In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. “Applicant” means a parent who has applied to receive services from a family support center in the network of community–based family support centers. “Center” means a family support center operated by a provider under a contract with the Intermediary. “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. “Parent” means the biological or adoptive parent of a child. “Parent” includes a legal guardian of a child. “Provider” means an agency or individual who contracts with the Intermediary to operate a center.