The agency's chief administrator or designee shall: Make the results of the foster parent's home study and training evaluation available in writing for the record and for the applicant; Review charges, investigations, convictions, or findings related to a crime of any household member of the foster parent to determine: Possible effect on the applicant's ability to execute the responsibilities of a foster parent; and Applicant's ability to provide quality service to children in care; Deny the certification of an applicant as a foster parent or a certified foster parent’s ability to maintain their certification if the applicant, foster parent, or any of the applicant’s or foster parent’s household members aged 18 or older: Refuses to consent to the child protective service clearance and the criminal background check; Has an indicated child abuse finding; Has a conviction: For child abuse or neglect, a domestically related assault or battery, any crime against children, including child pornography, rape, sexual assault, sexual offense, homicide, human trafficking, or a crime of violence as defined in Family Law Article, §5-101, Annotated Code of Maryland; or Within the 5 years before the application date, for misdemeanor assault or battery that is not domestically related or a felony offense related to a controlled dangerous substance; or Refuses to consent to the Motor Vehicle Administration clearance; Deny foster parent certification if an applicant has: A child abuse or neglect investigation that remains unresolved 120 days after the date on the signed application; or Any pending criminal charge listed in §A(3)(c) of this regulation that remains unresolved 120 days after the date on the signed application; Review local department records to determine whether an applicant is in arrears on child support payments and, if in arrears, whether the arrearage: May be corrected; or Impacts on the applicant's ability to provide foster care; Decide to certify or deny based on all available information, State requirements, and agency policy; Notify the applicant in writing of the decision within 120 days after the date on the signed application; and Have a signed agreement with the certified foster parent which includes the following: For the foster parent: A pledge to serve as foster parent for at least 6 months; Those foster parent's actions which require agency staff authorization; The extent of liability for damage or risk resulting from foster children living with the foster parent; An understanding that certification expires 1 year from the date on the signed agreement; and Expectations of the foster parent which support activities to promote the right of a child to relationships with the child's own family and cultural heritage; and For the agency: An understanding that the foster parent shall be reimbursed financially commensurate with the care needs of the child as specified in the service plan and in a timely manner; A pledge that the foster parent shall be treated with dignity, respect, and consideration as a professional member of the agency's child treatment team; and A pledge to inform the foster parent of the date, time, and location of CRBC and administrative reviews of the foster child's case and resulting appropriate recommendations, providing information to assist a foster parent without disclosing confidential information. An applicant aggrieved by the agency's chief administrator's decision shall be informed orally and in writing that the applicant may file a grievance in accordance with agency policy. An individual or couple not certified as a foster parent by an agency may not provide care for a foster child.