# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 02 — Social Services Administration

### Chapter 11 — Out-of-Home Placement Program

#### Regulation .14 Provision of Reunification Services.

*COMAR 07.02.11.14*

A. To the extent that funds and other resources are available, a range of services that will facilitate or maintain successful reunification of the child shall be:

  (1) Provided by the local department;

  (2) Made available by the local department through referral to another appropriate agency; or

  (3) Upon written approval by the director or the director's designee, purchased by the local department.

B. The types of services which may be purchased, provided, or accessed through referral to another agency may include but are not limited to:

  (1) Transportation costs for family visits or other reasons;

  (2) Rent deposits;

  (3) Household items;

  (4) Vocational counseling or training;

  (5) Mental health services;

  (6) In-home aide service;

  (7) Day care, including temporary day care or respite;

  (8) Individual, group, and family counseling;

  (9) Assistance to locate housing;

  (10) Crisis intervention services;

  (11) Parenting classes;

  (12) Special education services; and

  (13) Inpatient, residential, or outpatient substance abuse treatment services.