Virginia Code 63.2-918: Definitions.
For purposes of this article:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 63.2-918
- Department: means the State Department of Social Services. See Virginia Code 63.2-100
- Local board: means the local board of social services representing one or more counties or cities. See Virginia Code 63.2-100
- Local department: means the local department of social services of any county or city in the Commonwealth. See Virginia Code 63.2-100
- Social services: means foster care, adoption, adoption assistance, child-protective services, domestic violence services, or any other services program implemented in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board. See Virginia Code 63.2-100
“Case plan” means the plan developed by the local department for a program participant in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 675(1).
“Child” means an individual who is (i) less than 18 years of age or (ii) for purposes of the Fostering Futures program set forth in this article, less than 21 years of age and meets the eligibility criteria set forth in § 63.2-919.
“Fostering Futures” means the services and support available to individuals between 18 and 21 years of age who are participating in the Fostering Futures program.
“Local department” means the local department of social services under the local board having care and custody of the program participant when he reached 18 years of age.
“Program participant” means an individual who meets the eligibility criteria set forth in § 63.2-919.
“Voluntary continuing services and support agreement” means a binding written agreement entered into by the local department and program participant in accordance with § 63.2-921.