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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 07.02.08.05" title_num="07" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="08" heading="Assessment.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Promptly after receiving a report, the local department shall assess the safety of, and risk of harm to, the newborn to determine whether any further intervention is necessary.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The assessment may include but is not limited to consideration of the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Prior child protective services involvement;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The mother’s prior delivery of a substance-exposed newborn;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The nature and extent of mother’s alcohol and controlled drug use and treatment history;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The mother’s level of cooperation and willingness to address concerns;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The extent and availability of the newborn’s family or other individuals to assist with caregiving and the provision of other support;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Evidence of preparations for the newborn’s birth;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Availability of stable housing with no apparent safety or health hazards; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>The nature and extent of drug use in the home.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>If, after the assessment, intervention is necessary, the local department shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Develop a plan of safe care for the newborn;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Refer the family for appropriate services including alcohol or controlled drug treatment; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>As necessary, develop a plan to monitor the safety of the newborn and the family’s participation in appropriate services.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>