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An abuse finding disqualifies Maryland foster parents — unless they’re kin

States Newsroom · November 12, 2026

Gov. Wes Moore and Maryland’s Department of Human Services (DHS) are celebrating what they describe as a historic milestone: Half of children aged 10 and under in the state’s foster care system are currently placed in “kinship care,” up from 34% just two years ago. How did they accomplish this? Until recently…

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An abuse finding disqualifies Maryland foster parents — unless they’re kin

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