In order to achieve family unity within a safe environment for all family members, each In-Home Family Services program can provide, coordinate, or refer families to services including but not limited to:

1. A. Family, couple, and individual counseling or therapy for assistance in resolving family or parent-child relationship problems;
2. B. Substance abuse counseling and referral to substance abuse treatment;
3. C. Medical evaluations and treatment of a household member;
4. D. Child development and parenting skills training;
5. E. Family planning counseling;
6. F. Health care services or information, such as Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT);
7. G. Support in acquiring proper registration, testing, and appropriate educational services;
8. H. Employment counseling;
9. I. Vocational training;
10. J. Skills building assistance surrounding child care, normal childhood development, age appropriate disciplinary practices, parenting skills, and conflict resolution;
11. K. Assistance and support to enhance the likelihood of positive family responsibility and self-sufficiency;
12. L. Formal education or educational degree equivalent programs;
13. M. Housekeeping and home management skills training;
14. N. Housing information and assistance;
15. O. Emergency financial assistance through flex funds or other available monetary resources;
16. P. Budgeting assistance and management training;
17. Q. Parent-aide or in-home aide services;
18. R. Day care assistance;
19. S. Respite care;
20. T. Transportation assistance;
21. U. Assistance with and connection to both formal and informal support systems and resources;
22. V. Skills training in advocating for support and services for self and family;
23. W. Court involvement;
24. X. Other services identified for the promotion of family safety and self-sufficiency; and
25. Y. When applicable, referrals to other service units, such as Child Protective Services, Family Services, and out-of-home voluntary and involuntary placements.

Authority: Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, §§3-801—3-820; Family Law Article, §§5-524, 5-525, 5-704, 5-709—5-713; Annotated Code of Maryland
Agency Note: Federal Regulatory Reference: 42 U.S.C. §620 et seq.; 45 CFR 1355—1357

Effective date: May 4, 1979 (6:9 Md. R. 726)

Regulations .06E and .07 amended effective October 6, 1986 (13:20 Md. R. 2207)

Regulations .01—.09 repealed and new Regulations .01—.07 adopted effective January 8, 1990 (16:26 Md. R. 2787)

Regulations .01—.07 repealed and new Regulations .01—.11 adopted effective September 2, 2002 (29:17 Md. R. 1377)

Regulation .10C amended effective May 1, 2023 (50:8 Md. R. 337)