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A. As used in this chapter the terms hereinafter enumerated shall have the following meanings:

1. Child-placing agency” means any child welfare agency authorized to place minors for adoption;

2. Birth parent” means a parent of a child being placed for adoption and includes, but is not limited to, a woman who is pregnant or who presents herself as pregnant and who is offering to place her child, born or unborn, for adoption; and

3. Foster home” means a home or other place, other than the home of a parent, relative within the fourth degree, or guardian of the child concerned, wherein a child is received for permanent care, custody and maintenance. ONCA 22-33, eff. Apr. 25, 2022.