North Carolina Definitions
Relative is defined as a birth or adoptive brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister,uncle, aunt, first cousin, niece, nephew, as well as relatives of half blood or marriage and those denoted by the prefixes of grand and great, including grandparent or great grandparent, or as defined in statute for the purpose of foster and or adoptive placements.
North Carolina Definitions
North Carolina General Definitions
Adoption
The act of creating a legal relationship between parent and child wehere it did not exist genetically.
Foster-Adopt-N/A
Foster Care
The continuing provision of essentials of daily living on a 24-hour basis for dependent, neglected, abused, abandoned, destitute, orphaned, undisciplined or delinquent children or other children who, due to similar problems of behavior or family conditions, are living apart from their parents, relatives, or guardians in a family foster home or residential child care facility. The essentials of daily living inlcude but not limited to shelter, meals, clothing, education, recreation, and individual attention and supervision.
Parent
The biological or adoptive parent or legal guardian, as determined by law.
Relative
The birth or adoptive brother, sister, stepparent, stepbrother, stepsister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, niece, nephew, as well as relatives of half blood or marriage and those denoted by the prefixes of grand and great, including grandparent or grea grandparent, or as defined in state statute for the purpose of foster and or adoptive placements.
Relative Foster Care
Relatives as defined above and who meet the foster care defintion.
Specific Definitions
Adoption
Means the act of creating a legal relationship between parent and child where it does not exist genetically.
The types of adoptions permitted by each state are governed by state law:
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Private Agency - are adoptions facilitated by a private licensed agency (i.e. domestic and international).
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Independent - are adoptions facilitated by an attorney, other intermediary, or adoption facilitator as defined by state law.
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Public - are adoptions facilitated by a public state or local agency and involve children who are in the custody of a state/local government agency.
Days
means “Calendar” (not business) days.
Foster - Adopt
N/A
Foster Care (Provider)
Any individual who is licensed by the State to provide foster care.
Foster Care Maintenance Payments
Financial compensation from the placement agency for a child's room, board, and other living expenses. Sometimes there are supplemental payments for children with special needs.
Legal Risk Adoptions
A legal risk adoption, or a legal risk placement, is one where a prospective adoptive child is placed in your home although the child is not yet legally free to be adopted.
License/certification/approval
Means approval and or certification granted by the authority of a state regulatory agency.
Live Scan
An electronic computerized technology which digitally scans fingerprints and provides immediate transmission of fingerprint records to the Department of Justice, FBI or other authorized receiving agency.
Parent
is a biological, adoptive parent or legal guardian as determined by applicable State law and is responsible for the care, custody and control of a child or upon whom there is legal duty for such care.
Relative
A birth or adoptive brother, sister, stepparent, stepbrother, stepsister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, niece, nephew, as well as relatives of half blood or marriage and those denoted by the prefixes of grand and great including grand parent or great grandparent, or as defined in your state statute for the purpose of foster and or adoptive placements.
Relative-Foster Care
Refers to a person who meets the definition of a relative as noted above and has been approved as a licensed foster parent.
