Md. Code, Family Law § 5-403
Md. Code, Family Law § 5-403
in effectThe local department shall determine whether a subsidy is necessary to ensure 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.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gfl§ion=5-403&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026
