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2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 6 - At-Risk Youth Prevention and Diversion Programs › Section 8-604 - Applications for Funding

(a)    A local management board shall apply to the Office for funding for an at-risk youth prevention and diversion program.
(b)    The application shall demonstrate that the local management board has convened a local planning group consisting of parents, youth, and representatives of public and private agencies that have knowledge of and experience working with at-risk youth and families.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 6 - At-Risk Youth Prevention and Diversion Programs › Section 8-605 - Report

On or before December 31 each year, the Office shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the implementation and effectiveness of at–risk youth prevention and diversion programs.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 7 - Residential Child Care Programs -- General Provisions › Part I - State Resource Plan; Contract Requirements › Section 8-701 - Definitions

(a)    In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Agency” means:
(1)    the Maryland Department of Health;
(2)    the Department of Human Services; or
(3)    the Department of Juvenile Services.
(c)    “Certified program administrator” means an individual who is:
(1)    certified by the State Board for Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals under Title 20 of the Health Occupations Article; and
(2)    responsible for the day–to–day management and operation of a residential child care program and for assuring the care, treatment, safety, and protection of the children in the residential child care program.
(d)    “Plan” means the State Resource Plan for Residential Child Care Programs.
(e)    “Provider” means a for profit or nonprofit entity licensed by an agency to operate a residential child care program.
(f)    Except as provided in § 8–707 of this subtitle, “residential child care program” does not include sites licensed by the Developmental Disabilities Administration.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 7 - Residential Child Care Programs -- General Provisions › Part I - State Resource Plan; Contract Requirements › Section 8-702 - Legislative Intent

It is the intent of the General Assembly to:
(1)    improve the quality of care provided by residential child care programs;
(2)    provide the same quality of care to all children placed in residential child care programs; and
(3)    develop a system that expands services provided by residential child care programs to counties that are underserved.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 7 - Residential Child Care Programs -- General Provisions › Part I - State Resource Plan; Contract Requirements › Section 8-703 - State Resource Plan

(a)    There is a State Resource Plan for Residential Child Care Programs.
(b)    The purpose of the Plan is to enhance access to services provided by residential child care programs.
(c)    On or before July 1 of each year, the Office shall develop the Plan in consultation with the agencies, providers, counties, child advocates, consumers, and any other State unit, entity, or person that the Office identifies as having relevant information or that is interested in the development of the Plan.
(d)    The Plan shall:
(1)    provide a framework for the Office and the agencies to procure residential child care program services that meet the needs identified in the Plan;
(2)    provide the following information on residential child care programs:
(i)    the county where each program is operated;
(ii)    the provider for each program;
(iii)    the actual capacity and utilization rate for each program;
(iv)    the ages of the children in each program;
(v)    the county where each child in a program lived at the time the child entered out-of-home placement;
(vi)    the services children require and a description of how those services are being provided;
(vii)    the agency that placed children in each program; and
(viii)    any other information the Office or the agencies, providers, or counties consider relevant;
(3)    identify the types of services needed in residential child care programs and the estimated number of children requiring those services in each county;
(4)    identify the counties where the services identified in item (3) of this subsection are insufficiently supplied;
(5)    establish an incentive fund for residential child care program development in the counties identified in item (4) of this subsection; and
(6)    identify the reasons children are placed in residential child care programs outside of the counties where the children lived at the time they entered out-of-home placement in accordance with § 5-525 of the Family Law Article.
(e)    On or before January 1 of each year, the Office shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee on the Plan’s findings and recommendations.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 7 - Residential Child Care Programs -- General Provisions › Part I - State Resource Plan; Contract Requirements › Section 8-704 - Contracts for Residential Child Care Programs

A contract awarded or renewed between an agency and a provider for a residential child care program shall:
(1)    require the provider to fulfill the licensing requirements under §§ 5–507 through 5–509 of the Family Law Article or §§ 9–235 through 9–237 of this article;
(2)    include the following provisions:
(i)    a description of the services the provider is required to provide;
(ii)    an explanation from the provider of how the program will further the objectives of the Plan under § 8–703(b) of this subtitle; and
(iii)    any other provision the contracting agency considers necessary;
(3)    require the provider to report to the contracting agency in writing within 24 hours after a critical incident, as defined in regulation, involving a child in the provider’s care;
(4)    include a plan for the residential child care program’s interaction with the surrounding community, including a mechanism for responding to complaints;
(5)    require the provider to report to the contracting agency community complaints that the residential child care program receives and the resolution of each complaint within 10 days after the complaint is received;
(6)    require that the residential child care program provide health care services under § 5–533 of the Family Law Article;
(7)    require the provider to maintain health care records during the placement of a child in the residential child care program, including:
(i)    health insurance information;
(ii)    powers of attorney, if applicable;
(iii)    a history of primary and preventive care and any arrangements made for continuing care;
(iv)    a history of the health care provided for behavioral, mental, or substance abuse disorders and any arrangements made for continuing care; and
(v)    documentation of doctor and dentist visits;
(8)    require the provider to comply with § 7–309 of the Education Article;
(9)    require an annual financial disclosure, including:
(i)    a certified financial audit of revenues and expenditures prepared by a licensed accountant;
(ii)    a certified financial audit prepared by a licensed accountant that compares actual revenues and expenditures to the budget submitted to the interagency rates committee for the purpose of determining the program’s rate; and
(iii)    a statement identifying any interest that the provider or an employee of the provider has with a business or entity that accounts for 5% or more of the program’s expenditures;
(10)    require the residential child care program to have certified residential child and youth care practitioners, as required under § 20–301 of the Health Occupations Article; and
(11)    require the residential child care program to have a certified program administrator as required under § 20–301 of the Health Occupations Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 7 - Residential Child Care Programs -- General Provisions › Part I - State Resource Plan; Contract Requirements › Section 8-705 - Sample Contracts

The Office shall provide a sample contract that includes an example of the provisions required under § 8-704 of this subtitle to each potential provider interested in becoming licensed to operate a residential child care program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 7 - Residential Child Care Programs -- General Provisions › Part II - Licensing; Inspections › Section 8-709 - "Licensing Agency" Defined

In this part, “licensing agency”:
(1)    means the agency designated by the Office as responsible for licensing a residential child care program; and
(2)    includes the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Juvenile Services.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 7 - Residential Child Care Programs -- General Provisions › Part II - Licensing; Inspections › Section 8-710 - Operating Without a License

(a)    A person may not operate a residential child care program in the State without a license.
(b)    A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 for each day of operation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 7 - Residential Child Care Programs -- General Provisions › Part II - Licensing; Inspections › Section 8-711 - License Denial

A licensing agency may deny a license to:
(1)    a corporation or entity that has had a license revoked by a licensing agency within the previous 10 years; or
(2)    a corporation or entity that has a corporate officer who has served as a corporate officer for a corporation or entity that has had a license revoked by a licensing agency within the previous 10 years.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 7 - Residential Child Care Programs -- General Provisions › Part II - Licensing; Inspections › Section 8-712 - Unannounced Inspections

(a)    Unless a program administrator or an employee of a residential child care program is required to be present, a licensing agency shall conduct unannounced inspections of residential child care programs.
(b)    The unannounced inspections required under subsection (a) of this section shall include inspections conducted during nonbusiness hours.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 8 - Residential Child Care Programs -- Corporate Responsibility and Governance › Section 8-801 - "Licensing Agency" Defined

In this subtitle, “licensing agency”:
(1)    means the agency designated by the Office as responsible for licensing a residential child care program; and
(2)    includes the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Juvenile Services.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 8 - Residential Child Care Programs -- Corporate Responsibility and Governance › Section 8-803 - Licensing Requirements -- in General

Except as provided in § 8-807 of this subtitle and in addition to the standards set forth in COMAR 14.31.06 and 14.31.07, a corporation shall meet the requirements established in this subtitle as a condition of licensure.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 8 - Residential Child Care Programs -- Corporate Responsibility and Governance › Section 8-804 - Required Documentation

A corporation shall demonstrate to the licensing agency the capability to provide for and arrange for the provision of all applicable services proposed in the license application by submitting, at a minimum, the following documents to the licensing agency:
(1)    a business plan that clearly demonstrates the ability of the residential child care program operated by the corporation to provide services in accordance with State regulations and funding requirements;
(2)    a summary of the corporation’s demonstrated experience in the field of human services, in accordance with standards developed by the Office;
(3)    prior licensing reports issued within the previous 10 years concerning the corporation or any in-State or out-of-state entities associated with the corporation or the residential child care program, including deficiency reports and compliance records on which the State may make reasoned decisions about the qualifications of the corporation or the residential child care program; and
(4)    a written quality assurance plan, approved by the licensing agency, to address how the corporation will ensure the health and safety of the individuals served by the residential child care program and the quality of services provided to individuals by the residential child care program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 8 - Residential Child Care Programs -- Corporate Responsibility and Governance › Section 8-805 - Board of Directors; Chief Financial Officer

(a)    (1)    A corporation shall have a board of directors that consists of at least five individuals with an interest in or knowledge of the needs of children and their families.
(2)    Of the members of the board of directors:
(i)    at least one shall be a resident of the State;
(ii)    at least one shall have demonstrated experience in or knowledge of the field of human services; and
(iii)    at least one shall have demonstrated knowledge in the fields of accounting, business, or financial management.
(3)    (i)    An employee, or an immediate family member of an employee, of a corporation or residential child care program may not serve on the corporation’s board of directors.
(ii)    A person who is compensated by a corporation for providing goods or services may not serve on the corporation’s board of directors.
(b)    A corporation shall have a chief financial officer.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 8 - Residential Child Care Programs -- Corporate Responsibility and Governance › Section 8-806 - Bylaws

A corporation shall adopt written bylaws that require the corporation’s board of directors to be responsible for:
(1)    overseeing the management and operation of the residential child care program operated by the corporation;
(2)    ensuring that the residential child care program operates in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations;
(3)    approving the residential child care program’s mission statement, long-term goals, policies, procedures, and annual budget;
(4)    defining and prohibiting circumstances that would create a financial or personal conflict of interest for members of the board of directors, corporate officers, employees, agents, assigns, and volunteers;
(5)    ensuring that the residential child care program responds to all requests from the licensing agency in a timely manner;
(6)    approving the residential child care program’s service plan and ensuring that services are provided in accordance with the plan;
(7)    if the corporation is a nonprofit corporation, reviewing annually whether the corporation is satisfying its charitable mission;
(8)    ensuring that the corporation has liability insurance;
(9)    requiring that members of the board of directors have training in their responsibilities regarding the governance of the residential child care program; and
(10)    establishing committees or member assignments to periodically review as warranted, but not less than annually:
(i)    compensation of officers and staff of the corporation and the residential child care program;
(ii)    quality of services provided to clients, including all incidents harming or potentially harming clients;
(iii)    financial problems and concerns relating to the residential child care program;
(iv)    performance of key staff;
(v)    nominations of new members of the board of directors; and
(vi)    potential conflicts of interest.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 10 - Programs for Children in Out-of-Home Placement -- Standards for Staff and System for Outcomes Evaluation › Section 8-1001 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    (1)    “Cooperating department” means a unit of the State government responsible for out–of–home placement of children.
(2)    “Cooperating department” includes:
(i)    the Department of Juvenile Services; and
(ii)    the Department of Human Services.
(c)    “Direct care staff” means staff assigned to perform direct responsibilities related to activities of daily living, self–help, and socialization skills of children in a residential child care program.
(d)    “Out–of–home placement” means:
(1)    the removal of a child from the child’s family; and
(2)    the placement of the child by a cooperating department or court in a public or private residential child care program, a residential program operated by or under contract with the Department of Juvenile Services, a foster care home approved by a local department of social services, or a treatment foster care home for more than 30 days.
(e)    “System for outcomes evaluation” means an objective and standardized method of measuring the effectiveness of the programs described in subsection (d)(2) of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 10 - Programs for Children in Out-of-Home Placement -- Standards for Staff and System for Outcomes Evaluation › Section 8-1002 - Applicability of Subtitle

This subtitle does not apply to:
(1)    a shelter care facility or residential respite program licensed by the Department of Human Services; or
(2)    a detention center or shelter care facility operated by or under contract with the Department of Juvenile Services.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 10 - Programs for Children in Out-of-Home Placement -- Standards for Staff and System for Outcomes Evaluation › Section 8-1004 - Development, Coordination, and Implementation of System for Outcomes Evaluation

(a)    On or before July 1, 2008, the Office and the cooperating departments shall develop, coordinate, and implement a system for outcomes evaluation.
(b)    The system for outcomes evaluation shall be used to:
(1)    monitor the care, supervision, education, and treatment provided by State–operated and State–supported programs described in § 8–1001(d)(2) of this subtitle so that successful services can be expanded and services that do not produce positive results can be identified;
(2)    establish an evaluation system for program performance, including measures of safety, quality, and effectiveness; and
(3)    complete an assessment of the capacity of the programs described in § 8–1001(d)(2) of this subtitle in the State that identifies programs in each community to serve the needs of a family that resides in the community.
(c)    The system for outcomes evaluation shall use standardized measures of function to evaluate the child’s:
(1)    protection from harm while in out–of–home placement;
(2)    stability of living environment;
(3)    family situation and efforts to treat and counsel the family unit;
(4)    educational and vocational development;
(5)    job skills and employment readiness;
(6)    legal and appropriate use of drugs and alcohol;
(7)    progress in learning positive, nonaggressive behavioral habits; and
(8)    delinquency status.
(d)    The system for outcomes evaluation shall ensure that collection and use of data in the system maintains confidentiality of information on the children from the cooperating departments.
(e)    The system for outcomes evaluation shall ensure that a cooperating department shall:
(1)    facilitate the participation of programs described in § 8–1001(d)(2) of this subtitle operated by the cooperating department or private agencies with which the cooperating department has a contract for the placement of children in out–of–home care; and
(2)    include in the cooperating department’s contract with a private program provisions requiring the program to collect and report to the cooperating department:
(i)    child–specific demographic information; and
(ii)    data necessary to evaluate changes in functioning of the child as provided in subsection (c) of this section.
(f)    When reporting demographic information and data under subsection (e) of this section, a cooperating department:
(1)    may not disclose personal identifiers; and
(2)    shall ensure the confidentiality of the information about the children under its responsibility.
(g)    On or before October 1 of each year, the Office, in coordination with the cooperating departments, shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on the progress of implementing the system for outcomes evaluation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 11 - Children Receiving Child Welfare Services -- Centralized Comprehensive Health Care Monitoring Program › Section 8-1101 - State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services

(a)    There is a State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services in the Department.
(b)    The Department, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Health, shall appoint the State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services.
(c)    The State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services shall:
(1)    be a physician licensed to practice medicine in the State;
(2)    have experience in providing medical care to children; and
(3)    be knowledgeable about the unique health needs of children in out–of–home placement and children who are victims of child abuse or neglect.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 11 - Children Receiving Child Welfare Services -- Centralized Comprehensive Health Care Monitoring Program › Section 8-1103 - Centralized Comprehensive Health Care Monitoring Program

(a)    The State Medical Director for Children Receiving Child Welfare Services, in consultation with the local departments, shall develop a Centralized Comprehensive Health Care Monitoring Program for children in out–of–home placement that will ensure the replication of centralized health care coordination and monitoring of services across the State.
(b)    The Program shall comply with the Standard of Excellence for Health Care Services for Children in Out–of–Home Care published by the Child Welfare League of America.
(c)    The Program shall provide the same level of services for mental health, behavioral health, disability–related health issues, physical health, and dental health.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 12 - Baltimore City Programs › Section 8-1201 - Appropriations

(a)    For fiscal years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, the Governor shall include in the State budget an appropriation of not less than:
(1)    $3,500,000 to the local management board for Baltimore City for the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund; and
(2)    $1,000,000 for the Baltimore City YouthWorks Summer Jobs program.
(b)    (1)    The funding required under this section shall be in addition to any State funding otherwise available to the entities specified in subsection (a) of this section.
(2)    For fiscal years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, the Governor shall identify in the annual budget as introduced how the funding required under this section is being used to supplement and not supplant the funding for each entity listed in subsection (a) of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 13 - Trauma-Informed Care › Section 8-1301 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Agency” includes:
(1)    the Office of the Attorney General;
(2)    the Department of Budget and Management;
(3)    the Department of Disabilities;
(4)    the Maryland Department of Health;
(5)    the Department of Housing and Community Development;
(6)    the Department of Human Services;
(7)    the Department of Juvenile Services;
(8)    the Department of Natural Resources;
(9)    the Department of Planning;
(10)    the Department of Public Works;
(11)    the Department of State Police;
(12)    the State Department of Education;
(13)    the Department of Transportation;
(14)    the Department of Aging; and
(15)    the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services.
(c)    “Children” means individuals under the age of 14 years.
(d)    “Commission” means the Commission on Trauma–Informed Care.
(e)    “Older adult” means an individual at least 60 years old.
(f)    “Trauma–informed care” has the meaning stated in § 10–701 of the Health – General Article.
(g)    “Youth” means an individual at least 14 years old and under the age of 26 years.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 13 - Trauma-Informed Care › Section 8-1304 - Commission Members -- Terms of Appointees

(a)    The Commission consists of the following members:
(1)    two members of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;
(2)    two members of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(3)    the Secretary of Budget and Management, or the Secretary’s designee;
(4)    the Secretary of Disabilities, or the Secretary’s designee;
(5)    the Secretary of Health, or the Secretary’s designee;
(6)    the Secretary of Human Services, or the Secretary’s designee;
(7)    the Secretary of Juvenile Services, or the Secretary’s designee;
(8)    the Secretary of State Police, or the Secretary’s designee;
(9)    the State Superintendent of Schools, or the Superintendent’s designee;
(10)    the Executive Director of the Office, or the Executive Director’s designee;
(11)    the Executive Director of the State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect, or the Executive Director’s designee; and
(12)    the following members, appointed by the Governor:
(i)    two licensed mental health clinicians with expertise in trauma, including demonstrated experience and training in child and adolescent care and family care;
(ii)    one licensed geriatric mental health clinician with expertise in trauma;
(iii)    two members of the research community with expertise in trauma;
(iv)    six representatives from community organizations, nonprofit organizations, or youth organizations with an expertise in trauma;
(v)    one representative of the Office of Child Care Advisory Council;
(vi)    one representative of the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence;
(vii)    one representative of an urban municipal government with expertise in trauma;
(viii)    one representative of a rural municipal government with expertise in trauma; and
(ix)    one representative of a suburban municipal government with expertise in trauma.
(b)    (1)    The term of an appointed member under this section is 4 years concurrent with the term of the Governor’s term of office.
(2)    A member who is appointed after the term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 13 - Trauma-Informed Care › Section 8-1308 - Quorum -- Meetings -- Compensation

(a)    A majority of members serving on the Commission is a quorum.
(b)    The Commission shall determine the times and places of its meetings.
(c)    A member of the Commission:
(1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but
(2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 13 - Trauma-Informed Care › Section 8-1309 - Duties of Commission -- Adverse Childhood Experiences Aware Program

(a)    (1)    The Commission shall:
(i)    assist in the identification of any State program or service that impacts children, youth, families, and older adults;
(ii)    assist in the development of a statewide strategy toward an organizational culture shift into a trauma–responsive State government;
(iii)    establish metrics, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health, to evaluate and assess the progress of the statewide trauma–informed care initiative;
(iv)    coordinate and develop with the Maryland Department of Health any formal or informal trauma–informed care training;
(v)    disseminate information among agencies regarding best practices for preventing and mitigating the impact of trauma on children, youth, families, and older adults;
(vi)    advise and assist the Governor in providing oversight and accountability in implementing the requirements of this subtitle;
(vii)    submit a report using the Commission’s established evaluation and assessment metrics, as described in item (iii) of this paragraph, that includes an assessment of:
1.    the implementation of trauma–informed care policies within each agency; and
2.    the trauma–responsiveness of each agency; and
(viii)    make recommendations regarding improvements to existing laws relating to children, youth, families, and older adults in the State.
(2)    On or before June 30 each year, the Commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.
(b)    (1)    In this subsection, “Program” means the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Aware Program.
(2)    In consultation with the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, and the Maryland Health Care Commission, the Commission shall:
(i)    study developing a process and framework for implementing an Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Aware Program in the State; and
(ii)    implement the Program.
(3)    The purpose of the Program is to screen for adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress to provide targeted evidence–based interventions to support individual and family health, in order to improve individual and family well–being and reduce health care costs.
(4)    As part of the study, the Commission shall:
(i)    propose a process to set up training and an accreditation process for providers in the Program; and
(ii)    explore the possibility of third–party reimbursement, including the State Medical Assistance Program, for screenings under the Program.
(5)    On or before October 1 each year, beginning in 2022, the Commission shall report its findings and recommendations regarding the development and implementation of the Program to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 13 - Trauma-Informed Care › Section 8-1310 - Formal Training Participation by Commission Members -- Technical Advisory Support -- Annual Progress Report

(a)    In this section, “formal training” means a didactic course or curriculum in trauma–informed care that is:
(1)    developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or the Maryland Department of Health; and
(2)    provided by the Maryland Department of Health or its designee in collaboration with the Commission.
(b)    Each Commission member shall participate in at least one formal training each year.
(c)    (1)    Each agency head shall designate two staff members to:
(i)    participate in at least one formal training each year;
(ii)    collaborate with other agency designees in work sessions and other informal trainings as organized by the Maryland Department of Health;
(iii)    serve as the principal advisors to the agency director and agency staff in trauma–responsiveness and trauma–informed care;
(iv)    assess the agency for training and technical assistance needs related to trauma–responsiveness and trauma–informed care; and
(v)    review and make appropriate recommendations to the agency director to align agency policies and practices with a trauma–informed approach.
(2)    In the event of a vacancy in the position of one or both of the staff members designated under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the agency director shall, within 30 days of the vacancy, designate another staff member to carry out the duties of the staff member described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(d)    The Maryland Department of Health shall provide technical advisory support to designated agency staff to assist the staff in performing the duties described in subsection (c)(1) of this section.
(e)    On or before March 31 each year, each agency director shall submit to the Commission a progress report detailing the agency’s progress and compliance with subsection (c) of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 14 - Young Readers Programs › Section 8-1401 - Early Reader Organization Defined.

In this subtitle, “early reader organization” means a nonprofit organization:
(1)    that is tax exempt under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and
(2)    whose mission is to mail to children free, high–quality books designed to aid the development of reading skills.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 14 - Young Readers Programs › Section 8-1402 - Baltimore City Young Readers Program -- Purpose -- Deputy Director. [Renumbered]

(a)    In this section, “Program” means the Baltimore City Young Readers Program.
(b)    There is a Baltimore City Young Readers Program in the Division.
(c)    The purpose of the Program is to work with an early reader organization to mail free, high–quality books to children in Baltimore City.
(d)    The Deputy Director shall:
(1)    administer the Program; and
(2)    carry out the Program in partnership with an early reader organization partner.
(e)    For each fiscal year, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $200,000 to the Program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 8 - Children, Youth, and Families › Subtitle 14 - Young Readers Programs › Section 8-1403 - Young Readers Matching Grant Program -- Purpose -- Applications for Program Grants. [Renumbered]

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Affiliated service” means a book–gifting service performed by a nonprofit organization that is tax exempt under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or a unit of State, county, or municipal government that forms an affiliated partnership with an early reader organization.
(3)    “Program” means the Young Readers Matching Grant Program.
(b)    There is a Young Readers Matching Grant Program in the Division.
(c)    The purpose of the Program is to provide grants to affiliated services to:
(1)    support the establishment and operation of affiliated services; and
(2)    contribute an amount equal to the amount of funding provided for the operation of an affiliated service.
(d)    The Deputy Director shall administer the Program.
(e)    (1)    An affiliated service may submit an application for a program grant on the form that the Deputy Director requires.
(2)    An application for a program grant shall include a plan to ensure that the affiliated service is able to gift books to eligible children, including children in low–income zip codes within its area of service.
(3)    A program grant shall be disbursed to an affiliated service that qualifies for the Program.
(f)    For each fiscal year, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $250,000 to the Program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 9 - Juvenile Services › Subtitle 1 - Definitions › Section 9-101 - Definitions

(a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Department” means the Department of Juvenile Services.
(c)    “Secretary” means the Secretary of Juvenile Services.
(d)    “State Advisory Board” means the State Advisory Board for Juvenile Services.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 9 - Juvenile Services › Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services › Part I - Organization and Administration of Department › Section 9-202 - Secretary

(a)    (1)    With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the Secretary of Juvenile Services.
(2)    The Secretary is the head of the Department.
(b)    Before taking office, the appointee shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(c)    (1)    The Secretary serves at the pleasure of the Governor and is responsible directly to the Governor.
(2)    The Secretary shall advise the Governor on all matters assigned to the Department and is responsible for carrying out the Governor’s policies on those matters.
(d)    The Secretary is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
(e)    The Secretary shall have a seal.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 9 - Juvenile Services › Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services › Part I - Organization and Administration of Department › Section 9-203 - Administration of Department

(a)    The Secretary is responsible for the operation of the Department and shall establish guidelines and procedures to promote the orderly and efficient administration of the Department.
(b)    The Secretary may establish, reorganize, or abolish areas of responsibility in the Department as necessary to fulfill the duties assigned to the Secretary.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 9 - Juvenile Services › Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services › Part I - Organization and Administration of Department › Section 9-206 - Deputy Secretaries

(a)    With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary may appoint three deputy secretaries as necessary.
(b)    The deputy secretaries:
(1)    serve at the pleasure of the Secretary; and
(2)    are entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
(c)    The deputy secretaries have the duties provided by law or delegated by the Secretary.
(d)    The Secretary shall designate a deputy secretary to be the Acting Secretary when the Secretary is absent from the State or otherwise unavailable.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 9 - Juvenile Services › Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services › Part I - Organization and Administration of Department › Section 9-207 - Staff and Consultants

(a)    In accordance with the State budget, the Secretary may employ a staff and retain consultants.
(b)    (1)    (i)    The Secretary shall appoint:
1.    any assistant secretary;
2.    any director of an institution;
3.    the superintendent of the youth centers; and
4.    the managing director, deputy director, and director of detention at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center.
(ii)    An employee of the Department specified in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph:
1.    is in the executive service or management service of the State Personnel Management System; and
2.    serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.
(2)    Each teacher who does not hold a certificate under Title 6, Subtitle 1 of the Education Article, principal, director of education, and supervisor of vocational education who is employed by an institution managed by the Department is in the management service of, or is a special appointment in, the State Personnel Management System.
(3)    Unless otherwise provided by law, the Secretary shall appoint and remove all staff in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
(c)    (1)    Unless the Secretary grants express permission, an employee of the Department who is subject to subsection (b)(1) of this section may not engage in other employment while employed by the Department.
(2)    The Secretary may not unreasonably withhold express permission to engage in other employment.
(3)    If the Secretary grants permission to engage in other employment, the employee shall disclose to the Secretary the source and amount of all income earned from that other employment.
(d)    (1)    The appointment or removal of staff of a unit in the Department is subject to the approval of the Secretary.
(2)    The Secretary may delegate the power of approval established under paragraph (1) of this subsection to the head of the unit.
(e)    The Department shall:
(1)    adopt a code of conduct for staff of the Department; and
(2)    require each private agency under contract with the Department to adopt a code of conduct for its staff that is in substantial compliance with the code of conduct for staff of the Department.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 9 - Juvenile Services › Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services › Part I - Organization and Administration of Department › Section 9-208 - Employees -- in General

In cooperation with the Secretary of Budget and Management, the Secretary shall:
(1)    set minimum salaries, qualifications, and standards of training and experience for the positions in the Department; and
(2)    for employees who desire training in addition to in-service training and whose service records show merit, provide:
(i)    educational subsidies, scholarships, and stipends; and
(ii)    institutes, conferences, and classes.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 9 - Juvenile Services › Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services › Part I - Organization and Administration of Department › Section 9-209 - Employees -- Criminal Background Investigations

(a)    (1)    On or before the first day of employment with the Department, the Department shall apply to the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository in the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services for a federal and State criminal history records check for each employee of the Department.
(2)    The Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository shall provide the requested information in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
(3)    If criminal history record information is reported to the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository after the date of the criminal history records check, the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository shall provide to the Department and the employee a revised printed statement of the employee’s criminal history record information.
(b)    As part of the application for a criminal history records check, the Department shall submit to the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository:
(1)    a complete set of the employee’s legible fingerprints taken on standard fingerprint cards;
(2)    the mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a federal criminal history records check; and
(3)    the fee authorized under § 10-221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to Maryland criminal history records.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 9 - Juvenile Services › Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services › Part I - Organization and Administration of Department › Section 9-210 - Legal Counsel

(a)    The Attorney General is the legal adviser to the Department.
(b)    The Attorney General shall assign to the Department the number of assistant Attorneys General that are authorized by law for the Department and, as provided in the State budget, any additional assistant Attorneys General necessary to give effective legal advice and counsel.
(c)    (1)    The Attorney General shall designate one of the assistant Attorneys General as counsel to the Department.
(2)    The counsel to the Department may have no duty other than to give the legal aid, advice, and counsel required by the Secretary and any other official of the Department, to supervise the other assistant Attorneys General assigned to the Department, and to perform for the Department the duties that the Attorney General assigns.
(3)    The counsel shall perform the duties specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection subject to the control and supervision of the Attorney General.
(4)    After the Attorney General designates the counsel to the Department, the Attorney General may not reassign the counsel without consulting the Secretary.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 9 - Juvenile Services › Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services › Part I - Organization and Administration of Department › Section 9-212 - State Advisory Board -- Membership

(a)    The State Advisory Board consists of the following members appointed by the Governor:
(1)    one representative of the Department;
(2)    one representative of the State Department of Education;
(3)    one representative of the Maryland Department of Health;
(4)    one representative of the Department of State Police;
(5)    one representative of the Social Services Administration of the Department of Human Services;
(6)    one representative of a private child welfare agency;
(7)    one representative of a youth services bureau;
(8)    three representatives of the State judiciary;
(9)    one representative of the General Assembly recommended by the President of the Senate;
(10)    one representative of the General Assembly recommended by the Speaker of the House;
(11)    one representative of the Maryland State’s Attorneys’ Association;
(12)    one representative of the Maryland Office of the Public Defender; and
(13)    nine members of the general public.
(b)    Of the nine members from the general public:
(1)    three shall be chosen on the basis of their interest in and experience with minors and juvenile problems;
(2)    two shall:
(i)    at the time of appointment to a first term, be at least 16 years old and under the age of 25 years; and
(ii)    include at least one individual who has been under the jurisdiction of the Department;
(3)    one shall be an individual who is a parent or guardian of a youth who has been under the jurisdiction of the Department;
(4)    one shall be a victim advocate; and
(5)    two shall be employees of the Department with different job titles, recommended by the President of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 3.
(c)    (1)    The term of a member is 3 years.
(2)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the State Advisory Board on October 1, 2007.
(3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(5)    A member who serves two consecutive full 3–year terms may not be reappointed for 3 years after completion of those terms.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Human Services › Title 9 - Juvenile Services › Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services › Part I - Organization and Administration of Department › Section 9-213 - State Advisory Board -- Officers

(a)    From among the members of the State Advisory Board, the Governor shall appoint a chair.
(b)    (1)    From among the members of the State Advisory Board, the chair shall appoint a secretary.
(2)    The secretary shall keep full and accurate minutes of each State Advisory Board meeting.