Community Support Living in Maryland, also known as Supported Living, provides individualized supports to help people with disabilities live independently in their own homes or apartments. Services include: 

• Assistance with daily living skills 

• Community engagement support 

• Health-related matters assistance 

• Personal care 

• Transportation and travel training 

• Adaptive skills development 

• Self-advocacy support 

2. Regulations 

Community Support Living is governed by COMAR 10.22.12 and 10.22.13 (Day Habilitation Services)  

3. Licensing or Certification 

Providers must be licensed by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) under COMAR 10.22.12 or 10.22.13 

4. Responsible State Agency 

The Maryland Department of Health's Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) oversees Community Support Living services 

5. Application Process 

The specific application process is not detailed in the provided results. Providers should contact the DDA for application procedures. 

6. Required Documentation 

Providers must maintain: 

• Staff qualifications and training records 

• Service delivery documentation 

• Person-centered plans for each participant 

• Health and safety protocols 

7. Timeline for Approval 

The available results do not provide a specific timeline for approval. Providers should contact the DDA for this information. 

8. Pre-Application Process 

There is no explicit mention of a pre-application process in the available results. 

9. Pre-Application Training 

While specific pre-application training is not mentioned, providers must ensure staff are trained in: 

• Person-centered planning 

• Community integration strategies 

• Health and safety procedures 

• Disability rights and self-advocacy 

10. Additional Notes 

• Services are designed to promote independence and community integration 

• Supports can be provided on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on individual needs 

• Providers must offer flexible staffing arrangements to meet participants' preferences 

• The program emphasizes participant choice in living arrangements, including with whom and where they live 

• As of March 6, 2025, providers should be aware of any updates or changes to regulations that may have occurred since the last documented information.