(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Administration' means the Social Services Administration of the Department. (c) 'Eligible child' means a minor as to whom: (1) (i) guardianship has been awarded to a child placement agency under Subtitle 3 or Subtitle 3A of this title; or (ii) consensual adoption has been ordered under § 5–338 of this title; and (2) a determination has been made by a local department under § 5–403 of this subtitle that a subsidy is necessary to ensure the child’s adoption because of the child’s special circumstances. (d) 'Subsidy' means: (1) a money payment; (2) medical care; (3) medical assistance; or (4) special services.
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