Foster Parenting Resources
COVID:
P-EBT Information- https://dhs.maryland.gov/p-ebt/
General COVID Info (Maryland Specific)– https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/
COVID Connect (for those who have had COVID or who are recovering from COVID to connect and share stories)- https://covidconnect.health.maryland.gov/covidconnections/
Get Vaccinated (sign up for a vaccination site near you)– https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/vaccine
Energy Assistance- https://dhs.maryland.gov/documents/COVID-19/OHEPonepager2.pdf
Virtual Substance Abuse Recovery- https://dhs.maryland.gov/documents/Initiatives/Parent%20Resources/virtual-recovery-resources.pdf
CPS Reporting/Reporting Abuse:
Local Social Service Department Numbers- https://dhs.maryland.gov/child-protective-services/reporting-suspected-child-abuse-or-neglect/local-offices/
Mandated Reporting Information- https://dhs.maryland.gov/child-protective-services/reporting-suspected-child-abuse-or-neglect/mandated-reporters/
Signs of Abuse and Neglect- https://dhs.maryland.gov/child-protective-services/reporting-suspected-child-abuse-or-neglect/signs-neglect-abuse/
Signs of Sex Trafficking- https://dhs.maryland.gov/child-protective-services/sex-trafficking/recognize-the-signs/
Shelters and Food Supports:
All about SNAP- https://dhs.maryland.gov/food-supplement-program/
Maryland Food Bank- https://mdfoodbank.org/donate/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmIuDBhDXARIsAFITC_7MAUGY1TfEnbR9_icXlrkguu3DL8YolOHr1RilYLChST6LHGlKWlIaAvyhEALw_wcB
MD Homeless Shelter Directory via city- https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/maryland.html
Capital Area Food Bank- https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/find-food-assistance/
Guide to Eating Healthy on an Affordable Budget – https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/supporting-healthy-eating-on-a-budget/
Food Security Support and Hunger Resources – https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/food-security-and-hunger-assistance/
Important Telephone Numbers:
(211)- a free and confidential service providing information, community resources, and referrals for a variety of health and human service issues 24/7, every day of the year, in 50 languages
(1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255)- 24/7 National Suicide Hotline
(1-888-373-7888)- 24/7 National Human Trafficking Hotline
(1-800-243-7337)- 24/7 Parenting Hotline
(1-800-799-7233)- 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline
Forms Needed by Foster Parents:
Health Visit Form
Behavioral-Log
MEDICATION-REPORT-UPDATE-2019 fill