# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 63 — Community-Based Behavioral Health Programs and Services

### Chapter 03 — Descriptions and Criteria for Programs and Services Required to Have an Accreditation-Based License

#### Regulation .15 Respite Care Services Program (RPCS).

*COMAR 10.63.03.15*

In order to be licensed under this subtitle, a respite care services (RPCS) program:

A. Shall provide short-term, in home or overnight temporary services to support an individual to remain in the individual’s home:

  (1) Through enhanced support or a temporary alternate living arrangement; or

  (2) By temporarily freeing the caregiver from the responsibility of caring for the individual; and

B. For individuals younger than 21 years old, may offer overnight respite in an appropriately licensed program or therapeutic foster care home.