Section 148-10-2 - Children who may be ServedA. Any child in Maine who is, or appears to be 1. Abused, neglected or otherwise seriously endangered, or2. A runaway from the care and custody of his parents.B. The Department, in accordance with its policies on child protection, will determine whether the child appears to be in circumstances which present immediate, urgent danger to the child's life or safety. 1. When a child appears to be in such circumstances the Department will seek a court order for temporary custody.2. Short-term emergency care may be provided in the interim in accordance with the law, these rules, and Department of Human Services policies.3. Services to be Provided A. An intake system will be maintained by the Department to receive referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.B. Immediate availability of social services will be maintained by the Department, either directly or through contracts or agreements with other agencies. These services could include: 1. Shelter care in a licensed or approved child care facility.2. Caretaker or homemaker services in the child's own home.3. Medical care prescribed by a physician.4. Other appropriate services such as counseling, referral to other services, and advocacy.10-148 C.M.R. ch. 10, § 2