As used in this Act the terms hereinafter enumerated shall have the following meanings:

"Child" means an unmarried or unemancipated person under the age of eighteen (18) years;

"Person" means any natural person, corporation, association, organization, institution, or partnership;

"Department" means the Department of Public Welfare;

"Foster home" means a home or other place, other than the home of a parent, relative within the fourth degree, or guardian of the child concerned, wherein a child is received for permanent care, custody and maintenance.

Laws 1957, SB 185, p. 163, § 1.