For the purposes of this part, the term:
- (1) "Foster parent" means an individual licensed by a District-licensed child-placing agency, as defined under § 4-1402, who provides 24-hour substitute care to a youth placed away from his or her parent or guardian.
- (2) "Youth" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 4-1303.71.
History
Sept. 23, 1977, D.C. Law 2-22, title III-D, § 381
Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-217, § 2(a)