Maryland Health - General Section 7-701

      (a)      In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

      (b)      "Eligible child" means an individual with developmental disability under the age of 22 years who is:

            (1)      In an out-of-home placement; or

            (2)      At immediate risk of out-of-home placement.

      (c)      (1)      "Family" means an eligible child's natural, adoptive, or foster parents.

            (2)      "Family" includes:

                  (i)      A guardian;

                  (ii)      A person acting as a parent of a child; or

                  (iii)      A relative or stepparent with whom a child lives.

      (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.

            (2)      "Family support services" includes:

                  (i)      Individual and family counseling;

                  (ii)      Personal care;

                  (iii)      Day care;

                  (iv)      Specialized equipment;

                  (v)      Health services;

                  (vi)      Respite care;

                  (vii)      Housing adaptations;

                  (viii)      Transportation; and

                  (ix)      Other necessary services.

      (e)      "Program" means the Family Support Services Program.