Ala. Code § 38-12-1

Current through the 2024 Regular Session.

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.

Ala. Code § 38-12-1 (1975)

Act 99-437, p. 864, §1.