827.01  Definitions.--As used in this chapter:

(1)  "Caregiver" means a parent, adult household member, or other person responsible for a child's welfare.

(2)  "Child" means any person under the age of 18 years.

(3)  "Placement" means the giving or transferring of possession or custody of a child by any person to another person for adoption or with the intent or purpose of surrendering the control of the child.