Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 39-1502

  • Adult family home: means a private residence in which care is provided for not less than 24 hours in any week for one or two adult clients who: (1) Are not related within the third degree of relationship to the owner or provider by blood or marriage; and (2) by reason of aging, illness, disease or physical or mental infirmity are unable to live independently but are essentially capable of managing their own care and affairs. See Kansas Statutes 39-1501
  • Secretary: means the secretary for aging and disability services. See Kansas Statutes 39-1501

Any person maintaining an adult family home shall apply for registration of such home with the secretary on forms furnished by the secretary.