§ 5-401. Definitions

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   (a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) Administration. -- "Administration" means the Social Services Administration of the Department.

(c) Eligible child. -- "Eligible child" means a minor as to whom:

   (1) (i) guardianship has been awarded to a child placement agency under Subtitle 3 or Subtitle 3A of this title; or

      (ii) consensual adoption has been ordered under § 5-338 of this title; and

   (2) a determination has been made by a local department under § 5-403 of this subtitle that a subsidy is necessary to ensure the child's adoption because of the child's special circumstances.

(d) Subsidy. -- "Subsidy" means:

   (1) a money payment;

   (2) medical care;

   (3) medical assistance; or

   (4) special services.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 16, § 88A; 1984, ch. 296, § 2; 2005, ch. 464, § 3; 2008, ch. 36.

                    
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