1. A. A child is eligible for treatment foster care if the local department determines that the child:

   1. (1) Qualifies for foster care under COMAR 07.02.11.04; and

   2. (2) Has one or more of the following conditions:

      1. (a) A serious medical condition including, but not limited to:

         1. (i) HIV positive and symptomatic or has AIDS,
         2. (ii) Multiple handicaps, or
         3. (iii) A symptomatic drug-exposed newborn; or

      2. (b) A serious emotional, behavioral, or psychological condition including:

         1. (i) Psychiatric diagnosis by appropriate qualified professionals, or
         2. (ii) History of an ongoing substance abuse problem; or
      3. (c) Developmental disability; or
   3. (3) Is in need of a high level of treatment in a family setting.
2. B. Siblings who do not require treatment foster care may be placed in the same home with a sibling who requires treatment foster care.

3. C. Discharge Criteria.

   1. (1) The provider agency shall have a written policy for planned discharge of a child from the treatment program.

   2. (2) The aftercare plan shall:

      1. (a) Become a part of the child's case record; and

      2. (b) Include the following:

         1. (i) The name, address, telephone number, and relationship of the individual to whom the child is being discharged,
         2. (ii) A summary of the services provided during care,
         3. (iii) A summary of the growth and achievements of the child during care, and
         4. (iv) Identified needs of the child which remain unmet and recommendations for services not available from the new placement.

Authority: Family Law Article, §§5-501—5-534, Annotated Code of Maryland;
Agency Note: Federal Regulatory Reference 45 CFR §§228.13 and 228.42

Effective date: October 9, 1995 (22:20 Md. R. 1541)