§ 5-401

(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.