Section 4-2303 – Purpose
The purpose of the Program is to assist families and individuals who are experiencing, or who are in imminent danger of, a housing crisis in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing.
Section 4-2701 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Service provider” means a public or private nonprofit organization that provides shelter and supportive services to unaccompanied minors in need of shelter. (2) “Service provider” includes a host home program. (c) “Supportive services” means interventions, services, or resources necessary to assist unaccompanied minors in need of shelter […]
Section 4-2304 – Eligibility
A family may apply for Program services if the family is the recipient of or is in the process of applying for temporary cash assistance, as defined in § 5–301 of the Human Services Article.
Section 4-2702 – Consent by Unaccompanied Minor in Need of Shelter — Minor’s Child
(a) An unaccompanied minor in need of shelter may consent to shelter and supportive services if the service provider reasonably believes that: (1) the unaccompanied minor understands the significant benefits, responsibilities, risks, and limits of the shelter and services and can communicate an informed consent; (2) the unaccompanied minor understands the requirements and rules of the shelter and […]
Section 4-2305 – Assistance in Securing and Maintaining Permanent Housing
A housing navigator shall assist a family or an individual client with securing and maintaining permanent, affordable housing by: (1) assisting the client with searching for and obtaining permanent, affordable housing; (2) developing a comprehensive, current list of housing resources and expanding the list of housing resources to include new resources; (3) establishing a working relationship with the […]
Section 4-2703 – Requirements on Service Provider — When Shelter Not Available
(a) (1) Before providing shelter and supportive services to an unaccompanied minor in need of shelter, a service provider shall: (i) register with the Department; (ii) develop and implement a procedure to screen each staff member who works with minors, including through a State and national criminal history records check or a private agency background check conducted in accordance […]
Section 4-2306 – Use of Funds; Management by Local Administrative Agency
(a) Program funds may be used for: (1) salary and FICA for housing navigators and aftercare case managers; (2) client–related expenses, including: (i) first and final months’ rent; (ii) transportation for housing searches; (iii) moving expenses; (iv) essential furnishings; (v) storage; (vi) arrearages; (vii) credit checks and housing application fees; (viii) security deposits; (ix) utility deposits; and (x) other identified needs; and (3) other items that the Department designates. […]
Section 4-2307 – Funding
Subject to the limitations of the State budget, beginning in fiscal year 2019 and for each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget an appropriation for the Program of $516,828.
Section 4-2401 – General Consideration
(a) (1) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Feminine hygiene products” means tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle. (3) “Local administering agency” means the agency designated by the Department or a local government to manage the programs for transitional housing services, including the Homeless Women – Crisis Shelter […]
Section 4-2501 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Opportunity zone” means an area that has been designated as a qualified opportunity zone in the State under § 1400Z–1 of the Internal Revenue Code. (c) “Qualified workforce housing project” means a workforce housing project in an opportunity zone that meets requirements for eligibility for the […]