California Codes > Welfare and Institutions Code > Division 9 > Part 5.5 > Chapter 4 – Foster Care
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Terms Used In California Codes > Welfare and Institutions Code > Division 9 > Part 5.5 > Chapter 4 - Foster Care
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- County: includes "city and county. See California Welfare and Institutions Code 14
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.