Section 4-301 – Child Welfare Workforce
(a) The Secretary shall implement a comprehensive plan to recruit, train, and retain child welfare caseworkers and casework supervisors who meet the requirements of this section. (b) (1) The Secretary shall hire as caseworkers only human services professionals, such as: (i) social workers licensed in accordance with Title 19 of the Health Occupations Article; (ii) psychologists licensed in accordance with […]
Section 4-302 – Federal Funds
The Administration may: (1) accept any federal funds or commodities; (2) manage and dispose of any federal funds or commodities as required by federal law; and (3) apply the federal Social Security Act or any other federal law relating to social services to the benefit of the State.
Section 4-303 – Recoupment of Overpayments
(a) The Administration shall make every effort to recoup overpayments made to recipients that the State is authorized to recoup under federal law. (b) The Administration shall establish an administrative procedure, in accordance with federal law, to be followed when the Administration has reason to believe that an overpayment has been made.
Section 4-304 – Foster Youth Summer Internship Program
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Foster youth” means an individual who: (i) is in out–of–home care under the responsibility of the State; or (ii) 1. is an adult under the age of 26 years; and 2. was in out–of–home care under the responsibility of the State on the individual’s 18th birthday. (3) “Program” means the […]
Section 4-305 – Fostering Employment Program
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Credential” means a recognized: (i) educational diploma; (ii) certificate or degree; (iii) occupational license; (iv) apprenticeship certificate; (v) industry–recognized certification; or (vi) award for skills attainment and completion, issued by an approved training provider in the State or third–party credential provider. (3) “Foster care recipient” has the meaning stated in § 15–106.1 […]