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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 07.02.10.10" title_num="07" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="10" heading="Caseworker Services.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The caseworker shall provide services to youth that are committed to the local department or in out-of-home placement pursuant to a voluntary placement agreement that address the youth's physical, mental health, and emotional needs as delineated in COMAR 07.02.11.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The caseworker shall also provide services, which may include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Making referrals to educational or vocational training programs appropriate to a youth's skills;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Supporting and monitoring a youth's compliance with the service agreement; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Maintaining monthly visits or contacts with the youth to support progress toward achievement of the youth's identified goals.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The caseworker shall conduct a written review every 180 days to determine the appropriateness of:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The youth's living arrangements;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Any service agreement; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The youth transitional services provided.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The caseworker shall assist the youth to apply for medical assistance before exit from out-of-home placement.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>