Take the First Step Here
Great to see that you are interested in taking the first step to becoming a resource parent! The first step in the process is to reach out to your local department of social services in the county you reside in. You can call or email the contact person listed below at the local department of social services in your county. The recruiter will be able to share information with you and answer any of your questions. The recruiter will gather information from you and invite you to an upcoming information meeting. You can also click on the “Local Connections” link under Resource Parents to learn more about the local organizations in your county.
| Department of Social Services | Contact |
Phone # |
Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany County | Paulette Hose | paulette.hose@maryland.gov | |
| Anne Arundel County | Erika Ford | annearundel.fostercare@maryland.gov | |
| Baltimore City | Recruitment # | bcdss.fostering@maryland.gov | |
| Baltimore County | Dawn Pipesh | Dawn.Pipesh@maryland.gov | |
| Calvert County | Carla Gurganus | carla.gurganus@maryland.gov | |
| Carroline County | Robin Bigelo | robin.bigelow@maryland.gov | |
| Carroll County | Susan Beard | Susan.beard@maryland.gov | |
| Cecil County | Charlene Hearne | charlene.morris@maryland.gov | |
| Charles County | LaDonn Barros | ladonn.barros1@maryland.gov | |
| Dorchester County | Jessica Cruz | jessica.reading@maryland.gov | |
| Frederick County | Recruitment # | foster.careinfo@maryland.gov | |
| Garrrett County | Misty SanJulian | misty.sanjulian@maryland.gov | |
| Harford County | Recruitment # | foster.ourfuture@maryland.gov | |
| Howard County | Dawn Moser | dawn.moser@maryland.gov | |
| Kent County | Dawn Young | dawn.young@maryland.gov | |
| Montgomey County | Recruitment # | fprecruiter@montgomerycountymd.gov | |
| Prince George’s County | Recruitment # | lisa.robertson@maryland.gov | |
| Queen Anne’s County | Carol O’Donnel | carol.odonnel@maryland.gov | |
| St. Mary’s County | Natara Strother | natara.strother@maryland.gov | |
| Somerset County | Melissa Moore | melissa.moore@maryland.gov | |
| Talbot County | Christine Abbatiello | christine.abbatiello@maryland.gov | |
| Washington County | Tina Wolfensberger | tina.wolfensberger@maryland.gov | |
| Wicomico County | Kelly Myrer | kelly.myrer@maryland.gov | |
| Worcester County | Trina Townsend | trina.townsend1@maryland.gov |