Section 8-804 – Required Documentation
A corporation shall demonstrate to the licensing agency the capability to provide for and arrange for the provision of all applicable services proposed in the license application by submitting, at a minimum, the following documents to the licensing agency: (1) a business plan that clearly demonstrates the ability of the residential child care program operated by […]
Section 8-805 – Board of Directors; Chief Financial Officer
(a) (1) A corporation shall have a board of directors that consists of at least five individuals with an interest in or knowledge of the needs of children and their families. (2) Of the members of the board of directors: (i) at least one shall be a resident of the State; (ii) at least one shall have demonstrated experience in […]
Section 8-806 – Bylaws
A corporation shall adopt written bylaws that require the corporation’s board of directors to be responsible for: (1) overseeing the management and operation of the residential child care program operated by the corporation; (2) ensuring that the residential child care program operates in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; (3) approving the residential child care program’s mission […]
Section 8-807 – Regulations
The members of the Children’s Cabinet shall adopt regulations to authorize a waiver from some or all of the requirements of this subtitle for corporations that can demonstrate that their bylaws and policies are substantially similar to those required under this subtitle.
Section 8-1001 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Cooperating department” means a unit of the State government responsible for out–of–home placement of children. (2) “Cooperating department” includes: (i) the Department of Juvenile Services; and (ii) the Department of Human Services. (c) “Direct care staff” means staff assigned to perform direct responsibilities related to activities of daily living, […]
Section 8-1002 – Applicability of Subtitle
This subtitle does not apply to: (1) a shelter care facility or residential respite program licensed by the Department of Human Services; or (2) a detention center or shelter care facility operated by or under contract with the Department of Juvenile Services.
Section 8-1004 – Development, Coordination, and Implementation of System for Outcomes Evaluation
(a) On or before July 1, 2008, the Office and the cooperating departments shall develop, coordinate, and implement a system for outcomes evaluation. (b) The system for outcomes evaluation shall be used to: (1) monitor the care, supervision, education, and treatment provided by State–operated and State–supported programs described in § 8–1001(d)(2) of this subtitle so that successful services […]
Section 8-1101 – State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services
(a) There is a State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services in the Department. (b) The Department, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Health, shall appoint the State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services. (c) The State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services shall: (1) be a physician licensed to practice medicine […]
Section 8-505 – Disbursements to Local Management Boards
(a) A local management board shall apply for money from the Fund in accordance with procedures established by the Children’s Cabinet. (b) In connection with an application for money under subsection (a) of this section, a local management board shall develop and submit a community partnership agreement that: (1) reflects coordination with: (i) the State’s 3-year plan for children, […]
Section 8-707 – Residents’ Bill of Rights
(a) In this section, “residential child care program” includes sites licensed by the Developmental Disabilities Administration. (b) A contract awarded or renewed between an agency and a provider shall require the provider to: (1) post conspicuously a “Residents’ Bill of Rights” in the facility of the provider stating that a resident has a right: (i) to be treated with […]