State officials approve up to $1.2 billion in contracts to end hospital overstays

By: Rhiannon Evans

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 728

Last Updated: 2 days, 3 hours ago

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The Board of Public Works voted unanimously Wednesday to approve up to $1.2 billion over five years for contracts with licensed group homes, adding bed capacity that state officials hope will end the practice of hospital overstays for foster children.

The contracts will add 37 beds in licensed group homes with specialized staff for children who are committed to the local social services departments within the state, according to the BPW meeting agenda documents.

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