Section 281.41.45. Ward of the state.

       41.45(1) General. Subject to subrules 41.45(2) and 41.45(3), “ward of the state” means a child who, as determined by the state where the child resides, is:

        a.           A foster child;

        b.           In the custody of a public child welfare agency; or

        c.           A ward of the state.

       41.45(2) Exception. “Ward of the state” does not include a foster child who has a foster parent who meets the definition of a parent in rule 281—41.30(256B,34CFR300).

       41.45(3) Interpretive note. “Ward of the state” is a term rarely used in Iowa law. It would be an extremely rare occurrence for a child to be a ward of the state while not being either a foster child or in the custody of a public child welfare agency.