Section 38-12-1Definitions. THIS SECTION HAS BEEN ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER. THIS SECTION HAS NOT BEEN CODIFIED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA.
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.
(Act 99-437, p. 864, §1.)
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