CODE OF VIRGINIA

DEFINITIONS (§ 51.5-144)

As used in this article, unless the context requires a different
meaning:”Adult” means an individual who is 18 years of age or older,
or under the age of 18 years if legally emancipated.”Adult foster
care” 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.”Adult services” means
services that are provided by local departments of social services to an adult
with an impairment.”Adult with an impairment” 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.