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MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  9-237 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 9 - Juvenile Services|Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services|Part II - Facilities, Programs, and Services|Section 9-237 - Juvenile Detention Facilities -- Standards

    (a)    The Department shall adopt regulations that set standards for juvenile detention facilities operated by the Department and by private agencies under contract with the Department.    (b)    The standards shall reflect the following central purposes of juvenile detention:        (1)    to protect the public;        (2)    to provide a safe, humane, and caring environment for children; and        (3)    to provide access to required services for children.    (c)    The standards shall include provisions establishing:        (1)    a policy that eliminates the unnecessary use of detention and that prioritizes diversion and appropriate nonsecure alternatives;        (2)    criteria for the placement of a child in a particular juvenile detention facility;        (3)    population limits for each juvenile detention facility that may not be exceeded except in emergency circumstances;        (4)    a requirement that staffing ratios and levels of services be maintained during emergencies;        (5)    specifications for the architectural structure of a juvenile detention facility;        (6)    staff qualifications and training, including training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect;        (7)    the ratio of staff to children in a juvenile detention facility;        (8)    the rights of children in a juvenile detention facility, including the right to privacy, visitors, telephone use, and mail delivery;        (9)    prohibitions against the use of excessive force against a child;        (10)    internal auditing and monitoring of programs and facilities in the juvenile services system; and        (11)    prohibitions against the use of physical restraints on an individual known to be in the third trimester of pregnancy or during labor, delivery, or postpartum recovery, including during all transports, unless a facility superintendent or the facility superintendent’s designee determines that a physical restraint is necessary to protect the individual from harming herself or others or to prevent the individual’s escape from custody.    (d)    The standards shall be consistent with this title and Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  9-238.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 9 - Juvenile Services|Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services|Part II - Facilities, Programs, and Services|Section 9-238.1 - Programming for Regional Services

    (a)    The Department shall serve children in the juvenile services system with programming that:        (1)    ensures the safety of the community and the children served;        (2)    holds delinquent children accountable to victims and communities;        (3)    assists children to develop competencies to become successful members of society;        (4)    delivers services on a regional basis through at least four operational regions;        (5)    (i)    ensures that each committed facility owned by the Department serves no more than 48 children at one time; and            (ii)    ensures that each committed facility licensed by the Department serves no more than 48 children at one time, unless the Secretary finds good cause for a committed facility licensed by the Department to serve more than 48 children at one time;        (6)    uses detention and committed facilities that are operationally separate from each other and that do not share common program space, including dining halls and educational or recreational facilities; and        (7)    provides females with a range and quality of services and programs to meet their specific needs, including:            (i)    diversion programs;            (ii)    community detention services and programs; and            (iii)    reentry services and programs.    (b)    A region shall:        (1)    include at least one secure facility used solely for children pending court disposition and children awaiting placement after disposition;        (2)    except for specialized services as provided in subsection (c) of this section, include a number of committed facilities estimated to be necessary to diagnose, care for, train, educate, and properly rehabilitate every child from the region in the custody of the Department; and        (3)    include a nonpublic facility only if the Department determines that the facility:            (i)    has provided or will efficiently and effectively provide adequate care for the children placed in the facility; and            (ii)    has demonstrated or will demonstrate a record of success based on standards promulgated by the Department.    (c)    The Department may place a child into a committed facility outside the child’s region if a determination is made by the Department that specialized services for the child require the placement in the best interests of the child.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  9-239 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 9 - Juvenile Services|Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services|Part II - Facilities, Programs, and Services|Section 9-239 - Nonsecure Placement Alternatives -- Standards

    By regulation, the Department shall set standards for nonsecure alternatives for the placement of a child committed under § 3-8A-19 of the Courts Article.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  9-240 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 9 - Juvenile Services|Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services|Part II - Facilities, Programs, and Services|Section 9-240 - Step-Down Aftercare

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Step-down aftercare” means:            (i)    a network of programs that provide education and rehabilitation; and            (ii)    services and treatment to ease the transition of children from the custody of the Department to their homes and communities.        (3)    “Step-down aftercare plan” means an individualized plan for each child in step-down aftercare that proposes specific assistance, guidance, treatment, services, and supervision that:            (i)    prepares the child for reentry into the specific community to which the child will return;            (ii)    ensures the delivery of prescribed services to the child in the community; and            (iii)    monitors conduct in the community to ensure public safety.    (b)    (1)    A child discharged from a committed residential placement shall receive step-down aftercare for the period that the Department determines.        (2)    A child in step-down aftercare shall receive:            (i)    a step-down aftercare plan;            (ii)    supervision by step-down aftercare staff in accordance with the step-down aftercare plan;            (iii)    educational services; and            (iv)    any other services necessary to implement the step-down aftercare plan.    (c)    The step-down aftercare staff shall:        (1)    prepare a step-down aftercare plan for each child assigned to the step-down aftercare program and file the plan with the Department;        (2)    keep regular records concerning the progress of each child;        (3)    file with the Department a monthly progress report on each child; and        (4)    file with the Department an annual report on the outcome of step-down aftercare plans for the children in the step-down aftercare program, that includes to the extent possible:            (i)    information on the number of children who:                1.    are rearrested;                2.    are rearrested and charged with serious or violent offenses;                3.    are rearrested and waived to the adult system;                4.    are re-referred to the Department;                5.    are readjudicated and recommitted;                6.    graduate from high school or successfully complete a high school equivalency examination; and                7.    are employed; and            (ii)    other relevant information.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  9-240.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 9 - Juvenile Services|Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services|Part II - Facilities, Programs, and Services|Section 9-240.1 - Maryland Rising Program

    (a)    (1)    The Secretary shall establish a Program to attempt to provide a volunteer mentor for each child in the State who has spent at least 30 days in a committed placement.        (2)    The Program shall be called “Maryland Rising”.    (b)    The purpose of the Program is to provide individualized attention to a child:        (1)    to decrease the child’s delinquent or violent behavior in the community; and        (2)    to increase the child’s potential for becoming a productive, successful member of the community.    (c)    (1)    To carry out the purpose of the Program, the Department shall develop a statewide network of State agencies, community agencies, citizen action groups, social services providers, volunteer organizations, college student groups, and other groups who will recruit volunteer mentors for the Program.        (2)    A mentor shall have frequent contact with the child and may provide the following services to the child:            (i)    informal counseling;            (ii)    tutoring;            (iii)    assisting the child with life skills training;            (iv)    working with the child’s family or guardian;            (v)    interacting with the child’s school or employer, if necessary; and            (vi)    other individualized support services that help the child avoid negative behaviors and become a successful, productive member of the community.    (d)    The Department may adopt regulations to implement this section.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  9-241 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 9 - Juvenile Services|Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services|Part II - Facilities, Programs, and Services|Section 9-241 - Required Programs

    (a)    The Secretary shall establish programs for juvenile intake, predelinquent diversion services, community detention, investigation, probation, and aftercare services.    (b)    (1)    Except for predelinquent diversion services, the Secretary shall provide sufficient staff to operate the programs described in subsection (a) of this section.        (2)    The staff of the Department is under the immediate direction and control of the Secretary.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  9-242 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 9 - Juvenile Services|Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services|Part II - Facilities, Programs, and Services|Section 9-242 - Informational Programs

    The Secretary shall hold institutes, conferences, and other programs to familiarize the judiciary, the Baltimore City Social Services Commission and other boards of local departments of social services, citizens action groups, and other interested persons with the functions and programs of the Department.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  9-243 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 9 - Juvenile Services|Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services|Part II - Facilities, Programs, and Services|Section 9-243 - Relationship to Courts

    (a)    If requested by a juvenile court or by any other court in a proceeding that involves the interest of a minor, the Department shall provide the services described in this title.    (b)    The Department shall provide the employees necessary for any services that a juvenile court orders.    (c)    The Department shall cooperate with the juvenile court in carrying out the objectives of this title and Title 3, Subtitles 8 and 8A of the Courts Article.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  9-244 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 9 - Juvenile Services|Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services|Part II - Facilities, Programs, and Services|Section 9-244 - Provision of Court Staff

    (a)    The Secretary shall:        (1)    study the problem of the units of work that are involved in the juvenile courts; and        (2)    establish a system for units of work.    (b)    (1)    On the basis of the comparative workload of any juvenile court, the Secretary shall provide the court with adequate staff and an adequate variety of staff.        (2)    Unless the judges of the court consent, a juvenile court may not be assigned a smaller staff than authorized as of July 1, 1986.    (c)    (1)    Within the formula described in this section, a judge of any juvenile court may request the additional clerical and professional court service staff that the workload of the court requires.        (2)    The Secretary shall consider and respond to a request under paragraph (1) of this subsection in accordance with §§ 9-241 and 9-243 of this subtitle.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  9-245 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 9 - Juvenile Services|Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services|Part II - Facilities, Programs, and Services|Section 9-245 - Foster Parents -- Liability Insurance and Reimbursement

    (a)    In this section, “foster parent” includes an individual who cares for a child on an emergency basis under a shelter care program.    (b)    (1)    The Department shall provide liability insurance for foster parents who care for children under foster parent programs.        (2)    Subject to a reasonable deductible limit that the Department sets, the liability insurance shall cover:            (i)    bodily injury and property damage that a foster child causes to the person or property of a person other than a foster parent; and            (ii)    actions against a foster parent by a parent for any accidental injury to the foster child.    (c)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary shall reimburse a foster parent for the costs of bodily injury or property damage that the foster child causes to the foster parent and that insurance does not cover, if the Secretary is satisfied that the actions of the foster parent did not contribute substantially to the bodily injury or property damage.        (2)    (i)    Reimbursement under this subsection may not exceed $5,000.            (ii)    Reimbursement exceeding $2,000 requires the approval of the Board of Public Works.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  9-246 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 9 - Juvenile Services|Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services|Part II - Facilities, Programs, and Services|Section 9-246 - Youth Welfare Funds

    (a)    In this section, “fund” means a youth welfare fund.    (b)    (1)    There is a youth welfare fund in each facility of the Department of Juvenile Services.        (2)    A fund shall be used for goods and services that benefit the general youth population in the facility.    (c)    (1)    Each fund is a special continuing, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    Each fund consists of:            (i)    profits derived from the sale of goods through the commissary operation and telephone and vending machine commissions for the facility; and            (ii)    subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, money received from other sources.        (3)    Money from the General Fund of the State may not be transferred by budget amendment or other manner to a fund.    (d)    (1)    The Treasurer shall hold each fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for each fund.        (2)    Each fund is subject to an audit by the Office of Legislative Audits under § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.        (3)    (i)    Each fund shall be invested and reinvested in the same manner as other State funds.            (ii)    Any investment earnings are not a part of the fund.    (e)    The Comptroller shall pay out money from each fund as appropriated in the State budget.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  10-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 10 - Department of Aging|Subtitle 4 - Continuing Care|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 10-402 - Application of Subtitle and Other Laws

    (a)    (1)    A continuing care at home provider is subject to each provision of this subtitle except Part II and §§ 10–446 and 10–448.        (2)    A continuing care in a retirement community provider is subject to each provision of this subtitle except Part VI.    (b)    (1)    A continuing care operation that is subject to the provisions of this subtitle is not subject to:            (i)    the Maryland Health Maintenance Organization Act under  Title 19, Subtitle 7 of the Health – General Article;            (ii)    except for § 15–603 of the Insurance Article, the Insurance  Article;            (iii)    Title 8 of the Real Property Article;            (iv)    any county or municipal landlord–tenant law; or            (v)    § 19–310.1 of the Health – General Article.        (2)    If a provider contractually utilizes the services of a licensed home health agency or residential service agency and is not itself directly providing the type of services provided by a home health agency or residential service agency, the provider is not subject to Title 19, Subtitles 4 and 4A of the Health – General Article.        (3)    Except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, a continuing care at home provider is subject to all other applicable licensing or certification requirements of State law.    (c)    This subtitle does not apply to an agreement that is regulated as insurance under the Insurance Article.    (d)    A provider that offers assisted living program services as part of a continuum of care in accordance with a continuing care agreement may:        (1)    execute a separate assisted living resident agreement and a separate assisted living disclosure statement; or        (2)    meet the requirements of §§ 10–425(c) and 10–444(e) of this subtitle.    (e)    The liability of a provider to the Maryland Department of Health under § 15–603 of the Insurance Article shall be limited to the amount of the refund that would be due to the subscriber if the subscriber were dismissed under § 10–448 of this subtitle at the time of enrollment in services provided by or paid wholly or partly by the Maryland Department of Health.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  10-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 10 - Department of Aging|Subtitle 4 - Continuing Care|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 10-403 - Duties of Department

    (a)    The Department shall:        (1)    administer this subtitle;        (2)    prepare and furnish all forms necessary or desirable under this subtitle;        (3)    establish and collect reasonable filing fees to carry out this subtitle;        (4)    adopt regulations necessary to enforce this subtitle; and        (5)    prepare and distribute relevant public information and educational materials designed to advise individuals, institutions, and organizations of their rights and responsibilities under this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department shall make available to interested persons any information required to be provided to the Department under this subtitle and publicize the availability of the information.        (2)    (i)    A feasibility study filed under § 10-408 of this subtitle may not be disclosed until the Department issues an initial certificate of registration for the project.            (ii)    Information required to be provided under § 10-434(b)(2) of this subtitle shall be disclosed only to the extent required under the Public Information Act.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  10-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 10 - Department of Aging|Subtitle 4 - Continuing Care|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 10-404 - Payment for Health Related Services

    Medical and nursing services and other health related services may be covered by an entrance fee or periodic charges or, at the option of the subscriber, may be purchased for an additional fee.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  10-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 10 - Department of Aging|Subtitle 4 - Continuing Care|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 10-405 - Continuing Care Fund

    (a)    In this section, “Fund” means the Continuing Care Fund.    (b)    There is a Continuing Care Fund.    (c)    The purpose of the Fund is to defray the costs of administering this subtitle.    (d)    The Department of Aging shall administer the Fund.    (e)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (f)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    all fees collected under this subtitle;        (2)    money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;        (3)    investment earnings of the Fund; and        (4)    any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.    (g)    The Fund may be used only for the purposes specified in this subtitle.    (h)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.        (2)    Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be paid into the Fund.    (i)    Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.    (j)    Money expended from the Fund for administering this subtitle is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for administering this subtitle.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  10-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 10 - Department of Aging|Subtitle 4 - Continuing Care|Part II - Continuing Care in a Retirement Community -- Certificates of Registration|Section 10-407 - Scope of Part

    This part applies only to continuing care in a retirement community operations.
MD. Human Services Code Ann. §  10-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Human Services|Title 10 - Department of Aging|Subtitle 4 - Continuing Care|Part II - Continuing Care in a Retirement Community -- Certificates of Registration|Section 10-408 - General Requirements

    (a)    A provider shall comply with the applicable provisions of §§ 10-409 through 10-415 of this subtitle before the provider may:        (1)    offer continuing care in a retirement community;        (2)    enter into or renew continuing care agreements;        (3)    begin construction of a new facility;        (4)    begin construction of an expansion to or renovation of an existing facility; or        (5)    collect deposits for continuing care in this State.    (b)    (1)    A new capital addition to a facility that will result in the construction of a number of independent and assisted living units that is greater than 25% of the number of existing units is considered new development and is subject to §§ 10-409 through 10-411 of this subtitle.        (2)    A new capital addition to a facility that does not involve the construction of independent or assisted living units and that does not meet the standard of § 10-401(l)(1)(ii) of this subtitle is not subject to review by the Department under §§ 10-409 through 10-415 of this subtitle.        (3)    A capital improvement or replacement that does not meet the standard of § 10-401(w) of this subtitle is not subject to review by the Department under §§ 10-409 through 10-415 of this subtitle.    (c)    A provider that has more than one facility offering continuing care shall make a separate application for each facility for preliminary, initial, and renewal certificates of registration.