State of Maryland Local Care Team Referral Form
Effective June 1, 2022
Instructions
Please complete the form to make a referral to the Local Care Team.
Parents/caregivers who are completing the form should provide as much information as possible. The Local Care Team coordinators will assist with completing the form as needed to ensure all relevant information is obtained.
Forms must be transmitted using appropriate encryption to ensure the confidentiality of protected health information.
Consents and releases should be obtained as necessary.
In addition to completing this referral form, please also submit a
Consent to Release form
.
Access the Local Care Team Directory
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Name of Person Completing Form
Person Completing this Form
*
First Name
Last Name
Are You:
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Parent/Guardian
Hospital Personnel
Staff of Local Care Team Member Agency
Other
If "Other", Please Explain Your Relationship to the Youth
Your Phone Number
*
Please enter a valid phone number that can be used to contact you regarding this referral.
Your Email
*
example@example.com
Agency/Hospital
For referrals completed by agency/hospital personnel, provide the agency affiliation of the person completing the referral or the name of the hospital where the person completing the referral is employed.
Date Form Completed.
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Month
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Day
Year
Use the calendar to select a date. The default is today, but the date can be changed.
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Youth Information
Name of Youth
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Suffix
Youth's Date of Birth
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Month
-
Day
Year
Use the calendar to select the date of birth.
Youth's Gender
*
Please Select
Boy
Girl
Transgender Boy
Transgender Girl
Gender Queer
Prefer Not to Answer
Youth's Race
*
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Prefer Not to Answer
Youth's Ethnicity
*
Please Select
Hispanic, Latinx, or Spanish Origin
Not Hispanic, Latinx, or Spanish Origin
Prefer Not to Answer
What Language is Primarily Spoken at Home?
*
Please Select
English
Spanish
French
German
Italian
Portugese
Yiddish
Dutch
Scandanavian Languages
Greek
Russian
Polish
Slavic Languaages
Japanese
Korean
Other
What is the Youth's County of Residence?
*
Please Select
Allegany
Anne Arundel
Baltimore City
Baltimore
Calvert
Caroline
Carroll
Cecil
Charles
Dorchester
Frederick
Garrett
Harford
Howard
Kent
Montgomery
Prince George's
Queen Anne's
St. Mary's
Somerset
Talbot
Washington
Wicomico
Worcester
Unsure
Is Youth a Maryland Resident?
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Yes
No
Unsure
Youth's Current Address
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Include Facility Name, if Applicable. Type N/A, if not Applicable.
Street Address
City
Please Select
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
State
Zip Code
What is the Youth's Legal Status?
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Committed to an Agency (List the Agency Below)
Co-Committed to Multiple Agencies (List the Agencies Below)
Not Committed to an Agency
Approved Voluntary Placement Agreement
Unsure
If the Youth is Committed to an Agency/Agencies, List Agency or Agencies
Is the Youth Currently Eligible for Medical Assistance?
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Yes
No
Unsure
If the Youth is Currently Receiving Medical Assistance, Enter MA Number Below
Please enter the 11 digit Medical Assistance number.
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Youth Education Information
Is the Youth Currently Enrolled in School?
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Yes
No
Unsure
Current Grade if Enrolled
Please Select
Pre-K
Kindergarten
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Post-Secondary
Unsure
If Currently Enrolled in School:
School Name
Street Address Line 2
City
Please Select
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
State
Zip Code
Jurisdiction of School Where the Youth is Enrolled
Please Select
Allegany
Anne Arundel
Baltimore City
Baltimore
Calvert
Caroline
Carroll
Cecil
Charles
Dorchester
Frederick
Garrett
Harford
Howard
Kent
Montgomery
Prince George's
Queen Anne's
St. Mary's
Somerset
Talbot
Washington
Wicomico
Worcester
Unsure
Educational Goal
Diploma
GED
Certificate of Completion
Other
Date Last IEP Completed
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Month
-
Day
Year
Use the calendar to select the date.
Educational Code - Include Information on the Child/Youth's Primary Disability as Identified on the Youth's Individualized Education Program Plan.
01 Autism
02 Deaf
03 Deaf - Blindness
04 Developmental Delay
05 Emotional Disability
06 Hearing Impairment
07 Intellectual Disability
08 Orthopedic Impairment
09 Other Health Impairment
10 Specific Learning Disability (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia)
11 Speech or Language Impairment
13 Traumatic Brain Injury
14 Visual Impairment
15 Multiple Disabilities (Cognitive, Sensory, Physical)
Date Last 504 Plan Completed
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Month
-
Day
Year
Date
What is the Youth's Resident School System?
Please Select
Allegany
Anne Arundel
Baltimore City
Baltimore
Calvert
Caroline
Carroll
Cecil
Charles
Dorchester
Frederick
Garrett
Harford
Howard
Kent
Montgomery
Prince George's
Queen Anne's
St. Mary's
Somerset
Talbot
Washington
Wicomico
Worcester
Unsure
If Not Currently Enrolled in School, What is the Last School Attended?
Name of Last School Attended
Street Address Line 2
City
Please Select
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
State
Zip Code
Educational Goal Completed
Diploma
GED
Certificate of Completion
Other
Withdrawal or Graduation Date
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Month
-
Day
Year
Date
Withdrawal Grade
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Information about the Legal Guardian(s) of the Child/Youth
Have Parental Rights Been Terminated?
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Yes
No
N/A
Mother #1
Mother #2
Father #1
Father #2
If Parental Rights Have Been Terminated, List Name of Parent(s) Whose Right(s) Were Terminated
Name of Legal Guardian #1
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Mr.
Mrs.,Ms.,Mx.
Prefix
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Suffix
Relationship to Child/Youth
Please Select
Birth Mother
Birth Father
Adoptive Mother
Adoptive Father
Aunt
Uncle
Sibling
Grandparent
Foster Parent
Other Relative
Not Related
Address of Legal Guardian #1
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
Please Select
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
State
Zip Code
County of Address of Legal Guardian #1
Please Select
Allegany
Anne Arundel
Baltimore City
Baltimore
Calvert
Caroline
Carroll
Cecil
Charles
Dorchester
Frederick
Garrett
Harford
Howard
Kent
Montgomery
Prince George's
Queen Anne's
St. Mary's
Somerset
Talbot
Washington
Wicomico
Worcester
Unsure
Legal Guardian #1 Email
example@example.com
Phone Number of Legal Guardian #1
Please enter a valid phone number.
Name of Legal Guardian #2
Mr.
Mrs.,Ms.,Mx.
Prefix
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Suffix
Relationship to Child/Youth
Please Select
Birth Mother
Birth Father
Adoptive Mother
Adoptive Father
Aunt
Uncle
Sibling
Grandparent
Foster Parent
Other Relative
Not Related
Address of Legal Guardian #2
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
Please Select
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
State
Zip Code
County of Address of Legal Guardian #2
Please Select
Allegany
Anne Arundel
Baltimore City
Baltimore
Calvert
Caroline
Carroll
Cecil
Charles
Dorchester
Frederick
Garrett
Harford
Howard
Kent
Montgomery
Prince George's
Queen Anne's
St. Mary's
Somerset
Talbot
Washington
Wicomico
Worcester
Unsure
Legal Guardian #2 Email
example@example.com
Phone Number of Legal Guardian #2
Please enter a valid phone number.
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Clinical Information and Needs
Enter Current Diagnoses Below:
Additional Information Regarding the Child/Youth:
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Yes, Currently
No, but Prior
Never
N/A
Aggressive Behaviors
Pregnant or Parenting
Fire Setting
One or Both Parents Deceased
Gang Affiliated
One or Both Parents Incarcerated
One or Both Parent's Substance Use/Abuse History
Lead Exposure
Substance Use
Substance Exposed Newborn
One or Both Parent's Mental Health History
Multiple Mental Health Diagnoses
Suicidal Ideation
Suicide Attempt
Developmental Disability Diagnosis
Sexually Reactive Behaviors
Denied RTC Placement not Due to Bed Availability
Provide an Overview of the Youth's Strengths
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Provide an Overview of the Youth's Clinical Needs
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Services Received From/Agency Involvement:
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Yes, Currently
No, but Prior
Never
Applied
Department of Social Services
Department of Juvenile Services
Developmental Disabilities Administration
Local Behavioral Health Authority
Private Behavioral Health Provider
Please List Services Received Past and Present. Use the Name of the Agency Listed Above or Private Provider and Dates of Service.
What is the Clinical Recommendation?
Services Currently Recommended:
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Yes
No
N/A
Counseling/Therapy
Psychological Evaluation
Substance Abuse Treatment
Sex Offender Treatment
Behavioral Supports
Medication Monitoring
Psychiatric Services
Substance Use Education
Fire-Setter Treatment
Medical Care
Trauma-Based Therapy
Psychosocial Evaluation
Neurological Evaluation
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Is the Youth Currently in a Hospital and Overstaying Medical Necessity?
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Yes
No
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Placement
Is a Residential Placement Clinically Recommended?
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Yes
No
Unsure
If Yes, What is the Reason for Recommending a Residential Placement?
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Is this a New Placement or a Transfer between Similar Settings?
New
Transfer
Have In-State Resources Been Explored for the Residential Placement?
Yes
No
If in-State resources were NOT explored for the residential placement, explain the reasons why below, including the specific services that are not available for in-State programs to be considered.
Exception Criteria for Out-of-State (OOS) Placement:
Closer - The OOS placement is closer to the youth’s home than any alternative in-State placement.
Proximity - The youth’s permanent placement includes residence with a caregiver in proximity to the proposed OOS placement.
Cost - The individualized needs of the youth cannot be met through available, appropriate in-State resources at a total cost less than or equal to 100% of the average cost per placement for all appropriate OOS programs.
Detention - The youth is currently in detention, shelter care, or committed to the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) pending placement under a court order.
IDEA - Compliance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires OOS placement.
Hospital - The youth is hospitalized in an acute care psychiatric hospital under the following circumstances: 1) committed to DJS, local DSS, or a division of MDH; 2) the treatment team has determined that the youth is ready for discharge; and/or, 3) the only available appropriate placement is OOS.
Is a Voluntary Placement Agreement Being Considered?
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Yes
No
If Yes, Upload DHS Form 818 (or other) if Available/Applicable.
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Prior Placements
Most Recent Prior Placement
Facility Name
Street Address
City
Please Select
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
State
Zip Code
Most Recent Placement Dates
Preceeding Prior Placement
Facility Name
Street Address
City
Please Select
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
State
Zip Code
Preceeding Prior Placement Dates
Preceeding Prior Placement
Facility Name
Street Address
City
Please Select
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
State
Zip Code
Preceeding Prior Placement Dates
For Additonal Prior Placements, Complete the Chart:
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Efforts to Secure a Placement
What is the Expected Date of Placement?
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
What is Expected Date of Discharge if Youth is Currently Placed?
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Month
-
Day
Year
Date
List all Applications to in-State and OOS Facilities:
Other Information:
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