Section 8-701 – Definitions
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Agency” means: (1) the Maryland Department of Health; (2) the Department of Human Services; or (3) the Department of Juvenile Services. (c) “Certified program administrator” means an individual who is: (1) certified by the State Board for Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals under Title 20 of the Health […]
Section 8-702 – Legislative Intent
It is the intent of the General Assembly to: (1) improve the quality of care provided by residential child care programs; (2) provide the same quality of care to all children placed in residential child care programs; and (3) develop a system that expands services provided by residential child care programs to counties that are underserved.
Section 8-703 – State Resource Plan
(a) There is a State Resource Plan for Residential Child Care Programs. (b) The purpose of the Plan is to enhance access to services provided by residential child care programs. (c) On or before July 1 of each year, the Office shall develop the Plan in consultation with the agencies, providers, counties, child advocates, consumers, and any other […]
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 […]
Section 8-705 – Sample Contracts
The Office shall provide a sample contract that includes an example of the provisions required under § 8-704 of this subtitle to each potential provider interested in becoming licensed to operate a residential child care program.
Section 8-706 – Regulations
The members of the Children’s Cabinet shall adopt regulations to carry out this part.
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 […]