Bruises, or ecchymoses, are a discoloration and tenderness of the skin or mucous membranes due to the leakage of blood from an injured blood vessel into the tissues. Pupura refers to bruising as the result of a disease condition. A very small bruise is called a petechia.
Kinship care is defined as the full-time care, nurturing, and. protection of a child by relatives, as set forth in Â§ 63.2-100 of the Code of Virginia. However, in Virginia the definition of relative varies from program to program. The. way relative is defined, for purposes of kinship care, is important because it. influences placement, access to information, and eligibility for program benefits.
What is Guardianship and When Is It Appropriate? Guardianship is a legal process appointing a 'competent adult' (guardian) to be responsible for the care, custody and control for a 'vulnerable or incapacitated person' often referred to as a (ward). A ward is a person who lacks the ability to make or communicate responsible decisions concerning life's most basic needs.