Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 10 - Patricia H. Kirwan Family Support Services
Section 9.5-1001 - Terms Defined

(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.