Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
FAMILY LAW |
TITLE 5. CHILDREN |
SUBTITLE 4. ADOPTION SUBSIDY ACT |
PART I. DEFINITIONS; GENERAL PROVISIONS |
§ 5-403. Eligibility for subsidy
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The local department shall determine whether a subsidy is necessary to assure a child's adoption because of the child's special circumstances, including:
(1) physical or mental disability;
(2) emotional disturbance;
(3) recognized high risk of physical or mental disease;
(4) age;
(5) sibling relationship; and
(6) racial or ethnic factors.