Section 5-401 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 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.]