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.
Guardianship is a process designed to protect and exercise the legal rights of individuals whose functional limitations prevent them from being able to make their own decisions. It is the most restrictive type of decision-making assistance. There are 3 types of guardianships in Florida: Guardian Advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities (Chapter 393.12, F.S.); Guardian Advocacy for individuals with mental illness (Chapter 394.4598, F. S.); Guardianship (Chapter 744, F.S.).