§ 1279.1 Short title; citation
§ 1279.2 Legislative findings
§ 1279.3 Purpose
§ 1279.4 Adoption subsidy
§ 1279.5 Health insurance reimbursement
§ 1279.6 Educational opportunities and assistance
§ 1279.7 Expedited procedure for finalizing adoptions

Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Children's Code > Title XII > Chapter 16 - Department of Children and Family Services Adoption Incentives

  • 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.
  • Mortgagor: The person who pledges property to a creditor as collateral for a loan and who receives the money.