# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 02 — Social Services Administration

### Chapter 10 — Youth Transitional Services

#### Regulation .11 Semi-Independent Living Arrangement.

*COMAR 07.02.10.11*

A. The purpose of the semi-independent living arrangement is to provide youth an opportunity to learn and practice independent living skills and activities for a specified time period as indicated in the service agreement while receiving services from the local department and provider agency.

B. A youth 16 to 21 years old may be eligible to participate in a semi-independent living arrangement if the youth:

  (1) Is continually enrolled in and regularly attending school or vocational training or is working at least 80 hours per month;

  (2) Agrees to the requirements of the service agreement;

  (3) Needs help in transitioning to self-sufficiency; and

  (4) Is capable of contributing to the cost of the semi-independent living arrangement through:

    (a) Earned income from employment; or

    (b) Unearned income such as scholarships, stipends, grants, work-study arrangements, Social Security (supplemental security income or survivor's benefits), or any combination.

C. Youth who are interested in residing in a semi-independent living arrangement shall:

  (1) Meet the eligibility requirements; and

  (2) Apply to the local department.

D. Youth not meeting the requirements of §B(1) and (3) of this regulation may be eligible for participation in a semi-independent living arrangement if the youth has a documented disability in living skills and the youth's case plan documents how the youth's disability can be accommodated in a semi-independent living arrangement.

E. Youth may live in approved placements as outlined in Regulation .02B(19) of this chapter.