# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 02 — Social Services Administration

### Chapter 17 — Adult Foster Care

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 07.02.17.02*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “Adult Foster Care” means a program that provides a family setting in the community for an aged adult or an adult with disabilities who requires:

    (a) Protective oversight;

    (b) Assistance with the activities of daily living; and

    (c) Room and board.

  (2) “Local department” means the department of social services in a county or Baltimore City or the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.

  (3) “Protective oversight” means a service of the Adult Foster Care provider which includes the following:

    (a) Daily awareness of a foster adult's functioning and whereabouts;

    (b) Crisis intervention;

    (c) Supervision of medication, nutrition, and money management;

    (d) Coordination of medical care services delivered in and out of the foster home; and

    (e) 24-hour responsibility for the foster adult's welfare while in the foster home.