Alabama Code 38-10-30. Definitions

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1) CHILD. A minor or disabled child.

following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

(2) CUSTODY. A legal status created by court order.

(3) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Human Resources of the State of Alabama, including the state and county departments of human resources.

(4) FOSTER CARE. Services for children outside of their own homes provided on a 24-hour basis in a licensed or approved facility.