# COMAR 14.31.06.01: COMAR 14.31.06.01. Purpose

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_06_01

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 14.31.06.01
- **Heading:** COMAR 14.31.06.01. Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 14 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES / Subtitle 31 OFFICE FOR CHILDREN / Chapter 06 Standards for Residential Child Care Programs / COMAR 14.31.06.01

## Text

This chapter articulates the standards that must be met and maintained by residential child care programs for children and youth. These requirements are designed to protect the health, safety, and well being of children placed in residential child care programs.

## Nearby sections

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- [COMAR 14.31.06.03 COMAR 14.31.06.03. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_06_03.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.06.04 COMAR 14.31.06.04. Governance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_06_04.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.06.05 COMAR 14.31.06.05. Personnel Administration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_06_05.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.06.06 COMAR 14.31.06.06. Employee Duties and Qualifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_06_06.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.06.07 COMAR 14.31.06.07. Physical Plant](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_06_07.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.06.08 COMAR 14.31.06.08. Emergencies and General Safety](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_06_08.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.06.09 COMAR 14.31.06.09. General Program Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_06_09.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.06.10 COMAR 14.31.06.10. Basic Life Needs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_06_10.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.06.11 COMAR 14.31.06.11. Children's Rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_06_11.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.06.12 COMAR 14.31.06.12. Children's Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_06_12.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.06.13 COMAR 14.31.06.13. Health Care](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_06_13.md)
- [COMAR 14.31.06.14 COMAR 14.31.06.14. Child Abuse and Neglect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_14_31_06_14.md)

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