§ 38-2401 Citation of act
§ 38-2402 Definitions
§ 38-2403 Establishment of host family programs
§ 38-2404 Recommendation of programs and services to families during investigations
§ 38-2405 Detailing community resources available to families in crisis

Terms Used In Kansas Statutes > Chapter 38 > Article 24 - Host Families Act

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201