Minnesota § 257.076 - DEFINITIONS
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§ 257.076. DEFINITIONS
Subdivision 1.Scope.
For the purposes of sections 257.0755 to 257.0768, the following terms shall have the meanings given them in this section.
Subd. 2.Agency.
"Agency" means the divisions, officials, or employees of the state Departments of Human Services and Health and local district courts or a designated county social service agency as defined in section 256G.02, subdivision 7, engaged in providing child protection and placement services for children. "Agency" also means any individual, service, or program providing child protection or placement services in coordination with or under contract to any other entity specified in this subdivision.
Subd. 3.Communities of color.
"Communities of color" means the following: Hispanic-Latino, Asian-Pacific, African, and African-American communities.
Subd. 4.Compadrazgo.
"Compadrazgo" is a kinship institution within the Hispanic-Latino community used as a means of parenting and caring for children from birth to adulthood.
Subd. 5.Family of color.
"Family of color" means any family with a child under the age of 18 who is identified by one or both parents or another trusted adult to be of Hispanic-Latino, Asian-Pacific, African, or African-American descent.
Subd. 6.Facility.
"Facility" means any entity required to be licensed under chapter 245A.
Subd. 7.Trusted adult.
"Trusted adult" means an individual recognized by the child's parent or legal guardian, the child's community, or both, as speaking for the child's best interest. The term includes compadrazgo and other individuals with a kinship or community relationship with the child.
History:
1991 c 292 art 3 s 21; 1Sp2021 c 7 art 14 s 9,10
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