Md. Code Regs. 07.02.25.12

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 07.02.25.12 - Provisional Approval of Restricted Relative Resource Homes

A. The Provisional Approval Process requires:

(1) Completion of all elements of Regulation .10E of this chapter unless approved as a kinship home.

(2) An assessment of the home to ensure that it meets the health and safety requirements outlined in Regulation .04 of this chapter.

(3) A written statement signed by the potential kinship caregiver acknowledging that they understand the Administration's discipline policy.

(4) The local department shall obtain sufficient information necessary to contact character references; and

(5) The local department shall obtain a signed authorization for release of medical information prior to consideration of guardianship assistance.

B. When granted, provisional approval is valid for up to 120 days. At the end of that time, all requirements of this chapter must be completed.

C. Revocation of Provisional Approval.

(1) A local department shall revoke a restricted resource parent's provisional approval if any requirement for resource home approval has not been met within the 120-day period and the restricted resource parents were given reasonable notice to take corrective action to meet the identified requirement.

(2) At least 7 business days before revocation of provisional approval, the local department shall deliver a letter of revocation. The letter of revocation shall provide the restricted resource parent with notice of the action to be taken, the grounds for the action, and a description of the resource parent's appeal rights.

D. This regulation does not apply to home study referrals made to the ICPC from other states.

Md. Code Regs. 07.02.25.12