# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 7. Developmental Disabilities Law

### Subtitle 7. Nonresidential Programs

#### Section 7-701

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Eligible child" means an individual with developmental disability under the age of 22 years who is:

  (1) In an out-of-home placement; or

  (2) At immediate risk of out-of-home placement.

(c)

  (1) "Family" means an eligible child's natural, adoptive, or foster parents.

  (2) "Family" includes:

    (i) A guardian;

    (ii) A person acting as a parent of a child; or

    (iii) A relative or stepparent with whom a child lives.

(d)

  (1) "Family support services" means a program designed to enable a family to provide for the needs of a child with developmental disability living in the home.

  (2) "Family support services" includes:

    (i) Individual and family counseling;

    (ii) Personal care;

    (iii) Day care;

    (iv) Specialized equipment;

    (v) Health services;

    (vi) Respite care;

    (vii) Housing adaptations;

    (viii) Transportation; and

    (ix) Other necessary services.

(e) "Program" means the Family Support Services Program.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)