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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".15" citation="COMAR 10.63.03.15" title_num="10" subtitle_num="63" chapter_num="03" heading="Respite Care Services Program (RPCS).">
  <text>In order to be licensed under this subtitle, a respite care services (RPCS) program:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Shall provide short-term, in home or overnight temporary services to support an individual to remain in the individual’s home:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Through enhanced support or a temporary alternate living arrangement; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>By temporarily freeing the caregiver from the responsibility of caring for the individual; and</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>For individuals younger than 21 years old, may offer overnight respite in an appropriately licensed program or therapeutic foster care home.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>