RS 2402 - Definitions
Except where the context clearly indicates otherwise, in this Chapter:
NOTE: Paragraphs (1) through (5) eff. until July 1, 2022. See Acts 2021, No. 114.
(1) "Board" means the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board.
(2) "Cabinet" means the Children's Cabinet, as provided for in R.S. 46:2601 et seq.
(3) "Child abuse prevention" means services and programs funded through the Children's Trust Fund which are designed to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of child abuse and neglect as defined in Children's Code Article 603. Except for those provided in this Chapter and except for the purpose of planning and coordination pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, the services and programs of the Department of Children and Family Services which are mandated by state law or state appropriation, or which are required for receipt of federal funds, shall not be subject to the provisions of this Chapter.
(4) "Director" means the executive director of the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board.
(5) "Fund" means the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund established by R.S. 46:2403.
NOTE: Paragraphs (1) through (5) as amended by Acts 2021, No. 114, eff. July 1, 2022.
(1) "Account" means the Louisiana Children's Trust Dedicated Fund Account established by R.S. 46:2403.
(2) "Board" means the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board.
(3) "Cabinet" means the Children's Cabinet, as provided for in R.S. 46:2601 et seq.
(4) "Child abuse prevention" means services and programs funded through the Children's Trust Dedicated Fund Account which are designed to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of child abuse and neglect as defined in Children's Code Article 603. Except for those provided in this Chapter and except for the purpose of planning and coordination pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, the services and programs of the Department of Children and Family Services which are mandated by state law or state appropriation, or which are required for receipt of federal funds, shall not be subject to the provisions of this Chapter.
(5) "Director" means the executive director of the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board.
(6) "Office" means the office of the governor.
(7) "Primary prevention" means programs and services designed to promote the general welfare of children and families.
(8) "Secondary prevention" means the identification of children who are in circumstances where there is a high risk that abuse will occur and assistance is necessary and appropriate to prevent abuse and neglect from occurring.
(9) "Tertiary prevention" means those services provided after abuse or neglect has occurred which are designed to prevent the recurrence of abuse or neglect.
Acts 1987, No. 932, §1, eff. July 20, 1987; Acts 2013, No. 220, §20, eff. June 11, 2013; Acts 2014, No. 791, §17; Acts 2017, No. 237, §2; Acts 2018, No. 206, §5; Acts 2021, No. 114, §18, eff. July 1, 2022.