# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 6. Community Services

### Subtitle 5. Adult Services

#### Section 6-508

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

(b) "CARE Program" means the Certified Adult Residential Environment Program.

(c)

  (1) "Individual with a disability" means an adult who requires a supportive housing arrangement to reside in the community because of a physical, medical, or mental disability.

  (2) "Individual with a disability" does not include an adult whose disability is so severe or complex as to require specialized professional intervention as part of the supportive housing arrangement.

(d) "Supportive housing arrangement" means a housing arrangement that provides an individual with room, board, and assistance with the activities of daily living.

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Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)