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Legislation to Watch 2018: Child Welfare
The 2018 Legislative Session has been full of child welfare legislation intended to improve the outcomes of Maryland's children! Legislation that ACY is keeping an eye on includes the following: SB2/HB1: authorizes a court, under certain circumstances, to terminate the…
Expand existing birth match legislation to protect newborn babies
4/3/18: HB 454 passed second reader on the Senate floor! 4/3/18: SB 490 passed second reader with amendments in the House. 4/3/18: SB 490 received a Favorable with Amendments vote in the House Judiciary Committee so SB 490 matches HB 454.…
Allow older foster youth to keep at least a portion of their Social Security benefits to help with the difficult transition out of care.
The General Assembly has passed this legislation! Maryland is now the first state in the entire country to ensure that foster youth KEEP their federal benefits! We are incredibly grateful to all of our partners over the last 5 years to achieve…