§ 5-401
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§5–401.
(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:
(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.