1. A. The agency shall, if it includes a resident with an infant in the private independent living program, assure that:

   1. (1) All legal requirements are met and documented;
   2. (2) All requirements of this chapter are met and documented;
   3. (3) Sanitary space, table, and plumbing necessary to change diapers are provided; and
   4. (4) An appropriate crib or bed is provided in a bedroom separate from the mother's if the infant is older than 6 months old.

2. B. The resident with an infant shall:

   1. (1) Be referred by:

      1. (a) A local department;
      2. (b) The Department of Juvenile Services;
      3. (c) The Department of Health; or
      4. (d) Another referring agency; and

   2. (2) Concur with the placement agreement described in Regulation .04B(2) of this chapter to:

      1. (a) Assume personal care for no additional children while a resident, other than another child of the resident approved by the agency and the Administration while a resident; and
      2. (b) Comply with all agency requirements.

Authority: Family Law Article, §§5-327(b) and 5-501—5-521, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: June 23, 2003 (30:12 Md. R. 787)