Iowa Code 234.1 – Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the division.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 234.1
- Administrator: means the administrator of the division. See Iowa Code 234.1
- Court: shall mean and include any court upon which jurisdiction has been conferred to determine the liability of persons for the support of dependents. See Iowa Code 252A.2
- Department: means the department of human services. See Iowa Code 249L.2
- following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
- Institution: means a birthing hospital. See Iowa Code 252A.2
- person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
- United States: includes all the states. See Iowa Code 4.1
2. “Child” means either a person less than eighteen years of age or a person eighteen, nineteen, or twenty years of age who meets all of the following conditions:
a. The person was placed by court order issued pursuant to chapter 232 in foster care or in an institution listed in section 218.1 and either of the following situations apply to the person:
(1) After reaching eighteen years of age, the person has remained continuously and voluntarily under the care of an individual, as defined in section 237.1, licensed to provide foster care pursuant to chapter 237 or in a supervised apartment living arrangement, in this state.
(2) The person aged out of foster care after reaching eighteen years of age and subsequently voluntarily applied for placement with an individual, as defined in section 237.1, licensed to provide foster care pursuant to chapter 237 or for placement in a supervised apartment living arrangement, in this state.
b. The person has demonstrated a willingness to participate in case planning and to complete the responsibilities prescribed in the person’s case permanency plan.
c. The department has made an application for the person for adult services upon a determination that it is likely the person will need or be eligible for services or other support from the adult services system.
3. “Division” or “state division” means that division of the department of human services to which the director has assigned responsibility for income and service programs.
4. “Food assistance program” means the benefits provided through the United States department of agriculture program administered by the department of human services in accordance with 7 C.F.R. pts. 270 – 283.
5. “Food programs” means the food stamp and donated foods programs authorized by federal law under the United States department of agriculture.