# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 21 — Behavioral Health Regulations

### Chapter 10 — Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) Demonstration Waiver Providers

#### Regulation .08 Specific Conditions for PRTF Waiver Service Providers — Family and Youth Training.

*COMAR 10.21.10.08*

A. Family and Youth Training Providers. To provide services set forth COMAR 10.09.79.06B, a provider shall be:

  (1) An approved waiver provider agency, including but not limited to, a family support organization; or

  (2) An approved individual waiver service provider.

B. Qualifications to Provide Family and Youth Training Services.

  (1) All family and youth training providers shall:

    (a) Receive training and certification as approved by MHA; and

    (b) Have been a co-trainer with an experienced lead trainer.

  (2) Youth training providers shall:

    (a) Be 18 years old or older but not older than 26 years old; and

    (b) Have experience with State or local services and systems as a consumer who has or had emotional, behavioral or mental health challenges.

  (3) Family training providers shall:

    (a) Be 21 years old or older; and

    (b) Have current or prior experience as a caregiver of a child with SED or a young adult with SMI.