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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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FAMILY LAW |
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TITLE 5. CHILDREN |
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SUBTITLE 5. CHILD CARE; FOSTER CARE |
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PART V. FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES AND LARGE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES |
§ 5-559.3. Use of direct grant funds
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(a) Appropriations. -- The funds shall consist of:
(1) moneys specifically appropriated for the Direct Grant Fund; or
(2) any other moneys made available to the Direct Grant Fund.
(b) Uses. -- The Direct Grant Fund shall be used to:
(1) pay all expenses and disbursements authorized by the Department for administering the Direct Grant Fund; and
(2) make grants to family child care providers.
(c) Considerations. -- In making grants under this subtitle, consideration shall be given to:
(1) geographic distribution;
(2) community need; and
(3) family income, with priority given to those families with the lowest income.
(d) Maximum State general funds expended. -- The amount of State general funds expended for grants to family child care providers from the Direct Grant Fund may not exceed $ 50,000 in each year.