The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Child—An individual who is:

1. (i) Under 18 years of age.

2. (ii) Eighteen years of age but not yet 19 years of age and a full-time high school or vocational or technical school student and expected to complete school before reaching the age of 19.

   Placement maintenance—Payment for the allowable costs of substitute care provided to a child eligible for benefits under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.A. § § 670—676).

   Substitute care—

3. (1) Placement of a child outside of the home in either a:

   1. (A) Foster family home.
   2. (B) Private, not-for-profit residential child care facility.
   3. (C) Public residential child care facility which accommodates no more than 25 children.

4. (2) The term does not include a:

   1. (A) State-operated youth development center or youth forestry camp.
   2. (B) Secure facility.
   3. (C) Public residential child care facility which accommodates more than 25 children.

Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3140.111 (relating to county agency responsibilities).