Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-41.45 - Ward of the state
(1)
General. Subject to subrules 41.45(2) and 41.45(3), "ward of
the state" means a child who, as determined by the state where the child
resides, is:
a. A foster child;
b. In the custody of a public child welfare
agency; or
c. A ward of the
state.
(2)
Exception. "Ward of the state" does not include a foster child
who has a foster parent who meets the definition of a parent in rule
281-41.30 (256B, 34CFR300).
(3)
Interpretive note. "Ward of the state" is a term rarely used
in Iowa law. It would be an extremely rare occurrence for a child to be a ward
of the state while not being either a foster child or in the custody of a
public child welfare agency.
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