Get Affidavit Of Kinship

Informal kinship care means a living arrangement in which a relative of a child, who is not in the care, custody, or guardianship of the local department of social services, provides for the care and custody of the child due to a serious family hardship. Legal custody is not required.

Consent for Health Care -Affidavit Provision provides for a relative of a child providing informal kinship care to consent to health care on behalf of the child. The relative must be able to verify the informal kinship care arrangement through an affidavit. To receive this form, Call 410-767-7249.

A child 2 years old or older may not share a bedroom with an adult unless approved by the local department. A child may not share a bed with an adult or another child at any time. A child under two years old shall sleep in a crib or other secure bed which will ensure the child's safety.

What is Kinship Care? In Maryland, Kinship Care is designed to preserve family ties by assisting when possible with the needs of children, the biological parents and the relative providing 24 hour care, 7 days per week to the child. There are two categories of Kinship Care: Formal and Informal.

Maryland Kinship Navigators can help you navigate the benefits available to kinship caregivers and provide support. Call your local Department of Social Services in Maryland or call 2-1-1 to be connected to an information and referral specialist to navigate the available benefits and services.

Maryland Kinship Navigators can help you navigate the benefits available to kinship caregivers and provide support. Call your local Department of Social Services in Maryland or call 2-1-1 to be connected to an information and referral specialist to navigate the available benefits and services.

Kinship care means that children whose parents are unable to look after them on a short or long term basis are cared for by other relatives, like grandparents, uncles or siblings,or by other adults who have a connection to the child, such as neighbours or a close friend of the family.