Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 1-209
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
Terms Used In Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 1-209
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that public agencies that serve children, youth, and families in the State exchange information with the written consent of the person in interest or another individual authorized to give consent under this subtitle.
(b) The exchange of information under subsection (a) of this section is for the purpose of:
(1) carrying out the policy established under § 8-102 of this article for children, youth, and family services;
(2) facilitating the development of a seamless system of family-focused services; and
(3) achieving a comprehensive and coordinated interagency approach to providing a continuum of care that is family- and child-oriented.