Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.06.12.010 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS - A THROUGH L

The following definitions and abbreviations apply to this chapter: (3-17-22)

01. AABD. Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled. (3-17-22)

02. Abuse or Abusive. Provider practices that are inconsistent with sound fiscal, business, or child care practices and result in an unnecessary cost to the Idaho Child Care Program, in reimbursement that is not necessary, or that fail to meet professional recognized standards for child care, or result in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish to children. (3-17-22)

03. Child. Any person under age eighteen (18) who is under the care of a parent, relative, or someone acting in loco parentis. (3-17-22)

04. Child Care. Care, control, supervision, or maintenance of a child provided for compensation by an individual, other than a parent, for less than twenty-four (24) hours in a day. (3-17-22)

05. Claim. Any request or demand for payment, or document submitted to initiate payment, for items or services provided under the Idaho Child Care Program. (3-17-22)

06. Department. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare or its designee. (3-17-22)

07. Earned Income. Income received by a person as wages, tips, or self-employment income before deductions for taxes or any other purposes. (3-17-22)

08. Employment. A job paying wages or salary at federal or state minimum wage, whichever is applicable, including work paid by commission or in-kind compensation. Full or part-time participation in a VISTA or AmeriCorps program is also employment. (3-17-22)

09. Foster Care. The twenty-four (24) hour substitute care of children in the legal custody of the state of Idaho provided in a state licensed foster home by persons who may or may not be related to a child. Foster care is provided in lieu of parental care and is arranged through a private or public agency. (3-17-22)

10. Foster Child. A child in the legal custody of the state of Idaho placed for twenty-four (24) hour substitute care by a private or public agency. (3-17-22)

11. Foster Home. The private home of an individual or family licensed under the state of Idaho and providing twenty-four (24) hour substitute care to six (6) or fewer children. (3-17-22)

12. Fraud or Fraudulent. An intentional deception or misrepresentation made by a person with knowledge that the deception could result in some unauthorized benefit to himself or some other person. (3-17-22)

13. Good Cause. The conduct of a reasonably prudent person in the same or similar circumstances, unless otherwise defined in these rules. (3-17-22)

14. In Loco Parentis. Acting "in loco parentis" means a person who acts in place of a parent, assuming care and custody of a child by legal guardianship. (3-17-22)

15. Intentional Program Violation (IPV). An intentional false or misleading action, omission, or statement made in order to qualify as a provider or recipient in the Idaho Child Care program or to receive program benefits or reimbursement. (3-17-22)

16. Job Training and Education Program. A program designed to provide job training or education. Programs may include high school, junior college, community college, college or university, general equivalency diploma (GED), technical school, and vocational programs. To qualify as a Job Training and Education Program, the program must prepare the trainee for employment. (3-17-22)

17. Infant/Toddler. A child less than forty-eight (48) months of age. (3-17-22)

18. Incapacitated Parent. A parent who is determined by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts to be unfit, incapable, or significantly limited in their ability to provide adequate care for their child or ward. (3-17-22)

19. Knowingly, Known, or With Knowledge. With respect to information or an action about which a person has actual knowledge of the information or action; acts in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information or the correctness or incorrectness of the action; or acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information or the correctness or incorrectness of the action. (3-17-22)

20. Legal Guardian. A court-appointed individual who acts as the primary caretaker of a child or minor. (3-17-22)

21. Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts. A licensed physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist. (3-17-22)

Notes

Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.06.12.010