Section 46:1445.3 - [Effective 1/1/2025] DefinitionsAs used in this Chapter, unless otherwise indicated, the terms have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section as follows:
(1) "Agency adoption" means the agencies that are licensed by the Department of Children and Family Services pursuant to Children's Code Article 1198 et seq.(2) "Birth parent" means a person who has placed his or her child for adoption.(3) "Department" means the Department of Children and Family Services.(4) "Expectant parent" means a woman who is pregnant or the biological father of the unborn child of a pregnant woman.(5) "Home study" means a preplacement analysis of a prospective adoptive parent as is provided in Children's Code Article 1173.Added by Acts 2024, No. 515,s. 1, eff. 1/1/2025.