 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 5. Child Care; Foster Care
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(a)
The Department shall adopt rules and regulations that establish eligibility guidelines for payment for foster care for 1 or more classes of children, including children who are in need of special care.
(b)
(1)
For a child who does not need special care, the Department shall pay for foster care in a single family home at a monthly rate that is not less than 55% of the monthly rate provided in subsection (c) of this section for a child who requires the most demanding special care in a single family home.
(2)
The monthly rate shall include increments based on the age of the child.
(c)
The Department shall pay for foster care for a child who needs the most demanding special care in a single family home at a monthly rate that is not less than the higher of:
(1)
the rate that the Department paid in fiscal year 1975; and
(2)
the rate that the Department of Juvenile Services pays for the current fiscal year.