Section 5-505 – Window Coverings in Foster Homes, Family Child Care Homes, Large Family Child Care Homes, and Child Care Centers
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Beaded chain” means a series of small spheres, equally spaced on a cord or connected by metal shafts used to raise and lower a window covering. (3) “Cord loop” means a curving or doubling of a beaded chain or cord to form a closed loop. (4) “Cordless […]
Section 5-505.1 – Annual Report on Voluntary Placement Agreements for Children and Young Adults
(a) In consultation with interested stakeholders, the Administration shall prepare an annual report on voluntary placement agreements for children and young adults in the State. (b) The report shall include: (1) the total number of voluntary placement agreements that were: (i) approved; (ii) denied; (iii) requested for behavioral health reasons, including voluntary placement agreements that were requested for children with a […]
Section 5-502 – Legislative Findings
(a) The General Assembly declares that: (1) minor children are not capable of protecting themselves; and (2) when a parent has relinquished the care of the parent’s minor child to others, there is a possibility of certain risks to the child that require compensating measures. (b) It is the policy of this State: (1) to protect minor children whose care […]
Section 5-503 – Corporations for the Care and Protection of Minor Children
(a) This section does not limit the powers of the Administration under this subtitle or the Department of Juvenile Services under Title 9 of the Human Services Article. (b) An agent, officer, or representative of a Maryland corporation formed for the care, custody, or protection of minor children who has care or custody of a minor child […]
Section 5-504 – Rights of Foster Parents
(a) Foster parents in this State have the following rights: (1) the right, at the initial placement, at any time during the placement of a child in foster care, and as soon as practicable after new information becomes available, to receive full information from the caseworker, except for information about the family members that may be privileged […]