For the purpose of §§ 2-6-12-1 et seq., the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMITTEE. The Early Head Start Program Governance Advisory Committee.
EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM. A program that provides low-income pregnant women and families with children from birth to age 3 with family-centered services that facilitate child development, support parental roles, and promote self-sufficiency.
FAMILY. For the purposes of the Program, all persons:
(i) Living in the same household who are:
(A) Supported by the income of the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the child enrolling or participating in the program; or
(B) Related to the child by blood, marriage, or adoption; or
(C) Related to the child enrolling or participating in the program as parents or siblings, by blood, marriage, or adoption.
GUARDIAN. A person legally responsible for a child.
HEAD START ACT. The Federal Head Start Act 42 U.S.C. 9801 et seq., its subsequent amendments and successor provisions.
HEAD START REGULATIONS. The Federal regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations at 45 C.F.R. 1301 et seq., its subsequent amendments and successor provisions.
HEALTH. Medical, dental, and mental well-being.
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. An individual accountant or an accounting firm, public or private agency, association, corporation, or partnership, that is sufficiently independent of the agency being audited to render objective and unbiased opinions, conclusions, and judgments.
POLICY COUNCIL. The formal group of parents and community representatives required to be established by the agency to assist in decisions about the planning and operation of the program.
PROGRAM ATTENDANCE. The actual presence and participation in the program of a child enrolled in an Early Head Start or Head Start program.
SECRETARY. The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or the Secretary's designee.
STAFF. Paid adults who have responsibilities related to children and their families who are enrolled in Early Head Start or Head Start programs.
(Ord. 2014-016; Am. Ord. 2018-002)