Md. Code, Education § 9.5–1001

(a) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Applicant” means a parent who has applied to receive services from a family support center in the network of community–based family support centers.

(c) “Center” means a family support center operated by a provider under a contract with the Intermediary.

(d) “Intermediary” means the Department or a designee of the Department that provides management for the operation of the State’s network of community–based family support centers.

(e) (1) “Parent” means the biological or adoptive parent of a child.

(2) “Parent” includes a legal guardian of a child.

(f) “Provider” means an agency or individual who contracts with the Intermediary to operate a center.