Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 7-203

state: means :

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia. See

(a) (1) There is a Respite Care Program in the Department.

(2) The purpose of the Program is to provide respite care services in the State.

(b) The Department shall provide respite care services through:

(1) local departments of social services; or

(2) contracts with private nonprofit community-based providers.