CERTIFIED ADULT RESIDENTIAL
ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM
Vonita C. Jones, Manager
(410) 767-7340

The Certified Adult Residential Environment
Program was established within the Social Services
Administration in 1986 (Chapter 626, Acts of
1986). The Program transferred to the Community
Services Administration in 1990.
The Program arranges for private citizens to
accept into their homes and care adults with dis-
abilities who otherwise would reside in institutions.
The Program develops such housing, licenses care
givers, and places clients in homes. Its case manag-
ers meet with care providers and clients to monitor
these assisted-living arrangements. The Program
serves persons with mental or physical disabilities,
including persons with HIV/ AIDS.

IN-HOME AIDE SERVICES
Willie L. Barber, D.S.W., Manager
(410) 767-7097

In-Home Aide Services provides necessary assis-
tance in the home for people whose cases are managed
through local departments of social services. Eligibil-
ity for this assistance does not depend on income.

ATTENDANT CARE PROGRAM
ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Lisa Brakebill, Chair
(410) 767-7097

In 1982, the Attendant Care Program Advisory
Committee was organized within the Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation of the State Department
of Education (Chapter 515, Acts of 1982). In
1992, the Committee was reformed within the
Department of Human Resources (Chapter 165,
Acts of 1992). The Committee advises the Com-
munity Services Administration on the Attendant
Care Program, which provides financial aid to eli-
gible physically disabled persons.
The Committee's fifteen members are appointed
by the Secretary of Human Resources (Code Educa-
tion Article, sees. 21-501 through 21-506).

RESPITE CARE PROGRAM

Willie L. Barber, D.S.W., Manager
(410) 767-7097

Started in 1984, the Respite Care Program provides
temporary short-term care for disabled or elderly persons
to whom family members normally give care. Services
may be scheduled or given as needed. They may be
offered in the home or in day-care facilities, nursing-care
facilities, the home of a certified caseworker, community-
based respite-care homes, or other sites approved or
requested by the family By allowing the family much
needed breaks from care giving, the Program reduces
the likelihood ofinstitutionalizarion, neglect, or abuse.

SOCIAL SERVICES TO ADULTS
Elsie H. Smith, Manager
(410) 767-7595

Social Services to Adults is the Department's core
program of social work services for adults aged 18 and
older. The program helps adults to be self-supporting
and self-sufficient and to avoid abuse, neglect, or
exploitation. It helps those who need institutional care
secure it and protects those who do not from unnec-
essary institutionalization. These services build, sus-
tain, and augment family and community support.

MARYLAND ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sandra E. Brown, Dirator

311 West Saratoga St.
Baltimore, MD 21201—3521 (410) 767-7062

The Maryland Energy Assistance Program be-
gan as a pilot program in 1977. It was reformed as
the Energy Crisis Intervention Program in 1978
and received its present name in 1980.
The Maryland Energy Assistance Program pro-
vides fuel oil, electricity, gas (natural and propane),
wood, and coal to eligible low-income people
across the State. Eligibility for assistance is based on
household size, income, fuel type, and geographic
location. Those with the greatest need receive the
highest level of assistance. Benefits reflect a fixed
portion of average fuel consumption based on fuel
type. They range from 32 to 85 percent of average
consumption. Heating assistance is offered to eligi-
ble tenants and homeowners. Maryland is the first
state to offer this aid to shelters for battered spouses
and the homeless. The Program subcontracts with
twenty local agencies (departments of social serv-
ices, governments, community action agencies) and
450 energy suppliers to provide this assistance.
The Program also offers Emergency Energy Assis
tance to householders certified eligible for regular
energy assistance benefits. Provided on a one-time-
only basis, this assistance is for fuel deliveries, utility
cut-offs, emergency repairs, blankets, emergency space
heaters, or emergency shelter. It may not exceed $180.
Benefits provided are paid directly to energy vendors
selected by the eligible household. Under contract with
the State, vendors deliver fuel to a household until the
family's benefit amount is exhausted.

HOMELESS SERVICES
Vacancy, Director

311 West Saratoga St.
Baltimore, MD 21201—3521 (410) 767-7219

Within the Community Services Administra-
tion, the Governor established the Homeless Services
Program in 1984 (Chapter 777,Acts of 1984). The
Program provides shelter, food, and services to
homeless people (Code 1957, Art. 88A, sees. 131-