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.
The childâs rights. If you are a child being looked after by the local authority you have a right to be consulted about what is happening to you. This does not mean that you will always get what you want, but that your views should be taken seriously.hen you are being looked after by the local authority you might stay with close relatives or close friends until your parents are able to care for you. This is known as kinship care. For more information about kinship care, see Kinship care.