We are looking for you!! The Martin Pollak Project’s Treatment Foster Care programs are looking for loving and nurturing individuals and families willing to open their hearts and their homes to children with special needs. 
By opening your heart and your home to children, you will become a child’s beacon of hope, as his/her family works with you & other professionals to overcome and/or heal the conditions which lead to the children’s placement into care.
You will be warmly welcomed into the Martin Pollak Project family. We maintain a staff of highly skilled and trained caregivers who provide direct care to children and their families to support successful adjustment in the home and community.
What are the qualifications?
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Sufficient income to maintain expenses
- Have access to public or private transportation to transport children
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent including life experiences
- Be available to a child on a 24 hour basis
- Have ample space in your home
What are the Benefits of fostering?
- Having a child in your home to guide and nurture
- Having regular contact and support from a case manager
- Getting on-going training opportunities to deal with children’s needs
- Getting a per diem stipend plus a Difficulty of Care payment
- Participating in a foster parent support group
- Receiving the satisfaction of making a difference in a child’s life
For more information about becoming a foster parent in the Baltimore area contact:
Charlene Johnson
410-685-2525-x1213 or cjohnson@mppi.org