Section 7-34-A-300.45 - Ward of the State(a)General. Subject to paragraph (b) below, ward of the State means a child who, as determined by the State where the child resides, is- (2) A ward of the State; or(3) In the custody of a public child welfare agency.(b)Exception. Ward of the State does not include a foster child who has a foster parent who meets the definition of a parent as defined in §300.30.7 Miss. Code. R. 34-A-300.45