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 to 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 covered under such section, title to which is held by the United States in trust for the benefit of any Indian tribe or individual 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 caregiver 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 services provider who maintains responsibility and authority for case planning and case management. (7-1-25)