Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
148 - OFFICE OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Chapter 10 - RULES FOR SHORT-TERM EMERGENCY CARE
Section 148-10-2 - Children who may be Served
Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 148-10-2
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
A. Any child in Maine who is, or appears to be
1. Abused,
neglected or otherwise seriously endangered, or
2. A runaway from the care and custody of his
parents.
B. The Department, in accordance with its policies on child protection, will determine whether the child appears to be in circumstances which present immediate, urgent danger to the child's life or safety.
1. When a child appears to be in such
circumstances the Department will seek a court order for temporary
custody.
2. Short-term emergency
care may be provided in the interim in accordance with the law, these rules,
and Department of Human Services policies.
3. Services to be Provided
A. An intake system will be maintained by the
Department to receive referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
B. Immediate availability of social services
will be maintained by the Department, either directly or through contracts or
agreements with other agencies. These services could include:
1. Shelter care in a licensed or approved
child care facility.
2. Caretaker
or homemaker services in the child's own home.
3. Medical care prescribed by a
physician.
4. Other appropriate
services such as counseling, referral to other services, and
advocacy.
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