(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.
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