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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 07.02.25.10" title_num="07" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="25" heading="Reconsideration of a Resource Home.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A local department shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Conduct an annual reconsideration of each resource parent and resource home that includes at least one home visit to determine continuing compliance with this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Provide written notice to the resource parent of an upcoming annual reconsideration at least 60 days prior to the reconsideration due date;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Conduct a review of the resource home record and interview the worker for each child in care placed in the resource home in preparation for the reconsideration;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Conduct an inspection of the resource home and complete a home health and safety survey and fire safety survey;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Review and obtain an updated signed copy of the resource parent and kinship caregiver agreement;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Obtain written verification of each resource parent’s income, if applicable;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Obtain written verification of an updated medical examination every 2 years from the date of licensure for all household members or when there are indications of serious health problems;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Obtain proof of updated rabies vaccinations for any pets, if applicable; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Update the CPS, Motor Vehicle Administration, Maryland Judiciary Case Search, and Maryland and National sex offender registry clearances for the resource parent and household members 18 years old or older, and a child support clearance for the resource parent.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A new household member who will take on the role of a resource parent shall complete:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An application to be a resource parent;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>All other forms required of a resource parent;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Clearances required of a new resource parent; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Preservice training;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A worker may discuss the following with the resource parents:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Composition of the resource family,</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The relationship of the resource parents with each other, with their own children, and with the children in care;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Satisfactions and difficulties of resource parenting;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The family’s social and recreational activities, and household responsibilities;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Methods of behavior management;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>The resource parents’ relationship with the child in care’s parents and family;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>The results of any clearances, as appropriate;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>The resource parent’s child care plan;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>The resource parent’s involvement in meeting the child in care’s education and health care needs;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Any preferences for children in care placed in the resource home in the future in terms of number, age, or gender; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>The child in care’s permanency plan.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The worker shall complete the annual reconsideration and share the status of the license with the resource parent, in writing within 30 days of the reconsideration date.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Major Changes.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Resource parents shall notify the local department of major changes in their lives that may affect their ability to care for children in care, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Illness or death of a household member;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Marital problems or significant conflict in the household;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A move to a new residence;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Suspected abuse or neglect in the home; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Changes in the family composition due to individuals leaving or joining the household, marriage, separation, divorce, or another occurrence.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The local department shall discuss each major change and determine whether to complete a reconsideration.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If the resource parent moves to a new residence, the local department shall assess the home by completing:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A fire safety survey; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A home health and safety survey.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>