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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Call the child welfare hotline and ask them.  [/quote]

I strongly recommend against engaging with the system without first hiring a lawyer. Especially given OP’s level of desperation and burnout. [/quote]

You don't need a lawyer to ask about Voluntary Placement. Many of us with kids with mental health needs have had to do this. [/quote]

This doesn't happen often but sometimes parents are forced to as they cannot access the mental health services they need as some are only available to kids in child welfare or juvenile justice.  It's unfortunate but in MD there are not a lot of services/supports for families with extreme needs if you cannot afford to private pay.  An attorney can help look over the paperwork but if they are low income the court will assign them an attorney for free.  A private adoption wouldn't make sense as the next family may not be able to access the help and if they go through child welfare the adoptive family will get a stipend and medical care.[/quote]

You're missing the point entirely. Voluntary placement (a division of CPS) will PLACE YOUR KID IN RESIDENTIAL at the state's expense. They may have you pay child support, but that is based on your income. You do not need an attorney to enter into this process. At all. Again, I have done it. If you haven't, you should butt out. 
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