                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

DEFINITIONS (§ 51.5-144)

As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:
		&#8220;Adult&#8221; means an individual who is 18 years of age or older, or
under the age of 18 years if legally emancipated.
		&#8220;Adult foster care&#8221; means room and board, supervision, and special
services to an adult who has a physical or mental condition. Adult foster care
may be provided by a single provider for up to three adults.
		&#8220;Adult services&#8221; means services that are provided by local
departments of social services to an adult with an impairment.
		&#8220;Adult with an impairment&#8221; means an adult whose physical or mental
capacity is diminished to the extent that he needs counseling or supervisory
assistance or assistance with activities of daily living or instrumental
activities of daily living.

HISTORY: 2012, cc. 803, 835.