§5–401.

    (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.