Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 07. Department of Human Services |
Subtitle 05. SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION PRIVATE CHILD PLACEMENT AGENCIES |
Chapter 07.05.04. Private Independent Living Program |
Sec. 07.05.04.08. Resident with an Infant
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A. The agency shall, if it includes a resident with an infant in the private independent living program, assure that:
(1) All legal requirements are met and documented;
(2) All requirements of this chapter are met and documented;
(3) Sanitary space, table, and plumbing necessary to change diapers are provided; and
(4) An appropriate crib or bed is provided in a bedroom separate from the mother's if the infant is older than 6 months old.
B. The resident with an infant shall:
(1) Be referred by:
(a) A local department;
(b) The Department of Juvenile Services;
(c) The Department of Health; or
(d) Another referring agency; and
(2) Concur with the placement agreement described in Regulation .04B(2) of this chapter to:
(a) Assume personal care for no additional children while a resident, other than another child of the resident approved by the agency and the Administration while a resident; and
(b) Comply with all agency requirements.