(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Abuse” has the meaning stated in § 5–701 of this title.
(c) “Administration” means the Social Services Administration of the Department.
(d) “Child” means any individual under the age of 18 years.
(e) “Indicated” has the meaning stated in § 5–701 of this title.
(f) “Kinship care” has the meaning stated in § 5–501 of this title.
(g) “Local department” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of this article.
(h) “Neglect” has the meaning stated in § 5–701 of this title.
(i) “Out–of–home placement” means placement of a child into foster care, kinship care, group care, or residential treatment care.
(j) “Ruled out” has the meaning stated in § 5–701 of this title.
(k) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Human Services.
(l) “Unsubstantiated” has the meaning stated in § 5–701 of this title.
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