Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 14 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Subtitle 31 - OFFICE FOR CHILDREN
Chapter 14.31.05 - Licensing and Monitoring of Residential Child Care Programs
Section 14.31.05.07 - Interagency Monitoring of Residential Child Care Programs

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 14.31.05.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024

A. A licensing or placing agency may request that a program be monitored by an interagency team if:

(1) Children placed by multiple agencies may be affected by suspected deficiencies in the program's compliance with State licensing or other legal requirements; or

(2) The expertise of another agency is required to adequately assess a program's compliance or remedy noncompliance with particular State licensing regulations or other legal requirements.

B. A request to constitute an interagency team shall be made to the Children's Cabinet, or its designee, in writing or in an oral presentation at an official meeting of the Children's Cabinet or its designee.

C. Upon receipt of a request, the Children's Cabinet or its designee shall:

(1) Decide whether to authorize formation of an interagency monitoring team;

(2) Identify the agencies to be represented on the team; and

(3) Specify the scope of the interagency monitoring initiative.

D. The interagency monitoring team shall submit a copy of its findings and recommendations for corrective action to the Children's Cabinet or its designee for final approval.

E. This regulation does not limit agencies from informally collaborating in the monitoring of a program upon mutual agreement.

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