Title 8. Children, Youth, and Families

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

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Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions

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Section	Formats
§ 8–101 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-101 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–102 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-102 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–103 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-103 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–104 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-104 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–105 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-105 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–106 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-106 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 2. Advisory Council to Children's Cabinet

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§ 8–201 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-201 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–202 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-202 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 3. Local Management Boards

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Section	Formats
§ 8–301 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-301 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–302 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-302 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–303 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-303 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–304 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-304 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–305 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-305 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–306 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-306 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 4. Services to Children With Special Needs

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Section	Formats
§ 8–401 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-401 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–402 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-402 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–403 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-403 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–404 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-404 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–405 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-405 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–406 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-406 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–407 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-407 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–408 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-408 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 5. Children's Cabinet Fund

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Section	Formats
§ 8–501 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-501 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–502 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-502 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–503 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-503 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–504 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-504 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–505 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-505 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–506 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-506 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–507 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-507 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–508 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-508 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 6. At-Risk Youth Prevention and Diversion Programs

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Section	Formats
§ 8–601 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-601 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–602 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-602 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–603 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-603 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–604 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-604 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–605 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-605 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 7. Residential Child Care Programs -- General Provisions

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Section	Formats
§ 8–701 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-701 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–702 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-702 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–703 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-703 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–703.1 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-703.1 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–704 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-704 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–705 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-705 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–706 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-706 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–707 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-707 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–709 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-709 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–710 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-710 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–711 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-711 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–712 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-712 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–715 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-715 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–716 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-716 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–717 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-717 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 8. Residential Child Care Programs -- Corporate Responsibility and Governance

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Section	Formats
§ 8–801 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-801 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–802 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-802 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–803 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-803 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–804 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-804 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–805 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-805 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–806 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-806 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–807 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-807 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 10. Programs for Children in Out-of-Home Placement -- Standards for Staff and System for Outcomes Evaluation

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Section	Formats
§ 8–1001 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-1001 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–1002 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-1002 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–1004 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-1004 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 11. Children Receiving Child Welfare Services -- Centralized Comprehensive Health Care Monitoring Program

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Section	Formats
§ 8–1101 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-1101 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–1102 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-1102 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–1103 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-1103 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 12. Baltimore City Programs

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Section	Formats
§ 8–1201 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-1201 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML

Subtitle 14

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Section	Formats
§ 8–1401 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-1401 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–1402 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-1402 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–1403 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-1403 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–1404 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-1404 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–1405 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-1405 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–1406 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-1406 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–1407 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-1407 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML
§ 8–1408 Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-1408 (2026)	HTML · MD · XML