Licensing and Monitoring

The Office of Licensing and Monitoring (OLM) licenses and monitors Residential Child Care programs (RCC) and Child Placement Agencies (CPA) as care providers entrusted with the safety and well-being of children experiencing out-of-home placement in Maryland. Through the regulatory process, the OLM strives to ensure that each program complies with applicable laws and regulations designed to safeguard the health, safety, and well- being of children.

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