{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-4-203.01","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 4-203.01","heading":"Definitions.","body":"For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:\n\n(1)\n“Child” means any child who comes within the purview of the Department of Human Services either because such child is neglected as defined in § 16-2301(9) or whose custody has been voluntarily surrendered by the parent or guardian to the Mayor.\n\n(2)\n“Crisis facility” shall mean any community-based residential type housing for dependent and neglected children.\n\n(3)\n“Private institution” means any privately owned or operated institution that provides care and maintenance for neglected or dependent children, or both, on a contractual basis with the Mayor.\n\n(4)\n“Public institution” shall mean Junior Village or any successor institution designed and used for such purpose.","path":["Title 4. Public Care Systems.","Chapter 2. Public Assistance.","Subchapter III. Crisis Management of Children."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/4-203.01","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"8cd5554b674bc6476062b1a138dd33ad154edfdccb3204a13fd68a306fdf5ad9","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-4-202.05","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-4-203.02"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}