# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 05 — Social Services Administration—Private Child Placement Agencies

### Chapter 04 — Private Independent Living Program

#### Regulation .08 Resident with an Infant.

*COMAR 07.05.04.08*

A. The agency shall, if it includes a resident with an infant in the private independent living program, assure that:

  (1) All legal requirements are met and documented;

  (2) All requirements of this chapter are met and documented;

  (3) Sanitary space, table, and plumbing necessary to change diapers are provided; and

  (4) An appropriate crib or bed is provided in a bedroom separate from the mother's if the infant is older than 6 months old.

B. The resident with an infant shall:

  (1) Be referred by:

    (a) A local department;

    (b) The Department of Juvenile Services;

    (c) The Department of Health; or

    (d) Another referring agency; and

  (2) Concur with the placement agreement described in Regulation .04B(2) of this chapter to:

    (a) Assume personal care for no additional children while a resident, other than another child of the resident approved by the agency and the Administration while a resident; and

    (b) Comply with all agency requirements.