Md. Code, Fam. Law § 5-401

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 5-401 - Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) "Administration" means the Social Services Administration of the Department.
(c) "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" means:
(1) a money payment;
(2) medical care;
(3) medical assistance; or
(4) special services.

Md. Code, FL § 5-401