C.M.R. 10, 148, ch. 19-A

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024
Chapter 19-A - RULES FOR THE LICENSURE OF PRIVATE NON-MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS-CHILD PLACING AGENCIES WITH AND WITHOUT ADOPTION PROGRAMS

SUMMARY: This chapter outlines the licensing requirements of the Department for Private Non-Medical Institution -Child Placing Agencies plus denial, revocation and suspension of licenses. These rules describe the organization and administration of Private Non-Medical Institution -Child Placing Agencies, personnel requirements, goals of the program and standards for service to the applicant, the child, and the biological and legal parents. Placement requirements, records confidentiality and procedures for dissolution of the PNMI- Child Placing Agency are established.

C.M.R. 10, 148, ch. 19-A

EFFECTIVE DATE:
July 1, 2004 - filing 2005-283 (agency says retroactivity established by law)

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 22 M.R.S.A. §§7801(1) (D) , 8201 , 8202(1) & 8206.