Maryland Statutes
Part I - Definitions; General Provisions
Section 5-403 - Eligibility for Subsidy

The 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.