# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 02 — Social Services Administration

### Chapter 17 — Adult Foster Care

#### Regulation .04 Local Department Responsibilities to the Foster Adult.

*COMAR 07.02.17.04*

A. Application Process. The local department shall:

  (1) Accept applications from the adult, a relative, or a guardian or other representative;

  (2) Determine the eligibility of applicants;

  (3) Assess the applicant's needs and capacities;

  (4) Decide with the applicant whether the service is appropriate;

  (5) Refer the applicant to a suitable resource if the decision is that foster care is not appropriate; and

  (6) Develop a service plan for each eligible applicant.

B. The Service Plan. The service plan shall specify:

  (1) A suitable placement approval as meeting all requirements of these regulations;

  (2) Any necessary assistance with making the placement;

  (3) Any supportive services needed during the placement; and

  (4) The way in which the provider will be paid.

C. Local Department Continuing Responsibility. The local department shall:

  (1) Maintain continuing contact with the foster adult and caregiver;

  (2) Encourage relatives of the foster adult to participate in the planning and placement;

  (3) Intervene if a crisis arises;

  (4) Review the foster adult's case at least every 6 months and modify the service plan as necessary;

  (5) Maintain a file of eligible applicants needing placement; and

  (6) Maintain a file of available approved adult foster homes.