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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".14" citation="COMAR 07.02.10.14" title_num="07" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="10" heading="Youth Training Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Administration shall conduct training consistent with the goals of the John H. Chaffee Foster Care Independence Act regarding the issues confronting adolescents preparing for independence.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Training shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Instructions in basic living skills as defined in Regulation .09C(2) of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Substance abuse;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Sexuality;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Gang involvement;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Violence;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Peer pressure;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Grief and loss;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Education;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Employment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Health and mental health;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>Housing;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>Financial literacy and resources; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>Family and friends support.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Training regarding the issues confronting adolescents preparing for independence shall be offered to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Local department staff;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Provider agency staff;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Group home staff; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Foster and adoptive parents.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>