Issuance of License – MDCPS will issue a license only when the review shows the

Issuance of License – MDCPS will issue a license only when the review shows the applicant substantially complies with all licensing regulations and requirements. 1. Initial Duration. An initial license issued to a Congregate Care Facility will be valid for two (2) years from the date of issuance unless revoked by MDCPS or voluntarily surrendered by the licensee. An initial license issued to a Child-Placing Agency will be valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance unless revoked by MDCPS or voluntarily surrendered by the licensee. 2. Congregate Care Facility License. The license will show the name of the Partner Provider; the beginning and ending dates of the licensing period; the services provided under the license; the facility capacity; and ages of children approved. The number of children served, and the age range must not exceed the limits specified on the license. 3. Child-Placing Agencies. For those Partner Providers that license foster parents, the license will show the name of the Foster Parents, beginning and ending dates of the licensing period; the services provided under the license along with the license capacity and ages of children approved. The number of children served, and the age range must not exceed the limits specified on the license. 4. Non-transferable. The license applies only to the location and Partner Provider to whom it is issued, and the services approved. When a license is granted, it must be displayed in a prominent public place in the facility of the Partner Provider.