Section 5-401 - Definitions.
§ 5-401. Definitions.
(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.
[An. Code 1957, art. 16, § 88A; 1984, ch. 296, § 2; 2005, ch. 464, § 3; 2008, ch. 36.]