Deferred Placement – Deferred Placement may be used if a non-relative foster

Deferred Placement – Deferred Placement may be used if a non-relative foster parent does not want to close their home but needs a break from being a foster parent due to personal issues. A non-relative foster family may be placed on Deferred status, not to exceed six (6) consecutive months. If, at the end of the six (6) months, the home cannot be placed on Active status, MDCPS will close the home.