Section 012. Definitions And Abbreviations L Through R

For the purposes of these rules, the following terms are used: (3-15-22) 01. Legal Guardianship. A judicially-created relationship, in accordance with Title 15, Chapter 5 , Part 2, Idaho Code, including one made by a tribal court, between a child and a relative or non-relative. (3-15-22) 02. Parent. A person who, by birth or through adoption, is considered legally responsible for a child . The term “legal guardian” is not included in the definition of parent. (3-15-22) 03. Permanency Planning. The identification of programs, services, and activities designed t o establish permanent home and family relationships for children. (7-1-25) 04. Relative. A child’s child’s grandparent, great grandparent, aunt, great aunt, uncle, great uncle , brother-in-law, sister-in-law, first cousin, sibling and half sibling by blood, marriage, or adoption. (7-1-25) 05. Relative Guardian. A relative who is appointed a child’s legal guardian in accordance with Title 15, Chapter 5, Part 2, Idaho Code, including a guardianship established by a tribal court. (3-15-22) 06. Reservation. Indian country as defined in 18 U.S. Code Section 1151 and any lands, not covere d under such section, title to which is held by the United States in trust for the benefit of any Indian tribe or individua l or held by any Indian tribe or individual subject to a restriction by the United States against alienation. (7-1-25) 07. Respite Care. Short term, temporary care of a child by a licensed or agency-approved caregive r different from their usual caregiver. Respite care ranges from one (1) partial day up to fourteen (14) consecutive days. (7-1-25) 08. Responsible Party. A department social worker, clinician, family services worker, or service s provider who maintains responsibility and authority for case planning and case management. (7-1-25)