{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-family-law-4-401","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Family Law § 4–401","heading":"","body":"The General Assembly declares:\n(1) that it is the policy of this State to promote family stability, to preserve family unity, and to help families achieve and maintain self-reliance by:\n(i) responding to financial and family crisis through direct provision of family counseling and supportive services; and\n(ii) referral to appropriate community resources; and\n(2) this State has the responsibility to provide services that prevent the kind of family dissolution and breakdown that requires protective services or out-of-home placement.","path":["Article - Family Law"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gfl\u0026section=4-401","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:17Z","sha256":"ec64e81c99dfbccb6ab1f6c4ac29dd4d941e126ddc391dc628c11afd1b26400a","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-family-law-4-301","next":"us-md/md.-code-family-law-4-402"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}