# IDAPA 16.06.01.012: Section 012. Definitions And Abbreviations L Through R

> Idaho · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_06_01_012

## Section

- **Citation:** IDAPA 16.06.01.012
- **Heading:** Section 012. Definitions And Abbreviations L Through R
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Administrative Code / IDAPA 16 (Health and Welfare, Department of) / Chapter 16.06.01 / Section 012

## Text

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)

## Nearby sections

- [IDAPA 16.06.01.000 Section 000. Legal Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_06_01_000.md)
- [IDAPA 16.06.01.001 Section 001. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_06_01_001.md)
- [IDAPA 16.06.01.009 Section 009. Criminal History And Background Check Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_06_01_009.md)
- [IDAPA 16.06.01.010 Section 010. Definitions And Abbreviations A Through E](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_06_01_010.md)
- [IDAPA 16.06.01.011 Section 011. Definitions And Abbreviations F Through K](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_06_01_011.md)
- [IDAPA 16.06.01.012 Section 012. Definitions And Abbreviations L Through R](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_06_01_012.md)
- [IDAPA 16.06.01.013 Section 013. Definitions And Abbreviations S Through Z](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_06_01_013.md)
- [IDAPA 16.06.01.030 Section 030. Core Child And Family Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_06_01_030.md)
- [IDAPA 16.06.01.050 Section 050. Protections And Safeguards For Children And Families](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_06_01_050.md)
- [IDAPA 16.06.01.051 Section 051. Notice Requirements For Icwa](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_06_01_051.md)
- [IDAPA 16.06.01.060 Section 060. Family Case Records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_06_01_060.md)
- [IDAPA 16.06.01.400 Section 400. Authority For Alternate Care Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_06_01_400.md)
- [IDAPA 16.06.01.401 Section 401. Considerations For Placement In Alternate Care](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_06_01_401.md)
- [IDAPA 16.06.01.402 Section 402. Involuntary Placement Of Indian Children](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_16_06_01_402.md)

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