Section 8-703.1 – Statements of Need
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Licensing agency” means: (i) the Department of Human Services; and (ii) the Department of Juvenile Services. (3) “Statement of need” means an official certification of public need for the location and establishment of a residential child care program in a county issued by a licensing agency under this […]
Section 8-704 – Contracts for Residential Child Care Programs
A contract awarded or renewed between an agency and a provider for a residential child care program shall: (1) require the provider to fulfill the licensing requirements under §§ 5–507 through 5–509 of the Family Law Article or §§ 9–235 through 9–237 of this article; (2) include the following provisions: (i) a description of the services the provider […]