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.
This personâs job is to tell the judge what he or she believes is best for your child. A Guide for Parents 13 Hearing: A scheduled time when the judge or magistrate listens to evidence or testimony. Kinship Care: When a child is placed with a family member or close family friend. Legal Custody: A person appointed by a court of law to assume legal responsibility for the care and supervision of a child.