Maryland Administrative Code

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Administration” means any of the following administrations within the Department of Human Services: (a) Social Services Administration; (b) Family Investment Administratio…

.03 Who May Request. A person in interest may request the Department or a local department to correct or amend a personal record pursuant to State Government Article, §10-625, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.04 Procedures for Requesting Correction or Amendment of Personal Records. The request shall be in writing and state the: A. Name, address, and telephone number of the requestor; B. Identity of the record the requestor is seeking to correct or amend; C. Precise correction or amen…

.05 Filing the Request. A request to correct or amend a personal record of the Department or a local department shall be addressed to the custodian of the record.

.06 Procedures for Responding to a Request for Correction or Amendment of Personal Records. Within 30 days after receipt of a request for correction or amendment of personal records that: A. Complies with Regulations .04 and .05 of this chapter, the custodian shall: (1) Make the …

.07 Notification to Third Party. If the custodian previously disclosed information from a personal record to a third party and receives a request for correction or amendment to the personal record, the custodian: A. Shall inform the third party in writing within 30 days of the co…

.08 Statement of Disagreement. A. If the Department or local department finally refuses a request to make a correction or amendment pursuant to Regulation .06, the person in interest may submit to the Department or local department a concise statement, not to exceed five 8-1/2 x …

.09 Administrative Review. A. A requestor may seek an administrative review in accordance with State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, if the requestor has been denied: (1) A request to change a personal record; (2) The right to file a statemen…

.01 Purpose. These regulations establish the procedures for evaluating the local directors of social services, Department of Human Services.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Department” means the Department of Human Services. (2) “Governing body” means the county executive, county commissioners, Mayor of Baltimore City, or the county council o…

.03 Process for Evaluation. A. The Secretary, the governing body of the jurisdiction, and the local board of social services shall annually evaluate, in writing, the local director. B. The Secretary shall incorporate the evaluation of the governing body and the local board in the…

.01 Purpose. A. The Department shall establish an Office of the Inspector General (OIG). B. Mission of the OIG. The OIG: (1) Protects the integrity of the Department and local departments; (2) Ensures the achievement of program goals and compliance with State statutes and regulat…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Administration” means any of the following administrations within the Department: (a) Social Services Administration; (b) Family Investment Administration; (c) Child Care …

.03 Responsibilities of the Inspector General. A. Program Fraud. The OIG shall provide a uniform level of prevention and investigation services relating to program fraud, including suspected fraudulent activities by customers, throughout the Department and local departments. B. E…

.04 Responsibilities of the Department and the Local Departments. A. Employees and Contractors. (1) Employees, contractors, and contractors' employees shall cooperate fully with OIG staff conducting official investigations, reviews, and internal audits. (2) The OIG shall have acc…

.05 Cooperation with Other Agencies. A. The OIG may participate in investigations and audits, and monitor implementation of corrective actions described in Regulation .03 of this chapter, in conjunction with applicable activities of any federal, State, or local agency. B. The OIG…

.01 Scope. The local departments of social services are agencies of the Department of Human Services and guided by COMAR 07.01.03.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Department” means the Department of Human Services. (2) “Local department” means the department of social services in a county or Baltimore City. (3) “Property” means buil…

.03 Local Departments of Social Services. A. Local departments located in multiservice centers or in other settings under the jurisdiction of the Department of General Services shall comply with COMAR 04.05.01.02—.08 regarding the following: (1) Property access; (2) Prohibited co…

.04 Penalties. A. An individual who violates the regulations in this chapter and applicable laws may be prosecuted for trespassing or another applicable violation. B. The regulations in this chapter may not be construed to abrogate any other federal, State, or local laws applicab…

.01 Purpose. The purpose of the Maryland Legal Services Program is to make legal services available to: A. Children determined to be in need of assistance (CINA); B. Children in termination of parental rights (TPR) proceedings; and C. Indigent adults in adult guardianship proceed…

.02 Components. The Maryland Legal Services Program is composed of two programs: A. The Contracts for Legal Services Programs under Regulation .04 of this chapter; and B. The Court Appointed Attorneys Program under Regulations .05—.07 of this chapter.

.03 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Client” means a child involved in a CINA or TPR proceeding or an indigent adult involved in an Adult Protective Services (APS) or Adult Public Guardianship Review Board (A…

.04 Contracts for Legal Services. A. Contracts shall be entered into with legal service delivery organizations to represent: (1) Child adoptions or guardianships under Family Law Article, §5-323, Annotated Code of Maryland, or other proceedings involving children and falling unde…

.05 Court-Appointed Attorneys. A. If a court appoints private counsel, at the expense of the State, for an eligible individual in a case involving a local department of social services or the Department of Aging, the State may assess the attorney's fees against the local departme…

.06 Proceedings Involving Children. A. Court-Appointed Attorney Payment Procedures. (1) Upon completion of a child adoption or guardianship under Family Law Article, §5-323, Annotated Code of Maryland, or other proceeding under Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, §3-813, Ann…

.07 Adult Guardianships or Protective Services. A. Court-Appointed Attorney Payment Procedures. (1) Upon completion of an adult guardianship or protective services case under Estates and Trusts Article, §13-705 or 13-709, or Family Law Article, §14-404, Annotated Code of Maryland…

.01 Purpose. The purpose of the crisis shelter home program is to provide temporary shelter, meals, counseling, and information and referral to homeless women of the State.

.02 Definitions. A. “Department” means the Department of Human Services. B. “Homeless woman” means a female 18 years old or older who is without shelter, and who is not eligible for or not able to be housed by another shelter facility or housing service at the time of application…

.03 Eligibility. A. A homeless woman who is a resident of Maryland, as defined in Regulation .02C, and not excluded by the provisions below is eligible for service to homeless women in a shelter home. B. The shelter home may not accept: (1) An applicant who is a resident of a Mar…

.04 Application and Admission. A. A homeless woman may apply for admission directly or be referred from another source. B. A staff person shall assess the application and determine whether the applicant is eligible, and whether services are available and appropriate for the appli…

.05 Services Provided by the Crisis Shelter Home. A. The shelter home shall offer the following services: (1) Receipt of and response to crisis calls on a 24-hour basis; (2) Safe accommodations and board for residents; (3) Assessment with the resident of the resident's needs, cap…

.06 Duration of Service. A. Maximum residence in the shelter home is 12 continuous weeks. B. A former resident of the shelter home may return to the shelter for service for up to 3 days if space is available and she is not excluded by Regulation .03B of this regulation. C. A form…

.07 Requirements for the Crisis Shelter Home. A. The shelter home shall have available: (1) Room and board capacity for each resident; (2) Counseling and supportive services; and (3) Staff or volunteers under staff supervision trained to: (a) Assess need; (b) Establish eligibilit…

.08 Reporting Requirements. A. Fiscal Reporting. (1) The shelter home shall maintain books, records, documents, and other evidence of all expenditures and income. The shelter home shall furnish monthly expenditure statements and other reports as required by the Department. (2) Al…

.09 Confidentiality. A. The shelter home may not disclose identifying information regarding an applicant or recipient of service to any agency or individual without written authorization to do so from the applicant or recipient, except to Department of Human Services employees au…

.10 Grievance Procedure. A. The local program shall make available to any applicant or recipient of service aggrieved by a decision, action, or inaction of the local program, a procedure by which the grievance may be heard. The procedure shall include a notice of the grievance ri…

.11 Charges and Fees. A. The shelter home shall charge fees to the resident. B. Determination of Fee. (1) The amount to be charged to the resident of the shelter home is set according to available monthly income and resources. The income scale and fee amounts are set in §C of thi…

.01 Program Purpose. The purpose of the Service Linked Housing Program is to provide funding for resident advocates who are employed by providers to link low-income residents of permanent housing to services and to help them remain in their housing.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Department” means the Department of Human Services. (2) “Local administering agency (LAA)” means the agency designated by the Department or local government to manage the …

.03 Eligibility for Services. A. An individual or family is eligible to receive services from a resident advocate if the individual or family is low-income as defined in Regulation .02 of this chapter and is: (1) Living in permanent housing; and (2) Determined by the provider to …

.04 Application Process. A. An applicant may apply in person directly to the provider or LAA, and shall complete the application form required by the provider or LAA. B. The provider or LAA shall: (1) Explain to the applicant the services available; (2) If resources are available…

.05 Delivery of Services. A. The resident advocate shall help the resident locate and obtain services and facilitate the resident's participation in the surrounding community. B. The resident advocate shall provide services such as the following: (1) Interacting regularly with th…

.06 Use of Funds. A. The LAA or provider shall use Program funds for: (1) The resident advocate's salary, FICA, unemployment insurance, and benefits such as health insurance and vacation; (2) Start-up costs for new projects as approved by the Department; and (3) Other items as de…

.07 Appeal and Grievance Rights, and Nondiscrimination. A. Appeal From LAA Decision. (1) If the LAA is also the provider, the LAA shall give written notification of the right to and the procedures for requesting and obtaining an administrative hearing to each applicant or recipie…

.08 Reports and Forms. A. The Department shall provide to the LAA the forms necessary to carry out the program. B. The LAA shall transmit to providers the forms that are applicable to the providers. C. The LAA shall make reports required by the Department.

.01 Purpose. The purpose of the Homeless Services Program is to provide shelter, food, and services to homeless family units in Maryland, and to prevent homelessness when possible.

.02 Program Components. A. The Homeless Services Program is comprised of three programs: (1) The Emergency and Transitional Housing and Services Program under Regulation .05 of this chapter; (2) The Housing Counselor and Aftercare Program under Regulation .06 of this chapter; and…

.03 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Client” means a recipient of the program services. (2) “Department” means the Department of Human Services. (3) “Family unit” means an individual or one or more adults and…

.04 Application Process. A. An applicant may apply in person directly to the service provider or other designated agency, and shall complete the application form required by the service provider or other designated agency. B. The service provider or other designated agency shall:…