Md. Code Regs. 07.02.25.16

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

Section 07.02.25.16 - Resource Parent License on Hold

A. A licensed resource parent may choose to suspend acceptance of children in care for up to 1 year and still maintain licensed status.

B. During the period in which the license is on hold, the resource parent is not required to undergo an annual reconsideration. At the point that the resource parent wishes to accept children in care, the local department shall complete a reconsideration.

C. The local department shall close the resource home if the resource parent does not wish to accept children in care at the end of the 1-year period.

D. The local department shall give a resource parent 30 days written notice that includes the intended action to close the resource home and the resource parent's right to appeal the local department's decision.

Md. Code Regs. 07.02.25.16

Regulations .16 adopted effective 51:24 Md. R. 1075-1130, eff. 12/12/2024.