Section 38-12-1 Definitions. - Alabama Statutes

Section 38-12-1

Definitions.

As used in this chapter the following words shall have the following meanings:

(1) DEPARTMENT. State Department of Human Resources.

(2) FOSTER PARENT. Any person with whom a child in the care, custody, or guardianship of the department, is placed for temporary or long-term care, but shall not include any person with whom a child is placed for the purpose of adoption.

(Act 99-437, p. 864, §1.)