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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 07.02.22.05" title_num="07" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="22" heading="Requirements for a Center.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Before operating a center, the provider shall submit to the Intermediary a program plan which describes the:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Services to be provided;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Manner in which the services are provided;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Staff to carry out the program and training plans for the staff.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The provider:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Shall employ staff of the type and qualifications as required by the program plan;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>May use volunteers in the program and train and supervise them as required by the program plan;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Shall operate the center during the day, evenings, and weekends as necessary to meet the parents' needs according to the program plan.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The program plan shall describe the methods to be used to refer parents to other agencies that provide services not available at the center.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>