# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 02 — Social Services Administration

### Chapter 10 — Youth Transitional Services

#### Regulation .05 Assessment Services.

*COMAR 07.02.10.05*

A. Youth who participate in youth transitional services shall have a strengths and needs assessment that identifies the youth's:

  (1) Strengths and weaknesses;

  (2) Independent living skills;

  (3) Education level;

  (4) Employability;

  (5) Emotional and support systems;

  (6) Documented disability or special needs;

  (7) Financial resources;

  (8) Housing needs; and

  (9) Life goals, including such topics as:

    (a) Occupation;

    (b) Housing;

    (c) Family life; and

    (d) Health care decisions.

B. The assessment shall be used as a tool for the youth and the caseworker to develop specific tasks:

  (1) To move the youth towards the goal of self-sufficiency; and

  (2) Which may be included in the youth's service agreement.

C. A safety assessment shall be conducted in accordance with the safety assessment established by the Department.