Regulation .03 Eligibility.
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A.
A homeless woman who is a resident of Maryland, as defined in Regulation .02C, and not excluded by the provisions below is eligible for service to homeless women in a shelter home.
B.
The shelter home may not accept:
(1)
An applicant who is a resident of a Maryland Department of Health facility for whom discharge planning responsibility rests with the Maryland Department of Health.
(2)
A person who is a clear and present danger to herself or others;
(3)
A person who is intoxicated by alcohol or under the influence of unprescribed drugs;
(4)
A person who is in need of acute medical, psychiatric, or nursing care; or
(5)
A person who is not willing or able to abide by shelter rules.
C.
In order to continue in the residence beyond 3 days, the applicant shall be:
(1)
Willing to participate in a service contract;
(2)
Willing to abide by residence rules including fee payment, when required;
(3)
Without sufficient financial resources to enable her to purchase a stable alternative living arrangement; and
(4)
Cooperative in taking responsibility for housekeeping duties in the shelter home, including maintaining acceptable standards of housekeeping in her assigned room.