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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 07.02.17.03" title_num="07" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="17" heading="Eligibility for Adult Foster Care.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The foster adult shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be 18 years old or older;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Be an individual with a disability;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Be able to benefit from the service;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Have a need for the support and interaction of family living; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Provide a medical and behavioral health history to allow proper care and supervision.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The local department may establish financial eligibility based on the foster adult's income or age or other factors if required by the terms of any source of funding for the local department's program.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>