(1) “Caregiver” means a parent, adult household member, or other person responsible for a child’s welfare.
(2) “Child” means any person under the age of 18 years.
(3) “Placement” means the giving or transferring of possession or custody of a child by any person to another person for adoption or with the intent or purpose of surrendering the control of the child.
History.—s. 48, ch. 74-383; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 7, ch. 96-322.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 827 - Abuse of Children
827.03 - Abuse, Aggravated Abuse, and Neglect of a Child; Penalties.
827.04 - Contributing to the Delinquency or Dependency of a Child; Penalty.
827.06 - Nonsupport of Dependents.
827.071 - Sexual Performance by a Child; Child Pornography; Penalties.