|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ch. 576 2005 LAWS OF MARYLAND
(ii) Placement with a relative for:
1. Adoption; or
2. Custody and guardianship;
(iii) Adoption by a nonrelative;
(iv) Guardianship by a nonrelative; OR
[(v) Continuation in a specified placement on a permanent basis
because of the child's special needs or circumstances;
(vi) Continuation in placement for a specified period because of the
child's special needs or circumstances; or
(vii) Independent living; and]
(V) ANOTHER PLANNED PERMANENT LIVING ARRANGEMENT
THAT:
1. ADDRESSES THE INDIVIDUALIZED NEEDS OF THE CHILD,
INCLUDING THE CHILD'S EDUCATIONAL PLAN, EMOTIONAL STABILITY, PHYSICAL
PLACEMENT, AND SOCIALIZATION NEEDS; AND
2. INCLUDES GOALS THAT PROMOTE THE CONTINUITY OF
RELATIONS WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL FILL A LASTING AND SIGNIFICANT ROLE
IN THE CHILD'S LIFE; AND
(2) For a child who has attained the age of 16, determine the services
needed to assist the child to make the transition from placement to independent
living.
(f) The court may not order a child to be continued in a placement under
subsection (e) (1) (v) [or (vi)] of this section unless the court finds that the person or
agency to which the child is committed has documented a compelling reason for
determining that it would not be in the best interest of the child to:
(1) Return home;
(2) Be referred for termination of parental rights; or
(3) Be placed for adoption or guardianship with a specified and
appropriate relative or legal guardian willing to care for the child.
Article - Family Law
5-525.
(a) (1) The Administration shall establish a program of out-of-home
placement for minor children:
(i) who are placed in the custody of a local department, for a period
of not more than 180 days, by a parent or legal guardian under a voluntary placement
agreement;
- 3286 -
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
