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2009 Foster/Adoption Parent Information Meeting Dates

Thank you for your interest in the Prince George's County Department of Social Services Foster Care/Adoption Program. The first step to become a foster care or adoptive parent in Prince George's County is to attend an Information Meeting at our offices located at:

925 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785
Meetings are held from 6-7:30pm in Room 124/125

Saturday Information Meetings

March 28, 2009*
June 27, 2009**
September 12, 2009*

Meeting Locations:
*The Spauldings Branch of the Prince George’s
County Library System
5811 Old Silver Hill Road
District Heights, MD 20747

**The Upper Marlboro Branch of the Prince George’s
County Memorial Library System
14730 Main Street
Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 20772
301-627-9330

Meeting Time: 11am-12:30pm



Basic Requirements for becoming a foster care or adoptive parent

  • Be a resident of Prince George's County, Maryland
  • At least 21 years old
  • Single or married
  • May live in a house or apartment
  • Have working telephone service
  • All household members over 18 are willing to be fingerprinted and complete criminal back check
  • Be financially stable
  • Complete initial medical examination and bi-annual medical examination
  • Provide three (3) references regarding your parenting ability
  • Complete at least 27-hours of training
  • Complete a home safety inspection
  • Provide a child care plan
  • Refrain from physical or corporal punishment




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