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Loving family willing to open their
home to a child
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Training: 27 Hours of PRIDE
Pre-Service Training
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Written Home Study
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At least 3 Home Visits
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Maryland and National Criminal
Record Check of members of the household ages 18 and over
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Maryland Child Protective Services
Check on members of the household ages 14 and over
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Child Support Clearance Check
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Driving Record Check
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Medical checks to include TB
Screening on members of the household
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Three written personal references;
face to face and telephone interviews with personal references
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State Inspections: Fire Safety
Inspection conducted by the Fire Department and Health/Sanitary
Inspection conducted by the Health Department
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Pet documentation of license &
vaccination in accordance with state law
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Education: Documentation of at
least a high school diploma & equivalent
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Documentation: Marriage
license/divorce decree, proof of income, proof of homeowners/renters
insurance, proof of automobile insurance, and photo ID
