(a) An unaccompanied minor in need of shelter may consent to shelter and supportive services if the service provider reasonably believes that:
(1) the unaccompanied minor understands the significant benefits, responsibilities, risks, and limits of the shelter and services and can communicate an informed consent;
(2) the unaccompanied minor understands the requirements and rules of the shelter and services; and
(3) the shelter and services are necessary to ensure the unaccompanied minor’s safety and well–being.
(b) An unaccompanied minor in need of shelter who is a parent may consent to shelter and supportive services for the minor’s child.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Housing and Community Development
Division I - Housing and Community Programs
Title 4 - Division of Development Finance
Subtitle 27 - Unaccompanied Minors in Need of Shelter and Supportive Services
Section 4-2702 - Consent by Unaccompanied Minor in Need of Shelter -- Minor's Child
Section 4-2703 - Requirements on Service Provider -- When Shelter Not Available
Section 4-2704 - Notifications by Service Provider -- Documentation of Efforts
Section 4-2705 - Limitations on Civil or Criminal Liability for Reasonable Determinations
Section 4-2706 - Registry of Service Providers
Section 4-2707 - Implementing Regulations -- Requirements
Section 4-2708 - Central Repository for Checking Records -- Background Checks