# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 01 — Office of the Secretary

### Chapter 21 — Displaced Homemaker Program

#### Regulation .01 Definitions.

*COMAR 07.01.21.01*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “Department” means the Department of Human Services.

  (2) “Displaced homemaker” means an individual who:

    (a) Is at least 35 years old;

    (b) Has performed as a homemaker for the individual's family in the family home;

    (c) Is not gainfully employed;

    (d) Has had, or would have, difficulty finding employment; and

    (e) Has depended on:

      (i) The income of a family member and has lost part or all of that income as a result of separation, divorce, or the death or disability of that family member;

      (ii) Federal, State, or local government assistance as the parent or specified relative of a dependent child receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and is no longer eligible for that assistance; or

      (iii) TANF payments for at least 24 months.

  (3) “Displaced homemaker program” or “program” means a local program authorized by the Department and designed to meet the needs of displaced homemakers.