Md. Code, Family Law § 5-401
Md. Code, Family Law § 5-401
in effect(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:
(1) (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.
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