§ 9.5-1001
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 9.5-1001 (2026)
Title 9.5. Division of Early Childhood Development
Subtitle 10. Patricia H. Kirwan Family Support Services
§ 9.5-1001LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Applicant” means a parent who has applied to receive services from a family support center in the network of community–based family support centers.
(c)
“Center” means a family support center operated by a provider under a contract with the Intermediary.
(d)
“Intermediary” means the Department or a designee of the Department that provides management for the operation of the State’s network of community–based family support centers.
(e)
(1)
“Parent” means the biological or adoptive parent of a child.
(2)
“Parent” includes a legal guardian of a child.
(f)
“Provider” means an agency or individual who contracts with the Intermediary to operate a center.