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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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Chapter 29-62. LICENSING OF YOUTH SHELTERS, RUNAWAY SHELTERS, EMERGENCY CARE FACILITIES, AND YOUTH GROUP HOMES |
Section 29-6202. APPLICABILITY
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6202.1This Chapter applies to youth residential facilities which shall include youth shelters, runaway shelters, emergency care facilities, and youth group homes.
6202.2This Chapter does not apply to foster homes, independent living programs, secure juvenile institutions, and residential treatment centers. Regulations governing foster homes, independent living programs, secure juvenile institutions, and residential treatment centers are contained in separate Chapters.
6202.3This Chapter does not apply to informal substitute care provided by friends or neighbors or those facilities licensed under the Health-Care and Community Residence Facility, Hospice and Home Care Licensure Act of 1983, effective February 24, 1984, D.C. Law 5-48, D.C. Code § 32-1301 et seq.
6202.4The Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) shall license all youth residential facilities except for those facilities intended primarily for detained or delinquent youth or persons in need of supervision (PINS). The Department of Human Services, Youth Services Administration (YSA) shall license youth residential facilities intended primarily for detained or delinquent youth or PINS.
6202.5The effective date of this Chapter shall be July 1, 2002.