Licensing Decision – A written final decision will be provided to the applicant

Licensing Decision – A written final decision will be provided to the applicant within 120 days after receiving the application. Approval. If the application is approved and the home is licensed, MDCPS will provide a licensure certificate to the non-relative foster family stating the full names of the non-relative foster parents, the full address of the foster home, and the date the license was issued. The certificate will be valid for two years. Denial. If the applicant is denied licensure, MDCPS will send a Notice of Action- Licensing Decision that includes a reason for the denial to the family within three (3) business days. The applicant does not have the right to appeal the agency’s decision.