(a) In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Eligible child.- "Eligible child" means an individual with developmental disability under the age of 22 years who is:
(1) In an out-of-home placement; or
(2) At immediate risk of out-of-home placement.
(c) Family.-
(1) "Family" means an eligible child's natural, adoptive, or foster parents.
(2) "Family" includes:
(i) A guardian;
(ii) A person acting as a parent of a child; or
(iii) A relative or stepparent with whom a child lives.
(d) Family support services.-
(1) "Family support services" means a program designed to enable a family to provide for the needs of a child with developmental disability living in the home.
(2) "Family support services" includes:
(i) Individual and family counseling;
(ii) Personal care;
(iii) Day care;
(iv) Specialized equipment;
(v) Health services;
(vi) Respite care;
(vii) Housing adaptations;
(viii) Transportation; and
(ix) Other necessary services.
(e) Program.- "Program" means the Family Support Services Program.
(a) In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Eligible child.- "Eligible child" means an individual with developmental disability under the age of 22 years who is:
(1) In an out-of-home placement; or
(2) At immediate risk of out-of-home placement.
(c) Family.-
(1) "Family" means an eligible child's natural, adoptive, or foster parents.
(2) "Family" includes:
(i) A guardian;
(ii) A person acting as a parent of a child; or
(iii) A relative or stepparent with whom a child lives.
(d) Family support services.-
(1) "Family support services" means a program designed to enable a family to provide for the needs of a child with developmental disability living in the home.
(2) "Family support services" includes:
(i) Individual and family counseling;
(ii) Personal care;
(iii) Day care;
(iv) Specialized equipment;
(v) Health services;
(vi) Respite care;
(vii) Housing adaptations;
(viii) Transportation; and
(ix) Other necessary services.
(e) Program.- "Program" means the Family Support Services Program.
(a) In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Eligible child.- "Eligible child" means an individual with developmental disability under the age of 22 years who is:
(1) In an out-of-home placement; or
(2) At immediate risk of out-of-home placement.
(c) Family.-
(1) "Family" means an eligible child's natural, adoptive, or foster parents.
(2) "Family" includes:
(i) A guardian;
(ii) A person acting as a parent of a child; or
(iii) A relative or stepparent with whom a child lives.
(d) Family support services.-
(1) "Family support services" means a program designed to enable a family to provide for the needs of a child with developmental disability living in the home.
(2) "Family support services" includes:
(i) Individual and family counseling;
(ii) Personal care;
(iii) Day care;
(iv) Specialized equipment;
(v) Health services;
(vi) Respite care;
(vii) Housing adaptations;
(viii) Transportation; and
(ix) Other necessary services.
(e) Program.- "Program" means the Family Support Services Program.
