Alabama Statutes
§ 38-12-1 — Definitions
Alabama § 38-12-1
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Bluebook
Ala. Code § 38-12-1 (2026).
Text
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.
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Legislative History
(Act 99-437, p. 864, §1.)
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