Get MD DHR/SSA 1279 2003-2023

If an individual wants to be considered by another state's department of social services to become a foster or adoptive parent in their state and that person has lived in Maryland in the past. This is often referred to as an “Adam Walsh check“.

Information from an inconclusive or unsubstantiated report shall be deleted from the index after 10 years if no subsequent report concerning the same suspected child abuser is received within that time.

All Maryland citizens should report suspected abuse or neglect to the local department of social services or to a local law enforcement agency. Ensuring the safety of Maryland's children is an obligation shared by all citizens and organizations.

If an individual wants to be considered by another state's department of social services to become a foster or adoptive parent in their state and that person has lived in Maryland in the past. This is often referred to as an “Adam Walsh check“.

To apply for appeal, the individual must complete the appeal form that is provided at the completion of the investigation and return it to the address noted on the form within the required timeframe. For unsubstantiated findings the first level of appeal is a meeting with the local department supervisor.

In general, CPS must release requested records if they're subpoenaed or a judge otherwise orders it. Otherwise, you're probably out of luck if you're not directly involved.

If the case is “screened in” it will be immediately assigned to a Child Protective Service worker who will make contact with the family to assess the needs of the family and to provide appropriate services.

If the case is “screened in” it will be immediately assigned to a Child Protective Service worker who will make contact with the family to assess the needs of the family and to provide appropriate services.