Sec. 07.02.16.10. Provision of Services

A. Services provided by the local department include:

(1) Counseling;

(2) Coordinating and facilitating the client's use of community resources including health services.

B. The following services are available through the local department of social services directly or by purchase and may be provided when they are a part of the service plan:

(1) Home care and chore services as provided for in the In-Home Aide Services regulations under COMAR 07.06.12;

(2) Adult day care provided by contractual arrangement with the Maryland Department of Health and subject to that Department's regulations, limitations, and eligibility schedules;

(3) Transportation provided through the In-Home Aide Services program, or any transportation available from community resources or governmental agencies in the local subdivision;

(4) Emergency arrangement of food or shelter as available from resources such as:

(a) Federal, State, or local programs, or

(b) Private providers;

(5) Provision of any recommendation, reports, or petitions concerning the adult in need of protective services to the court;

(6) Legal assistance including assistance to arrange for purchase of counsel with the vulnerable adult's own resources when the adult is not eligible for legal services from any other source.

C. If, after the investigation under this chapter, the director determines that the adult requires protective services, with the adult's consent the director shall provide the services.

D. If the Department believes that the client is disabled and the client is unable or unwilling to accept services necessary for the client's health, safety, or well-being and there is not a less restrictive form of intervention available, the director shall petition the court for:

(1) An emergency order for protective services under the Estates and Trusts Article, Title 13, Subtitle 7, Annotated Code of Maryland, and Regulation .12 of this chapter;

(2) The appointment of a guardian of the person under the Estates and Trusts Article, Title 13, Subtitle 7, Annotated Code of Maryland, and Regulation .11 of this chapter; or

(3) The appointment of a guardian of the property under the Estates and Trusts Article, Title 13, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.