# Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-918: Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T63.2_SIII_C9_A2_S63.2-918

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-918
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 63.2 / Subtitle III / Chapter 9 / Article 2 / Section 63.2-918

## Text

For purposes of this article:

"Case plan" means the plan developed by the local department for a program participant in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 675(1).

"Child" means an individual who is (i) less than 18 years of age or (ii) for purposes of the Fostering Futures program set forth in this article, less than 21 years of age and meets the eligibility criteria set forth in § 63.2-919 .

"Fostering Futures" means the services and support available to individuals between 18 and 21 years of age who are participating in the Fostering Futures program.

"Local department" means the local department of social services under the local board having care and custody of the program participant when he reached 18 years of age.

"Program participant" means an individual who meets the eligibility criteria set forth in § 63.2-919 .

"Voluntary continuing services and support agreement" means a binding written agreement entered into by the local department and program participant in accordance with § 63.2-921 .

2020, cc. 95 , 732 .

## Nearby sections

- [Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-917 Fostering Futures program; established](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T63.2_SIII_C9_A2_S63.2-917.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-918 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T63.2_SIII_C9_A2_S63.2-918.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-919 Fostering Futures program; eligibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T63.2_SIII_C9_A2_S63.2-919.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-920 Continuing services and support](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T63.2_SIII_C9_A2_S63.2-920.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-921 Voluntary continuing services and support agreement; services provided; service worker; duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T63.2_SIII_C9_A2_S63.2-921.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-922 Termination of voluntary continuing services and support agreement; notice; appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T63.2_SIII_C9_A2_S63.2-922.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-923 Court proceedings; administrative reviews](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T63.2_SIII_C9_A2_S63.2-923.md)

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