Healthcare (Children)

This House Joint Resolution (HJ 4) is a non-binding request urging the Social Services Administration (SSA) to improve oversight of children in guardianship. It directly affects approximately 24,000 children in Maryland’s care, citing specific audit failures like missed medical exams, delayed abuse investigations, and inadequate facility certifications. The resolution requires the SSA to strictly follow existing state laws and implement audit recommendations to protect children’s safety and well-being. It does not create new laws but formally calls for accountability based on documented systemic shortcomings.