Md. Code Regs. 07.02.25.10

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 07.02.25.10 - Reconsideration of a Resource Home

A. A local department shall:

(1) Conduct an annual reconsideration of each resource parent and resource home that includes at least one home visit to determine continuing compliance with this chapter.

(2) Provide written notice to the resource parent of an upcoming annual reconsideration at least 60 days prior to the reconsideration due date;

(3) Conduct a review of the resource home record and interview the worker for each child in care placed in the resource home in preparation for the reconsideration;

(4) Conduct an inspection of the resource home and complete a home health and safety survey and fire safety survey;

(5) Review and obtain an updated signed copy of the resource parent and kinship caregiver agreement;

(6) Obtain written verification of each resource parent's income, if applicable;

(7) Obtain written verification of an updated medical examination every 2 years from the date of licensure for all household members or when there are indications of serious health problems;

(8) Obtain proof of updated rabies vaccinations for any pets, if applicable; and

(9) Update the CPS, Motor Vehicle Administration, Maryland Judiciary Case Search, and Maryland and National sex offender registry clearances for the resource parent and household members 18 years old or older, and a child support clearance for the resource parent.

B. A new household member who will take on the role of a resource parent shall complete:

(1) An application to be a resource parent;

(2) All other forms required of a resource parent;

(3) Clearances required of a new resource parent; and

(4) Preservice training;

C. A worker may discuss the following with the resource parents:

(1) Composition of the resource family,

(2) The relationship of the resource parents with each other, with their own children, and with the children in care;

(3) Satisfactions and difficulties of resource parenting;

(4) The family's social and recreational activities, and household responsibilities;

(5) Methods of behavior management;

(6) The resource parents' relationship with the child in care's parents and family;

(7) The results of any clearances, as appropriate;

(8) The resource parent's child care plan;

(9) The resource parent's involvement in meeting the child in care's education and health care needs;

(10) Any preferences for children in care placed in the resource home in the future in terms of number, age, or gender; and

(11) The child in care's permanency plan.

D. The worker shall complete the annual reconsideration and share the status of the license with the resource parent, in writing within 30 days of the reconsideration date.

E. Major Changes.

(1) Resource parents shall notify the local department of major changes in their lives that may affect their ability to care for children in care, including:

(a) Illness or death of a household member;

(b) Marital problems or significant conflict in the household;

(c) A move to a new residence;

(d) Suspected abuse or neglect in the home; and

(e) Changes in the family composition due to individuals leaving or joining the household, marriage, separation, divorce, or another occurrence.

(2) The local department shall discuss each major change and determine whether to complete a reconsideration.

(3) If the resource parent moves to a new residence, the local department shall assess the home by completing:

(a) A fire safety survey; and

(b) A home health and safety survey.

Md. Code Regs. 07.02.25.10

Regulations .10 adopted effective 51:24 Md. R. 1075-1130, eff. 12/12/2024.