Maryland Code, HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 11.5-105
Terms Used In Maryland Code, HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 11.5-105
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(1) street and community-based outreach and drop-in programs that:
(i) locate, contact, and provide information, referrals, and supportive services;
(ii) provide walk-in access to crisis intervention and ongoing supportive services that include one-to-one case management services on a self-referral basis; or
(iii) help unaccompanied homeless youth and youth at risk of homelessness access and maintain safe, decent, and affordable housing;
(2) emergency shelter programs that:
(i) provide unaccompanied homeless youth and youth at risk of homelessness with referral and walk-in access to emergency short-term residential care; and
(ii) provide unaccompanied homeless youth with:
1. safe, dignified shelter where privacy and security concerns are addressed that includes beds, lockers or other storage options, and two meals each day;
2. assistance with reunification with their family or legal guardian when required or appropriate; and
3. assistance to access and maintain safe, decent, and affordable housing; and
(3) housing programs, either time-limited or nontime-limited, that:
(i) provide supportive services; and
(ii) aid participants in obtaining permanent, safe, decent, and affordable housing.