{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-7-701","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Health - General § 7–701","heading":"","body":"(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(b) “Eligible child” means an individual with developmental disability under the age of 22 years who is:\n(1) In an out-of-home placement; or\n(2) At immediate risk of out-of-home placement.\n(c) (1) “Family” means an eligible child’s natural, adoptive, or foster parents.\n(2) “Family” includes:\n(i) A guardian;\n(ii) A person acting as a parent of a child; or\n(iii) A relative or stepparent with whom a child lives.\n(d) (1) “Family support services” means a program designed to enable a family to provide for the needs of a child with developmental disability living in the home.\n(2) “Family support services” includes:\n(i) Individual and family counseling;\n(ii) Personal care;\n(iii) Day care;\n(iv) Specialized equipment;\n(v) Health services;\n(vi) Respite care;\n(vii) Housing adaptations;\n(viii) Transportation; and\n(ix) Other necessary services.\n(e) “Program” means the Family Support Services Program.","path":["Article - Health - General"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghg\u0026section=7-701","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:48Z","sha256":"edd6d8725852219bcbec2d0b108db6d0c3a6b592d2b4fe6977f5abaf2f3c798d","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-7-612","next":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-7-702"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}