§5–530.

    (a)    The Department may contribute to the support of a child formerly under foster care after the child is adopted.

    (b)    The support may include payment for:

        (1)    maintenance costs;

        (2)    medical, dental, and surgical expenses;

        (3)    psychiatric and psychological expenses; and

        (4)    any other cost necessary for the child’s care and well-being.

    (c)    The amount and duration of the support may vary according to the needs of the child and the income of the adoptive parents.