§ 9-245. Foster parents--Liability insurance and reimbursement
West's Annotated Code of MarylandHuman ServicesEffective: October 1, 2007
Effective: October 1, 2007
MD Code, Human Services, § 9-245
§ 9-245. Foster parents--Liability insurance and reimbursement
(a) In this section, “foster parent” includes an individual who cares for a child on an emergency basis under a shelter care program.
(b)(1) The Department shall provide liability insurance for foster parents who care for children under foster parent programs.
(c)(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary shall reimburse a foster parent for the costs of bodily injury or property damage that the foster child causes to the foster parent and that insurance does not cover, if the Secretary is satisfied that the actions of the foster parent did not contribute substantially to the bodily injury or property damage.
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Added by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.
MD Code, Human Services, § 9-245, MD HUMAN SERV § 9-245
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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