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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 07.01.21.04" title_num="07" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="21" heading="Services Offered.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A program shall offer services to eligible displaced homemakers based on individual need established in a service plan developed by the displaced homemaker with the program staff, and authorized by the displaced homemaker program director, except that services to individuals 30 years old or older who meet the criteria in Regulation .01B(2) of this chapter shall be based on the level of available funds and staff.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A displaced homemaker program shall provide:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Career counseling which is designed to assist the displaced homemaker in entering or reentering the job market;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Information and referral to other services and resources available;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Career Path Program which is an intensive workshop program designed to assist participants in:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Job readiness;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Pre-employment preparation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Life and job skill development;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Resume preparation; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>The job search process;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Informational workshops such as:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Legal rights;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Health benefit issues;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Financial management;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Discussion groups on such issues as:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Separation or divorce;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Stress management;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Bereavement and grief support; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Workforce or school entry or re-entry;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Job-training opportunities designed to provide or improve skills and experiences necessary for employment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Job development;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Job placement in full and part-time positions; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Life management counseling which is designed to assist the displaced homemaker in entering or re-entering the job market.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>